Kia Optima: Replacement - Photo Sensor. Repair procedures - Air Conditioning System - Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. With the (-) driver, remove the photo sensor (A) from the center of defrost nozzle.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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. ...

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 increas ...

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Interior overview
1. Driver position memory system* 2. Door lock/unlock button 3. Outside rearview mirror control switch* 4. Power window lock button* 5. Power window switches* 6. Central door lock switch* 7. Ins ...

Rear wheel alignment
When using a commercially available computerized wheel alignment equipment to inspect the rear wheel alignment, always position the v ...

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 increas ...

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