Hyundai Kona: Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and operation

The photo sensor is located at the center of the 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 Repair procedures

Diagnosis With GDS 1. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning can be quickly diagnosed failed parts with vehicle diagnostic system (GDS). ...

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive l ...

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Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2026 Service Manual: Sunroof Guide Repair procedures
Replacement 1. Remove the sunroof assembly. (Refer to Sunroof - "Sunroof Assembly") 2. Remove the sunroof sunshade. (Refer to Sunroof - "Sunroof Sunshade") 3. Down the slid ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2026 Service Manual: Timing Chain Components and components location
Components 1. Timing chain 2. Timing chain guide 3. Timing chain arm 4. Timing chain auto tensioner ...