Kia Rio: Photo Sensor (FATC only) Description

The photo sensor is located at the center of 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 (FATC only) Description

The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit. The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The signal decided by the r ...

Photo Sensor (FATC only) Inspection

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

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Fail-Safe Mode
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Tilting the sunroof
To open the sunroof, push the sunroof control lever upward until the sunroof moves to the desired position. To close the sunroof, push the sunroof lever forward or pull downward until the sunroof ...

BJ Boot Replacement
1. Remove the front driveshaft. (Refer to DS group - “Front Driveshaft”) 2. Remove the TJ joint assembly. (Refer to DS group - “TJ Joint”) ...