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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Start/Stop Button Removal
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel (A). (Refer to Body - "Crash pad") ...

Fuel Pump Inspection
[Fuel pump motor] 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then remove battery (-) cable. 2. Remove the fuel pump assembly. ...

Heater & A/C Control Unit (Manual) Component
Connector Pin Function Connector Pin No Function Connector Pin No Function A 1 Ground B 18 IG ...