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 (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Emergency Commodity
There are some emergency commodities in the vehicle to help you respond to the
emergency situation.
Fire extinguisher
If there is small fire and you know how to use the fire extinguisher, take the
following steps carefully.
1.Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher that keeps the handle f ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Rear parking assist system precautions
The rear parking assist system may not sound consistently depending on the
speed and shapes of the objects detected.
The rear parking assist system may malfunction if the vehicle bumper height
or sensor installation has been modified or damaged. Any non-factory installed
equipment or a ...
