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: Vehicles without smart key system

With the immobilizer system, whenever you insert your ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it to ON, it checks and determines and verifies if the ignition key is valid or not. If the key is valid, the engine will start. If the key is invalid, the engine will not start. To deactivate the ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Components and components location

Components 1. Reservoir cap 2. Reservoir 3. Grommet 4. Master cylinder ...