Kia Cee'd: Troubleshooting / Photo Sensor Description and operation

The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.

The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is transferred to the automatic temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation will be performed.

In car sensor (DATC only) Description and operation

Description The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit. The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The ...

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive light toward the photo s ...

Other information:

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Special service tools
Special Service Tools   Tool(Number and Name) Illustration Use 09581-11000 Piston expander Spreading the front and rear disc brake piston. 09580-0U000 Brake piston adju ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Rearview camera
The rearview camera will activate when the back-up light is ON with the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system that shows behind the vehicle through the navigation monitor while backing-up. WARNING This system is a ...