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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Measurement Point
Measurements should be taken at the center of the hole. ...