Kia Cee'd: Troubleshooting / Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.
Connect the GDS.
3.
Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change.
4.
The voltage will rise with higher intensive light and reduce with lower intensive light.

 
1. Auto Light Signal
2. Auto Light Ground
3. Photo Signal (RH)
4. LED Power (Battery)
5. LED Ground (To BCM)
6. Photo Signal (LH)
7. Photo Power (SW)
8. Auto Light Power (5V)

Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
With a flat-head screwdriver, remove the photo sensor (A) from the center of the defrost nozzle after disconnecting the connector (B).

3.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Photo Sensor Description and operation
Description 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 recei ...

Ambient Temperature Sensor Description and operation
Description The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increas ...

Other information:

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Engine compartment
■ Gasoline engine (GDI) ■ Gasoline engine (MPI) 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 3. Positive battery terminal 4. Negative battery terminal 5. Fuse box 6. Air cleaner 7. Radiator cap 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Engine oil dipstick 10. Windshield washer fl ...

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
Unlocking the Doors - Vehicles With: Keyless Entry and Push Button Start With your intelligent access key within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on the back of the door handle for a brief period and then pull on the door handle to unlock, being careful to not touch the lock ...

© 2017-2026 www.kceed.com