Kia Rio: Weight Classification System (WCS) Components

Weight Classification System (WCS) Description

WCS is intended to detect the occupant’s physique in order to determine whether the passenger airbag should be suppressed or deployed. WCS classifies the front passenger side seat by measurin ...

Weight Classification System (WCS) Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the front passenger seat ass ...

See also:

Power Mosfet (FATC) Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the power mosfet (B) after loosening the m ...

Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the OCV connector. 3. Measure resistance between the OCV termina ...

Photo Sensor (FATC only) Description
The photo sensor is located at the center of defrost nozzles. The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving port ...