Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and operation

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 (DATC only) Description and operation

Description The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit. The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The ...

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive light toward the photo s ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Main Crash Pad Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement    • Put on gloves to protect your hands.    • When ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Self-diagnosis

When you shift the gear to the R (Reverse) position and if one or more of the below occurs you may have a malfunction in the parking assist system. • You don't hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently. - Type A - Type B If this occurs, we recommend that the system be ...