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 Owners Manual: Mechanical key
If the transmitter or smart key does not operate normally, you can lock or unlock the doors by the mechanical key. Insert the key into the key hole of the outside door handle.Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock and toward the front of the vehicle to lock. I ...

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Front Bumper Cover Components and components location
Component Location   1. Front bumper cover ...