Kia Optima Hybrid: Electro chromic Inside Rear View Mirror / Components and Components Location
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Description and Operation
Description The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is for dimming the reflecting light from a vehicle behind at night, Preventing glare from the light. The forward facing sensor detects brightness ...
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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Knock Sensor (KS) Description and Operation
Description Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and senses engine knocking. When knocking occurs, the vibration from the cylinder block is applied as pressure to the piezoelectric element. ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Transaxle Oil Temperature Sensor Description and Operation
Description Transaxle oil temperature sensor monitors the automatic transaxle fluid''s temperature and conveys the readings to TCM. It is an NTC (Negative Thermal Coefficient) sensor whose resistance has an inversely proportional relationship with the temperature level. Data produced by this sensor is ...