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 ...

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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Rear Door Window Glass Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the rear door trim. (Refer to Rear Door - "Rear Door Trim") 2. Remove the rear door belt inside weatherstrip (A). 3. After loosening the mounting screws, th ...

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: SRS Control Module (SRSCM) Repair procedures
Removal 1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle. 2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 3. Remove the floor console. (Refer to Body ...