Kia Optima Hybrid: Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and Operation

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and Operation

Description

1.	The photo sensor is located at the right of 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.

A/C Pressure Transducer Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Measure the pressure of high pressure line by measuring voltage output between NO.1 and NO.2 terminals. 2. Inspect the voltage value whether it is sufficient to be regular value or not. Voltage ...

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 ...

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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Schematic Diagrams

Circuit Diagram (1) Circuit Diagram (2) ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: ESC OFF Switch Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the crash pad side switch assembly. 3. Check the continuity between the switch terminals as the ESC OFF switch is engaged. ...