Kia Forte: Troubleshooting
| Problem Symptoms Table |
Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine
if the malfunction is due to the refrigerant charge, air flow or compressor.
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers
indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in
order. If necessary, replace these parts.
After correcting the malfunction, check the complete system to ensure
that performance is satisfactory.
| Symptom |
Suspect Area |
| No blower operation |
1. Blower fuse |
| 2. Blower relay |
|
| 3. Blower motor |
|
| 4. Blower resistor, Power mosfet or PWM blower
module |
|
| 5. Blower speed control switch or knob |
|
| 6. Wire harness |
|
| No air temperature control |
1. Engine coolant capacity |
| 2. Heater control assembly |
|
| 3. Temperature control actuator or cable |
|
| No compressor operation |
1. Refrigerant capacity |
| 2. A/C Fuse |
|
| 3. Compressor |
|
| 4. A/C pressure transducer |
|
| 5. A/C switch |
|
| 6. Evaporator temperature sensor |
|
| 7. Wire harness |
|
| 8. High CAN |
|
| No cool comes out |
1. Refrigerant capacity |
| 2. Refrigerant pressure |
|
| 3. Drive belt |
|
| 4. Compressor |
|
| 5. A/C pressure transducer |
|
| 6. Evaporator temperature sensor |
|
| 7. A/C switch |
|
| 8. Heater control assembly |
|
| 9. Wire harness |
|
| 10. High CAN |
|
| 11. Temperature control actuator or cable |
|
| Insufficient cooling |
1. Refrigerant capacity |
| 2. Drive belt |
|
| 3. Compressor |
|
| 4. Condenser |
|
| 5. Expansion valve |
|
| 6. Evaporator |
|
| 7. Refrigerant lines |
|
| 8. A/C pressure transducer |
|
| 9. Heater control assembly |
|
| 10. High CAN |
|
| No engine idle-up when A/C switch ON |
1. Engine ECM |
| 2. Wire harness |
|
| No air inlet control |
1. Heater control assembly |
| 2. Intake actuator |
|
| No mode control |
1. Heater control assembly |
| 2. Mode control actuator or cable |
|
| No cooling fan operation |
1. Cooling fan fuse |
| 2. Fan motor |
|
| 3. Blower resistor, Power mosfet or PWM blower
module |
|
| 4. Engine ECM |
|
| 5. Wire harness |
Special Service Tools
Tool (Number and name)
Illustration
Use
09977-3R000
Disc & hub assembly bolt remover
Removal and installation of disc & hub assembly ...
See also:
DC/DC Converter Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - Crash pad lower panel.)
...
Air Ventilation Seat Unit Description
The ventilated seat system uses a Push method to cool the seat. A blower
mounted in the seat generates the cool air, which then travels through ducts
to the seat back and cushion.
...
Injector Description
Based on information from various sensors, the ECM can calculate the fuel
amount to be injected. The fuel injector is a solenoid-operated valve and the
fuel injection amount is controlled by ...
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