Kia Niro: Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and operation
| Description |
The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.
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 Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Using a remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).
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Photo Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Switch "ON" the ignition.
2.
Connect the KDS/GDS.
3.
Emit intensive light toward the photo senso ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Knock Sensor (KS) Description and operation
Description
Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise that
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
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Coolant Repair procedures
Refilling And Bleeding
Never remove the cap when the engine is hot. Serious scalding could be
caused by hot fluid under high pressure escaping from the reservoir.
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