Kia Optima: Ambient Sensor. Description and Operation
Description
| 1. | 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 increase with lower temperature, and decrease with higher temperatures. |
| 2. | The sensor output will be used
for discharge temperature control, temperature regulation door control,
blower motor level control, mix mode control and in-car humidity control.
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
With the (-) driver, remove the
photo sensor (A) from the center of defrost nozzle.
3.
Ins ...
See also:
Trailing Arm. Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
The optional automatic transaxle is electronically controlled.
All normal forward driving is done with the shift lever in the D (Drive) position.
To move the shift lever from the P (Park) position ...
Air Bag System Components
The main components of your SRS are:
An air bag in the steering wheel.
A second air bag in the passenger’s side dashboard.
A diagnostic system that continually monitors system operation.
An ...