Kia Sorento: 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.
Standard:
| Symptom |
Suspected Area |
| No blower operation |
1. Blower fuse |
| 2. Blower relay |
|
| 3. Blower motor |
|
| 4. Power mosfet |
|
| 5. Blower speed control switch |
|
| 6. Wire harness |
|
| No air temperature control |
1. Engine coolant capacity |
| 2. Heater control assembly |
|
| No compressor operation |
1. Refrigerant capacity |
| 2. A/C fuse |
|
| 3. Magnetic clutch |
|
| 4. Compressor |
|
| 5. A/C pressure transducer |
|
| 6. A/C switch |
|
| 7. Evaporator temperature sensor |
|
| 8. Wire harness |
|
| Vented air not cold |
1. Refrigerant capacity |
| 2. Refrigerant pressure |
|
| 3. Drive belt |
|
| 4. Magnetic clutch |
|
| 5. Compressor |
|
| 6. A/C pressure transducer |
|
| 7. Evaporator temperature sensor |
|
| 8. A/C switch |
|
| 9. Heater control assembly |
|
| 10. Wire harness |
|
| Insufficient cooling |
1. Refrigerant capacity |
| 2. Drive belt |
|
| 3. Magnetic clutch |
|
| 4. Compressor |
|
| 5. Condenser |
|
| 6. Expansion valve |
|
| 7. Evaporator |
|
| 8. Refrigerant lines |
|
| 9. A/C pressure transducer |
|
| 10. Heater control assembly |
|
| No engine idle-up when A/C switch ON |
1. Engine ECM |
| 2. Wire harness |
|
| No air inlet control |
1. Heater control assembly |
| No mode control |
1. Heater control assembly |
| 2. Mode actuator |
|
| No cooling fan operation |
1. Cooling fan fuse |
| 2. Fan motor |
|
| 3. Engine ECM |
|
| 4. Wire harness |
Special Tools
Tool (Number and name)
Illustration
Use
09977-3R000
Disc & hub assembly bolt remover
Removal and installation of disc & hub assembly ...
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Parking Assist Sensor Installation
1.
Install the rear ultra sensor after connecting the connector.
2.
Install the rear bumper cover.
3.
Connect t ...
Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) Installation
1.
Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty
seconds.
...
Starter Disassembly
1.
Disconnect the M-terminal (A) on the magnet switch assembly (B).
2.
After loosening the screws (A), detach the magnet switch assembly ...
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