Kia Stonic Quiz

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical — 49Engine Electrical — 15Emission control system — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 45Clutch System — 12Manual Transaxle System — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shafts and Axles — 9Suspension — 16Steering — 10restraint system — 15Braking system — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 89Rear Seat — 16Electrical System — 25Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror — 64Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 31
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Special Service Tools

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool (Number and Name) Illustration Purpose of Use
09977-3R000
Hub and disc bolt remover
Wheel Disc and Hub Assembly Removal and Installation

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Before replacing or repairing air conditioning system components, first check whether the malfunction is caused by refrigerant level, air circulation or the compressor.

Use the table below for troubleshooting. The numbers indicate the order of importance of the possible causes. Check each part in the order given. Replace these parts as necessary.

After repair, check the entire system to make sure operation is satisfactory.

Problem Possible Cause
Fan Does Not Operate 1. Blower Fuse
2. Blower Relay
3. Blower Motor
4. Blower resistor, power MOSFET or PWM blower module
5. Blower speed switch or control knob.
6. Harness
No Air Temperature Control 1. Coolant level
2. Heater control system
3. Temperature control actuator or cable
Compressor Does Not Operate 1. Coolant level
2. Air Conditioner Fuse
3. Compressor
4. A/C pressure transducer
5. A/C Switch
6. Evaporator Temperature Sensor
7. Harness
8. High CAN
No cooling 1. Coolant level
2. Refrigerant Pressure
3. Drive Belt
4. Compressor
5. A/C pressure transducer
6. Evaporator Temperature Sensor
7. A/C switch
8. Heater control system
9. Harness
10. High CAN
11. Temperature control actuator or cable
Insufficient Cooling 1. Coolant level
2. Drive Belt
3. Compressor
4. Condenser
5. Expansion Valve
6. Evaporator
7. Refrigerant Lines
8. A/C pressure transducer
9. Heater control system
10. High CAN
No idle speed change when A/C is on 1. Engine ECM
2. Harness
No air flow control 1. Heater control system
2. Fresh/recirculation air actuator
No mode control 1. Heater control system
2. Mode actuator or cable
Cooling fan does not operate 1. Cooling fan fuse
2. Blower Motor
3. Blower resistor, power MOSFET or PWM blower module
4. Engine ECM
5. Harness

Test yourself

A quick Kia Stonic quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.