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) 2018-2024 Service Manual: Components and components location
Components 1. Floor console rear mounting bracket 2. Floor console center mounting bracket 3. Floor console assembly 4. Console storage box mat 5. Parking brake cover 6. Console side cover 7. Console upper front garnish 8. Floor console tra ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2024 Service Manual: Mode Control Actuator Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the mode control actuator connector. 3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connec ...