Kia Sedona: 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 then transferred to the automatic
temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation can
be performed.
Description
The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit.
The sensor consists of a thermistor that measures the inside
temperature. The signal decided by the r ...
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.
Connect the GDS.
3.
Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change.
4.
The voltage will in ...
Other Information:
FM reception
AM and FM radio signals are broadcast from transmitter towers located around
your city. They are intercepted by the radio antenna on your vehicle. This signal
is then processed by the radio and ...
Pre-tensioner seat belt
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat
belts (retractor pretensioner and EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)). The pre-tensioner
seat belts may be a ...