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: Front Impact Sensor (FIS) Description and Operation

Description The Front Impact Sensors (FIS) are installed in the Front End Module (FEM). These remote sensors are used to detect acceleration due to a collision at the mounting location. The primary purpose of the Front Impact Sensor (FIS) is to provide an indication of a collision. The Fr ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Schematic Diagrams

Circuit Diagram Hamess Connector Pin No.Description1BATT+2IG_ON3CAN_L4CAN_H5NC6GND ...