Kia Forte BD Quiz
Body Electrical System

Automatic Light Sensor

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

Check that the automatic light control operates as shown in the timing chart below. The tail lamp and headlamp (Low) are controlled based on the auto light sensor input (illumination intensity) when the auto light switch on the multifunction switch is ON and the vehicle is in IGN1 or IGN2 ON mode. If IGN1 is ON, the IBU determines this voltage, and if the voltage is outside the nominal range, an auto light malfunction occurs (below 4 V or above 6 V).

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the auto light sensor (A) from the main cushion.

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the auto light sensor.

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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