Kia Optima Hybrid: Air Conditioning System / 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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Photo Sensor Repair procedures
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. 4. The voltage will rise with higher intensive light and ...
Ambient Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Ignition "OFF" 2. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor. 3. Check the resistance of ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 whether it is changed by changing of the ambient temperature. ...
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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Panoramaroof Switch Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the overhead console lamp assembly. (Refer to the BD group - "Roof trim") 3. Check for continuity between the terminals. 4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the panoramaroof switch (A). ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Blind Spot Detection Radar Calibration Description and Operation
Description To sense the cars exactly in the next lane with the radar, the direction of the sensor and the direction of the vehicle have to align. This is BSD unit alignment. If this alignment is not performed as below illustration, the degradation of detection performance and the cause of false alarms. ...