Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / A/C Pressure Transducer Description and operation

The A/C Pressure Transducer (APT) converts the pressure value of high pressure line into voltage value after measuring it. By converted voltage value, engine ECU controls the cooling fan by operating it high speed or low speed. Engine ECU stops the operation of the compressor when the temperature of refrigerant line is very high or very low irregularly to optimize air conditioning system.

Receiver-Drier Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Remove the condenser. 2. Remove the cap (B) on the bottom of the condenser with a L wrench (A). ...

A/C Pressure Transducer Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Measure the pressure of high pressure line by measuring voltage output between terminal “1” and “2”. 2. ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Normal Maintenance Schedule - Except Europe

The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is deter mined by whichever occurs first. I : Inspect ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Temperature Control Actuator Description and operation

Description The heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control actuator. The temperature control actuator is located at the heater unit. It regulates the temperature by the procedure as follows. Signal from control unit adjusts the position of the te ...