Kia Optima DL3: Air Conditioning System / In-car Sensor

Description and operation

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 resistance value which changes in accordance with perceived inside temperature, is delivered to heater control unit and according to this signal the control unit regulates in-car temperature to intended value.

    Description and operation Description The evaporator temperature sensor will detect the evaporator core temperature and interrupt compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator from freezing by excessive cooling.

    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.

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    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: License Lamps

    Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove the lcense lamp (A) by pressing the hook. 3. Disconnect the lcense lamp connector (A).

    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Rear Glass Defogger Printed Heater

    Repair procedures Inspection    • Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging the heater line. Apply pressure on the tin foil with hand and move the tin foil along the grid line to check for open circ

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