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: IMS (Integrated Memory System) module Repair procedures
Removal 1. Remove the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the driver seat in the car. (Refer to Body - "Front Seat Assembly") 3. Remove the IMS module (A) after loosening 3 screws i ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: ISG system malfunction
The system may not operate when: The ISG related sensors or system error occurs. The following will happen: The yellow AUTO STOP () indicator on the instrument cluster will stay on after blinking for 5 seconds. The light on the ISG OFF button will illuminate. ✽ NOTICE ...