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 ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Harness Connector
CMPS [Bank 1 / Intake]
CMPS [Bank 1 / Exhaust]
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Side air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with a side air bag in each front seat.
The purpose of the air bag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front
passenger with additional protection than that offered by the seat belt alone.
The side air bags are designed to deploy during certain side-impa ...
