Kia Rio: Ambient Temperature Sensor / Auto Defogging Sensor (FATC only)
Description and operation
| Description |
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
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Press the MODE switch more then 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing the OFF switch.
* For diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC guide. |
| Replacement |
| 1. |
Remove the auto defogging sensor cover (A). |
| 2. |
Disconnect the connector (B) and then remove the auto defogging sensor (C).
|
| 3. |
Installation is the reverse order of removal. |
Description and operation Description The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects ambient air temperature.
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 "CLEAN" mode and then a "ION" mode, switching every about 15 minutes.
Other information:
Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Heater Unit
Components and components location Component Location Components 1. Heater pipe cover 2. Heater core 3. Mode control actuator 4. Mode control actuator bracket 5. Mode control main lever 6.
Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: PTC Heater
Description and operation Description The PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater is installed at the exit or the backside of heater core. The PTC heater is an electric heater using a PTC element as an auxiliary heating device that supplements deficiency of interior heat source in highly effective diesel engine.
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