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:
Side Body A
Front side member tooling hole (Ø20)
Fender apron tooling hole (Ø10)
Front door upper h ...
Installation
1.
Installation is the reverse of
removal.
2.
Tighten the HECU mounting bolts
and nuts to the specified torque.
3.
After installation, bleed the
b ...
Head Lamp Aiming Instructions
<Mechanical aiming>
The head lamps should be aimed with the proper beam-setting equipment, and in accordance
with the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
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