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: Compressor Components and components location

Components 1. Clutch Bolt 2. Limiter Bolt 3. Limiter & Hub Assembly 4. Snap Ring 5. Pulley 6. Compressor Assembly 7. Electric Control Valve (ECV) ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") 2. Remove the bolts and disconnect the horn connectors, then remove the high pitch horn (A) and low pitch horn (B). And then remove ...