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 (DE HEV) Owners Manual: START
Turn the ignition key to the START position to start the engine. The engine will
crank until you release the key; then it returns to the ON position. The brake warning
lamp can be checked in this position.
WARNING - Ignition key
Never turn the ignition switch to LOCK or ACC while the vehicl ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Components
1. Cowl cross bar assembly
2. Main wiring harness
3. Main crash pad assembly
4. Side speaker grille assembly [RH]
5. Steering column shroud lower pannel
6. Center speaker grille assembly
7. Side speaker grille assembly [LH]
8. Cras ...
