Kia Carens. Manual — part 321

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

INSPECTION

1. Remove glove box.

2. Run engine at idle.

3. Turn A/C switch OFF and set blower switch to highest position to operate blower fan for a few minutes

4. After a few minutes, turn blower switch OFF and stop engine.

5. Disconnect A/C thermocon connector.

6. Apply 12V to terminal A (G/R) of A/C thermocon and ground terminal C (L). Connect a test light between

terminal B (LG/B) and terminal C (L).

Temperature

Test light

Remark

Above 39.2°F (4°C)

ON

OK

OFF

NG

Below 34.7°F (1.5°C)

ON

NG

OFF

OK

7. If not as specified, replace A/C thermocon.

The A/C thermocon contacts will be open if evaporator temperature is below 34.7 ± 0.9°F

Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning System - Magnetic Clutch

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2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

INSPECTION

1. Verify contrinuity between field coil terminals.

Set ohmmeter to ×1,000 range.

2. If there is no continuity, replace field coil.

ADJUSTMENT

1. Adjust clearance between pressure plate and rotor pulley by selecting and installing proper shim(s).

Clearance: 0.020~0.028 in (0.5~0.7 mm)

REASSEMBLY

Re-assembly A/C compressor clutch in reverse order of removal.

INSPECTION

1. Verify contrinuity between field coil terminals.

Set ohmmeter to ×1,000 range.

2. If there is no continuity, replace field coil.

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Air Conditioning System - Evaporator Unit

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