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: Crash Pad Lower Panel Components and components location

Component Location 1. Crash pad lower panel ...

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

Diagnosis With KDS/GDS 1. BSD system defects can be quickly diagnosed by using the KDS/GDS. KDS/GDS operates actuator quickly to monitor input/output value and perform self diagnosis. 2. Connect the cable of KDS/GDS to the dat ...