Kia Soul EV: Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and Operation

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / 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 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 Description and Operation

Description The In-car air temperature sensor is integrated into the heater & A/C control unit. The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The signal deci ...

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

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 ri ...

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Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Refrigerant Direction Control Valve Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Vcc2. Ground Check the voltage between terminals 6 and 7. 1. Using the tester, check the resistance between terminals 1 and 2. TemperatureResistance [K?]°C°F-30-228.7~9.5-25-138.92~9.74-20-49.14~9.98-1559.37~10.23-10149.59~10.47-5239.81~10.7103210.03~10.9554110.25~11.191 ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Climate Control Air Filter Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Open the glove box (A). 2. Remove the air filter panel (A). 3. Remove the filter cover (A) by pressing the knob. 4. Replace the air filter (A) with a new one according to the direction of air filter. • To remove the filter easily, ...