Kia Rio: Rain Sensor Description

The Rain sensing windshield wiper system is a wiper system that, in addition to providing normal wiper functions off, mist, manual low speed, manual high speed, and wash, provides automatic control of automatic intermittent automatic low, and automatic high speeds.

When the ignition key is in the ON position, the rain sensor (A) will be activated.

Rain Sensor Circuit Diagram

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Rain Sensor System Function

Basic Principle Emitted Beam from luminosity diode is reflected entirely against the windshield exterior, and then turn into photo diode. If there is water on the windshield exterior, be ...

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Removal
1. Remove the following items; A. Air cleaner assembly (A) and air duct (B). (Refer to "Intake and Exhaust system" ...

Removal
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the battery and ECM. (Refer to Engine Electr ...