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 ...

Other information:

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2020 Owners Manual: Air bag - supplemental restraint system
■ Left-Hand drive type The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. 1. Driver’s front air bag 2. Passenger’s front air bag 3. Side air bag* 4. Curtain air bag* 5. Front passenger air bag ON/OFF switch* ■ Right-Hand drive type The actual air bags in the vehicle may ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2020 Owners Manual: Engine compartment
■ Gasoline Engine (Kappa 1.0 T-GDI) ■ Gasoline Engine (Gamma 1.6 T-GDI) 1. Engine coolant reservoir/ Engine coolant cap 2. Fuse box 3. Battery 4. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 5. Air cleaner 6. Engine oil dipstick 7. Engine oil filler cap 8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir The actual engine ...