Kia Soul: Air conditioner refrigerant/compressor Inspection

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Compressor

RPM check

1.	Push the A/C control switch ON.

Check the engine RPM.

When the compressor operates, RPM increases.

If the compressor operating, RPM is as follows.

Idle Speed (rpm)	A/C OFF	Neutral, N, P-range	700 ± 100
	A/C OFF	D-range	600 ± 100
	A/C ON	Neutral, N, P-range	700 ± 100
	A/C ON	D-range	600 ± 100

Gamma

Idle Speed (rpm)	A/C OFF	Neutral, N, P-range	630 ± 100
	A/C OFF	D-range	630 ± 100
	A/C ON	Neutral, N, P-range	670 ± 100
	A/C ON	D-range	670 ± 100

Sound check

1.	Push the A/C control switch ON.

2.	Check the compressor from the engine room.

If the compressor operating, make a sound clack.

If the compressor don't operating, there is no sound.

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