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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Input Speed Sensor Inspection
1. Check signal waveform of Input & output speed sensor using the GDS. Specification: Refer to "Signal Wave Form" section. ...

Inspection
1. Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC). 2. Measure the output voltage of the MAPS at idle and IG ON. Spe ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad") ...