Kia Optima: Photo Sensor. Repair procedures

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 radi ...

Inspection

1. Ignition "ON" 2. Using the scan tool. 3. Emit intensive light toward photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change. ...

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