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value.  

3. Light is turned OFF after 2 seconds ± 0.2 second when sensor value is same as light OFF input value.  

4. Tail lamp and headlamp are turned ON when sensor value is same as tail lamp ON input value.  

5. Light ON value of sensor is based on the TAIL LAMP & HEADLAMP VOLTAGE 

SPECIFICATION.  

6. Headlamp signal is output when headlamp switch is ON. After headlamp is turned OFF, headlamp signal 

output is immediately stopped if head lamp OFF luminance condition is met at auto light switch ON. 

TAIL LAMP & HEADLAMP VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION 

Fig. 4: Identifying Tail Lamp & Headlamp Voltage Blinking Pattern 
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REPLACEMENT 

PHOTO & AUTO LIGHT SENSOR INSPECTION 

1. Disconnect the crash pad. Refer to CRASH PAD .  

2. Remove the photo and auto light sensor (B) from crash pad. 

 

TAIL LAMP, AV LAMP HEAD LAMP (low beam)

ON

1.77V+/-0.08V

0.63V+/-0.06V

OFF

3.47V+/-0.10V

1.02V+/-0.06V

NOTE:

In the following figure, T1 and T2 is 2 seconds ± 0.2 seconds.

 

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Fig. 5: Identifying Photo & Auto Light Sensor 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

 

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2008 TRANSMISSION

Automatic Transaxle System - Sedona 

DESCRIPTION 

1. Structure & Technical highlights 

Fig. 1: Identifying Automatic Transaxle System 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

 

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2. Variable Line Pressure Control 

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Description 

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Form the most suitable line pressure according to the vehicle driving condition  

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Special Features 

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VFS (Variable Force Solenoid) valve (For varying line pressure)  

3. Gear durability improvement and less-noisy gear development 

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Description 

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Optimal gear transmission ratio design from analyzing gears  

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Special Features 

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Apply High strength gear material  

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Gear teeth width increased  

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Planetary gear (3 pinions --> 4 pinions)  

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Less noisy gear development  

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Effects 



Durability improvement  

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Reduction of noise level  

4. Case/Housing intensity reinforced 

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Description 

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Case/Housing intensity reinforced  

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Special Features 

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Reducing valve added (Stabilize control pressure in shiftings)  

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Effects 

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Improved power transmission efficiency and fuel consumption 

 

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