Kia Rio YB Quiz

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
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Specifications

Specification

Air Conditioning

Item Specification
Compressor Type DVE12
Oil Type and Capacity PAG 30, 120 ± 10 g
Displacement 122 cm³/rev
Expansion Valve Type Unit Type
Refrigerant Type R-134a, R-1234yf
Capacity 450 ± 25 g (15.7 ± 0.88 oz)

Blower Unit

Item Specification
Intake Control Type Dome Door
Blower Type Sirocco
Speed Step FATC: Auto or 1-8 speeds, MANUAL: 1-4 speeds
Speed Control FATC: Power MOSFET, MANUAL: Blower Resistor
Air filter Type Particulate Filter

Heater and Evaporator Unit

Item Specification
Heater Type Pin and Tube Type
Heating Capacity 4700 - 3% kcal/h
Mode Control Type Actuator
Temperature Control Type Actuator
Evaporator Cooling Capacity 4500 kcal/h
Temperature Control Type Evaporator Temperature Sensor
A/C ON/OFF ON: 0 ± 0.3 °C
OFF: -2.0 ± 0.3 °C

Tightening torque

Items N·m kgf·m lbf·ft
Compressor 21,6 - 32,4 2,2 - 3,3 15,9 - 23,8
Condenser - Outlet Hose 4,9 - 5,9 0,5 - 0,6 3,6 - 4,3
Condenser - Liquid Tube
Compressor - Discharge Hose 4,9 - 5,9 0,5 - 0,6 3,6 - 4,3
Compressor - Suction Hose
Expansion Valve - Evaporator 11,8 - 14,7 1,2 - 1,5 8,7 - 10,9

Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools

Tool (Number and Name) Illustration Use
09977-3R000
Wheel Hub & Bolt Puller Assembly
Removal and Installation of Wheel Hub & Bearing Assembly.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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 find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the probable cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

After repairing the malfunction, check the entire system to make sure it operates properly. Is the result satisfactory?

Symptom Suspect area
No Fan Operation 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. Wiring Harness
No Air Temperature Control 1. Engine Coolant Reservoir
2. Heater Control Unit
3. Temperature control actuator or cable
Compressor Does Not Operate 1. Cooling Capacity
2. Air Conditioner Fuse
3. Compressor
4. A/C Pressure Sensor
5. A/C Switch
6. Evaporator Temperature Sensor
7. Wiring Harness
8. High CAN
Does not cool well 1. Cooling Capacity
2. Refrigerant Pressure
3. Drive Belt
4. Compressor
5. A/C Pressure Sensor
6. Evaporator Temperature Sensor
7. A/C Switch
8. Heater Control Unit
9. Wiring Harness
10. High CAN
11. Temperature control actuator or cable
Insufficient Cooling 1. Cooling Capacity
2. Drive Belt
3. Compressor
4. Condenser
5. Expansion Valve
6. Evaporator
7. Refrigerant Lines
8. A/C Pressure Sensor
9. Heater Control Unit
10. High CAN
Engine Does Not Idle Well with A/C On 1. Engine ECM
2. Wiring Harness
No Air Flow Control 1. Heater Control Unit
2. Intake Actuator
No Mode Control 1. Heater Control Unit
2. Mode Control 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. Wire Harness

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