Kia Optima Hybrid: Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and Operation

Description
1.
The photo sensor is located at the right of defrost nozzle.
2.
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.
A/C Pressure Transducer Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Measure the pressure of high pressure line by measuring voltage output between NO.1 and NO.2 terminals. 2. Inspect the voltage value whether it is sufficient to be regular value or not. Voltage ...

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 ...

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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Auxiliary 12V Battery Components and Components Location


Components 1. Battery tray2. Auxiliary 12V Battery3. Battery upper bracket ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Repair procedures


Fuel Pressure Test 1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to “Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line” in this group).     When removing the fuel pump relay, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may occur. Delete the code with the GDS after completion of “Release Residual Pressure ...

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