Hyundai Kona Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Photo Sensor Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
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~42min
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Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition on.
  2. Connect the GDS.
  3. Direct intense light onto the photo sensor using a lamp, and check the change in output voltage.
  4. The voltage increases with stronger light and decreases with weaker light.
    1. Auto Light Signal
    2. Auto Light Ground
    3. Photo Signal (Right)
    4. LED Power (B+)    		 5. LED Ground (kΩ)
    6. Photo Signal (Left)
    7. Photo Force
    8. Auto Light Power (5 V)

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the photo sensor (A) from the center of the defroster nozzle after disconnecting the connector (B).
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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