Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Troubleshooting
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Symptom Table
Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine whether the malfunction is related to refrigerant charge, airflow, or the compressor. Use the table below to locate the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the probable cause. Check each part in order. Replace these parts if necessary. After repairing the malfunction, check the entire system to make sure that performance is satisfactory. Standard:| Symptom | Suspected Area |
| No Fan Operation | 1. Blower Fuse |
| 2. Blower Relay | |
| 3. Blower Motor | |
| 4. Power MOSFET | |
| 5. Blower Speed Switch | |
| 6. Wiring Harness | |
| No Air Temperature Control | 1. Engine Coolant Reservoir |
| 2. Heater Control Unit | |
| Compressor Does Not Operate | 1. Cooling Capacity |
| 2. A/C Fuse | |
| 3. Magnetic Clutch | |
| 4. Compressor | |
| 5. A/C Pressure Sensor | |
| 6. A/C Switch | |
| 7. Evaporator Temperature Sensor | |
| 8. Wiring Harness | |
| Vent Air Not Cold | 1. Cooling Capacity |
| 2. Refrigerant Pressure | |
| 3. Drive Belt | |
| 4. Magnetic Clutch | |
| 5. Compressor | |
| 6. A/C Pressure Sensor | |
| 7. Evaporator Temperature Sensor | |
| 8. A/C Switch | |
| 9. Heater Control Unit | |
| 10. Wire Harness | |
| Insufficient Cooling | 1. Cooling Capacity |
| 2. Drive Belt | |
| 3. Magnetic Clutch | |
| 4. Compressor | |
| 5. Condenser | |
| 6. Expansion Valve | |
| 7. Evaporator | |
| 8. Refrigerant Lines | |
| 9. A/C Pressure Sensor | |
| 10. Heater Control Unit | |
| Engine Does Not Idle Well with A/C On | 1. Engine ECM |
| 2. Wiring Harness | |
| No Air Flow Control | 1. Heater Control Unit |
| No Mode Control | 1. Heater Control Unit |
| 2. Mode Actuator | |
| Cooling Fan Does Not Operate | 1. Cooling Fan Fuse |
| 2. Blower Motor | |
| 3. Engine ECM | |
| 4. Wiring Harness |
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