Kia Soul EV: Air Conditioning System / A/C Pressure Transducer Description and Operation

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / A/C Pressure Transducer Description and Operation

Description

The A/C Pressure Transducer (APT) converts the pressure value of high pressure line into voltage value after measuring it. Engine ECU converts the voltage value to control the cooling fan by operating it in high speed or low speed. Engine ECU stops the operation of the compressor when the temperature of refrigerant line is very high or very low irregularly to optimize air conditioning system.

A/C Pressure Transducer Components and Components Location

Component Location [Without Heat Pump] 1. A/C pressure transducer [With Heat Pump] 1. A/C pressure transducer ...

A/C Pressure Transducer Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Measure the pressure of high pressure line by measuring voltage output between terminals No. 1 and No. 2. 2. Inspect the voltage value whether it is within the specified range. ...

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Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: General Safety Information and Caution

Safety Precaution Since electric vehicles contain high voltage batteries, mishandling the high voltage system or vehicle may lead to a serious accident, including electric shock and electric leakage. • Be sure to shut o ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Pressure Source Unit Repair procedures

Removal 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap. Be sure to completely remove foreign substances around brake fluid reservoir and cap be ...