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: Trip A/B (for Type A cluster)

Tripmeter (1) The tripmeter is the total driving distance since the last tripmeter reset. - Distance range: 0.0 ~ 9999.9 km or mi. To reset the tripmeter, press the RESET button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second when the tripmeter is displayed. Average Vehicle Speed (2) The av ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Specifications

Specifications Items Specifications Rated voltage DC 12V Operating temperature range -22 ~ +176°F (-30°C ~ +80°C) Rated load Lighting switch Lighting : 1. ...