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) Service Manual: Components and components location

Components Location 1. Converter housing 2. Automatic transaxle upper mounting bolt 3. Shift cable bracket 4. Manual control lever 5. Rear cover 6. Oil cooler tube 7. Oil level plug 8. Valve body cover 9. Inhibitor switch 1 ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Cool box

You can keep beverage cans or other items cool in the glove box. 1. Turn on the air conditioning. The temperature of the cool box will change according to the temperature of air conditioning. 2. Turn the knob to the open position. 3. When the cool box is not used, turn the knob to the close positi ...