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: Troubleshooting
Standard Flow of Diagnostic Troubleshooting Notes With Regard To Diagnosis The phenomena listed in the following table are not abnormal.   Phenomenon Explanation System check sound When starting the engine, a thudding soun ...

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Components and components location
Component Location   1. Start Stop Button (SSB) 2. FOB key 3. Smart key unit 4. Interior antenna 1 5. Interior antenna 2 6. Trunk antenna 7. Door handle & door antenna 8. Bumper antenna 9. Tailgate open switch 10. BCM ...