Hyundai Ioniq: Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor. Description and operation

Hyundai Ioniq (AE) 2017-2025 Service Manual / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor. Description and operation

Description

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 GDS1.The heating, ventilation and air conditioning can be quickly diagnosed failed parts with vehicle diagnostic system (GDS).※ The diagnostic system (GDS) provides the following information...

Photo Sensor. Repair procedures

Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch ON.2.Connect the GDS.3.Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change...

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Hyundai Ioniq (AE) 2017-2025 Service Manual: General safety information and caution

Safety PrecautionPrecautions To Take Before Servicing High Voltage System • Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the high voltage system or vehicles are handled incorrectly, this might lead to a serious accidents like electric shock and electric leakage...

Hyundai Ioniq (AE) 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Repairing your vehicle’s finish, Bright-metal maintenance

Repairing your vehicle’s finish Deep scratches or stone chips in the painted surface must be repaired promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust and may develop into a major repair expense. NOTICE If your vehicle is damaged and requires any metal repair or replacement, be sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to the parts repaired or replaced...