Kia Optima: Inspection
In the state of IGN1 ON, when multi function switch module detects auto light switch on, tail lamp relay output and head lamp low relay output are controlled according to auto light sensor's input.
The auto light control doesn't work if the pin sunlight supply (5V regulated power from Ignition 1 power to sunlight sensor) is in short circuit with the ground.
If IGN1 ON, The BCM monitors the range of this supply and raises up a failure as soon as the supply’s voltage is out of range. Then this failure occurs and as long as this is present, the head lamp must be turned on without taking care about the sunlight level provided by the sensor.This is designed to prevent any head lamp cut off when the failure occurs during the night.
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the auto light sensor
(A) from crash pad upper side by using screw (-) driver.
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See also:
Muffler. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Front muffler
2. Catalytic converter & center muffler assembly
3. Main muffler
4. Gasket
5. Hanger
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Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized
Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around
the radiator cap befo ...
Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the ...