Kia Sorento: Photo Sensor 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 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 Replacement

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center fascia panel (A). ...

Photo Sensor Inspection

1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lam ...

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Rear Glass Defogger Switch Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the center fascia panel (A). (Refer to Body - "Crash pad") ...

Circuit Diagram
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Erasing programmed HomeLink buttons
To erase the three programmed buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased): Press and hold the left and center buttons simultaneously, until the indicator light begins to flash (approximately 20 ...