Kia Forte: Photo Sensor Replacement
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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With a flat-head screwdriver, remove the photo sensor (A) from
the center of the defrost nozzle, and disconnect the connector (B).
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| 3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Photo Sensor Inspection
Auto Defogging Sensor DescriptionComponents Location
1. Torsion beam axle
2. Shock absorber
3. Coil spring assembly
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Components Operations
ECM (Engine Control Module)
1.
The ECM(PCM) (A) carries out a check of the ignition key using
a special encryption algorithm, which is programmed into the transponder
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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 p ...