Kia Soul: Troubleshooting
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / 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. Limiter 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. Limiter 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. Limiter 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 |
| No cooling fan operation |
1. Cooling fan fuse |
| 2. Fan motor |
|
| 3. Engine ECM |
|
| 4. Wire harness |
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Disc & hub assembly bolt remover
09977-3R000
Used for removing / installing disc & hub a ...
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Alternator Circuit Diagram
•
COM signal - When
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Vehicle handling instructions
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Heater & A/C Control Unit (FATC) Self Diagnosis
1.
Self-diagnosis process
2.
How to read self-diagnostic code
After the display panel flickers three times every 0.5 second,
...