Kia Forte: Photo Sensor Description - Air Conditioning System - Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Photo Sensor Description

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description

The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzle.
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.

In-car Sensor (DATC only) Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the center fascia panel. (Refer to Body - "Center Fascia Panel") ...

Photo Sensor Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lam ...

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Canister Inspection
1. Check for the following items visually. - Cracks or leakage of the canister - Loose connection, distortion, or damage of the vapor hose/tube A ...

Power Door Lock Relay Inspection
Diagnosis With GDS 1. It will be able to diagnose defects of power door lock with GDS quickly. GDS can operates actuator forcefully, input/output value monitoring ...

Components
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