Kia Optima: Photo Sensor. Description and Operation - Air Conditioning System - Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Photo Sensor. Description and Operation

Description

1. The photo sensor is located at the right of defrost nozzle.
2. 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.

Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the crash pad lower cover (A). 3. Remove the eva ...

Photo Sensor. Repair procedures
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Replacements
Door Trim Replacement • Be careful not to scratch the door trim and other parts. • ...

Trunk room lamp
The trunk room lamp comes on when the trunk is opened. CAUTION The trunk room lamp comes on as long as the trunk lid opens. To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, close the trunk lid sec ...

Installation
• Install the component with the specified torques. • Note that internal d ...

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