Kia Rio: Ambient Temperature Sensor / Auto Defogging Sensor (FATC only)
Description and operation
The Auto Defogging Sensor is installed on front windshild glass. The Auto Defogging
Sensor senses moisture on the windshild. The air conditioner control module receives
the signal from the sensor and eliminate the fog by controlling the intake actuator,
A/C, auto defogging actuator, blower motor rpm, and mode actuator.

Repair procedures
1. |
Press the MODE switch more then 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing
the OFF switch.
Display
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Fail description
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00
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Normal
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51
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Auto defogging sensor communication and sensor input fault
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* For diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC guide.
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1. |
Remove the auto defogging sensor cover (A).
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2. |
Disconnect the connector (B) and then remove the auto defogging sensor
(C).

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3. |
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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Description and operation
Description
The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects
ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; res ...
Description and operation
Description
The cluster ionizer helps to clean up odors in the vehicle or from the air-conditioner
system.
When the ignition switch ON, the inoizer runs a & ...
Other information:
• In certain low-speed collisions, the air bags may not deploy. The air bags
are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits beyond
the protection of the seat belts in such collisions.
• Air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occu ...
Specifications
Specifications
Item
Specification
Master cylinder
Type
Single
Cylinder I.D.
Ø 20.64 mm (0.8125 in)
Piston stroke
36 ± 1 mm (1.4173 ± 0.0393 i ...