Kia Optima: Rain Sensor. Repair procedures

System Function

Basic PrincipleEmitted Beam from luminosity diode is reflected entirely against the windshield exterior, and then turn into photo diode. If there is water on the windshield exterior, beam separates ...

Inspection

Rain Sensing Wiper 1. In IGN2 ON state, if auto switch input (LIN communication) is ON then both wiper low relay and wiper high relay outputs are controlled by the rain sensor input s ...

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Automatic turn off function
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 20 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatic ...

Rear window defroster
Type A Type B The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window, while the engine is running. To activate the rear window defr ...

Engine Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch is ON. If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the H position, it indicates overheating that ...