Kia Niro: Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Repair procedures
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Switch "ON" the ignition. |
| 2. |
Connect the KDS/GDS. |
| 3. |
Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check the change in output voltage. |
| 4. |
The voltage will rise with higher intensive light and fall with lower intensive light.
|
| Replacement |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
By using a screw driver or a remover, and remove the photo-sensor (A) and remove the connector (B).
|
| 3. |
Install in the reverse order of removal. |
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 ...
Ambient Temperature Sensor Description and operation
Description
Located at the front of the condenser, the ambient temperature sensor detects
the ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase
at lo ...
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Component Location
1. Fuel filler door open switch
2. Fuel filler door release actuator
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Smart key
To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button (1) and remove
the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard.
WARNING - Ignition key (smart key)
Leaving children unattended in a vehicle with the igni ...
