Kia Optima Hybrid: Air Conditioning System / Ambient Sensor Description and Operation
| Description |
| 1. |
The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the
condenser and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type
thermistor; resistance will increase with lower temperature, and
decrease with higher temperatures. |
| 2. |
The sensor output will be used for discharge temperature
control, temperature regulation door control, blower motor level
control, mix mode control and in-car humidity control.
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Photo Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Ignition "ON" 2. Using the scan tool. 3. Emit intensive light toward photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change. 4. The voltage will rise with higher intensive light and ...
Ambient Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Ignition "OFF" 2. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor. 3. Check the resistance of ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 whether it is changed by changing of the ambient temperature. ...
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