Kia Carnival (2009+). Instruction — part 544

Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning System - Photo sensor

Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning

2009 > G 2.7 DOHC >

COMPONENT LOCATION

2009 > G 2.7 DOHC >

DESCRIPTION

1. The photo sensor (A) is located at the center 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.

2009 > G 2.7 DOHC >

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 reduce with lower intensive light.

REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. With the (-) driver, remove the photo sensor (B) from the center of defrost nozzle (A).

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.