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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning: Specifications Kia Sorento I рестайлинг

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SPECIFICATION

Relative humidity (%)Frequency (Hz)Relative humidity (%)Frequency (Hz)
207,100606,600
306,976706,468
406,853806,330
506,728906,186

FREQUENCY SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to data link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "Humidity Sensor" Parameter on the Scan Tool while drying the humidity sensor with a hair drier or heat gun adjusted to a low heat setting. see scheme 69: Monitor Scan Tool Data-HUMIDITY SENSOR PARAMETER
  4. Are the DTC B1200 present and is parameter of "Humidity Sensor" fixed? * Parameter of "Humidity Sensor" will be fixed at 10%, if there is any fault in Humidity Sensor. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S06203426012008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S30958508222008020400000) " procedure.

Refer to DTC B1200 .

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to data link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "Humidity Sensor" Parameter on the Scan Tool while drying the humidity sensor with a hair drier or heat gun adjusted to a low heat setting. see scheme 77: Monitor Scan Tool Data-HUMIDITY SENSOR PARAMETER
  4. Are the DTC B1201 present and is parameter of "Humidity Sensor" fixed? * Parameter of "Humidity Sensor" will be fixed at 10%, if there is any fault in Humidity Sensor. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S35928274942008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S30796307462008020400000) " procedure.
Temperature [°C(°F)]Resistance (kohms)Temperature [°C(°F)]Resistance (kohms)
30 (-22)176.310 (50)19.85
20 (-4)96.4420 (68)12.48
10 (14)54.9930 (86)8.06
0 (32)32.5140 (104)5.33

TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to data link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "WATER TEMP. SENSOR" Parameter on the Scan Tool. see scheme 81: Monitor Scan Tool Data-WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR PARAMETER
  4. Are the DTC B1202 present and is parameter of "WATER TEMP. SENSOR" fixed? * Parameter of "WATER TEMP. SENSOR" will be fixed at -2°C (28.4°F), if there is any fault in WATER TEMP. SENSOR. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S14815307922008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S11998309932008020400000) " procedure.

Refer to DTC B1202 .

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to data link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "WATER TEMP. SENSOR" Parameter on the Scan Tool. see scheme 87: Monitor Scan Tool Data-WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR
  4. Are the DTC B1203 present and is parameter of "WATER TEMP. SENSOR" fixed? * Parameter of "WATER TEMP. SENSOR" will be fixed at -2°C (28.4°F), if there is any fault in WATER TEMP. SENSOR. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S18102469742008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S31254147212008020400000) " procedure.

Refer to DTC B1204 .

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "Passenger's Air Mix Potentiometer" Parameter on the Scan Tool while operating temp, switch. see scheme 99: Monitor Scan Tool Data-PASSENGER'S AIR MIX POTENTIOMETER
  4. Are the DTC B1205 present and is parameter of "Passenger's Air Mix potentiometer" fixed? * Parameter of "Passenger's Air Mix potentiometer" will be fixed at 100%(or any value above 90%), or 0% (or any value below 10%), if there is any fault in Passenger's Air Mix potentiometer. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S16708050152008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S27409148372008020400000) " procedure.

* Voltage value of Intake potentiometer as a function of position of Intake door

Door positionVoltageThreshold value
Fresh0.3 ± 0.15VVoltage value < 0.08V
Recirculation4.7 ± 0.15VVoltage value > 4.9V

VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "Intake Potentiometer" Parameter on the Scan Tool while operating intake switch. see scheme 103: Monitor Scan Tool Data-INTAKE POTENTIOMETER
  4. Are the DTC B1208 present and is parameter of "Intake Potentiometer" fixed? * Parameter of "Intake Potentiometer" will be fixed at 100% (or any value above 90%), or 0% (or any value below 10%), if there is any fault in Intake potentiometer. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S04293791222008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S41434919442008020400000) " procedure.

Refer to DTC B1208 .

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "Intake Potentiometer" Parameter on the Scan Tool while operating Intake switch. see scheme 110: Monitor Scan Tool Data-INTAKE POTENTIOMETER
  4. Are the DTC B1209 present and is parameter of "Intake potentiometer" fixed? * Parameter of "Intake potentiometer" will be fixed at 100%(or any value above 90%), or 0% (or any value below 10%), if there is any fault in Intake potentiometer. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S24463041902008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S14458669402008020400000) " procedure.
Temperature [°C(°F)]Resistance (kohms)Temperature [°C(°F)]Resistance (kohms)
30 (-22)528.1725 (77)30
15 (5)218.2435 (95)19.61
0 (32)97.8345 (113)13.12
15 (59)47.1255 (131)8.97

TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to data link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "IN-CAR TEMP. SENSOR" Parameter on the Scan Tool. see scheme 114: Monitor Scan Tool Data-IN-CAR TEMP SENSOR
  4. Are the DTC B1233 present and is parameter of "IN-CAR TEMP. SENSOR" fixed? * Parameter of "IN-CAR TEMP. SENSOR" will be fixed at 25°C (77°F), if there is any fault in IN-CAR TEMP. SENSOR. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S11616951372008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S38265320522008020400000) " procedure.

Refer to DTC B1233 .

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to data link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "IN-CAR TEMP. SENSOR" Parameter on the Scan Tool. see scheme 120: Monitor Scan Tool Data-IN-CAR TEMP SENSOR
  4. Are the DTC B1234 present and is parameter of "IN-CAR TEMP. SENSOR" fixed? * Parameter of "IN-CAR TEMP. SENSOR" will be fixed at 25°C (77°F), if there is any fault in IN-CAR TEMP. SENSOR. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S21205024552008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S17140531142008020400000) " procedure.
Temperature [°C (°F)]Resistance (kohms)Temperature [°C (°F)]Resistance (kohms)
40 (-40)927.520 (68)37.5
20 (-4)284.540 (104)16.0
0 (32)97.560 (140)7.5

TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to data link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR" Parameter on the Scan Tool. * Parameter of "AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR" will be fixed at 20°C, if there is any fault in AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR. see scheme 124: Monitor Scan Tool Data-AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
  4. Are the DTC B1237 present and is parameter of "AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR" fixed? YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S30394559032008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S29117359002008020400000) " procedure.

Refer to DTC B1237 .

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR" Parameter on the Scan Tool. * Parameter of "AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR" will be fixed at 20°C (67°F), if there is any fault in AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR. see scheme 130: Monitor Scan Tool Data-AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
  4. Are the DTC B1238 present and is parameter of "AMBIENT TEMP. SENSOR" fixed? YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S03278606872008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S13178503302008020400000) " procedure.

* Resistance value of evaporator sensor as a function of temperature.

Temperature [°C (°F)]Resistance (kohms)Temperature [°C (°F)]Resistance (kohms)
10 (14)13.5620 (68)3.06
0 (32)830 (86)1.97
10 (50)4.8740 (104)1.31

TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "EVAPORATIVE SENSOR" Parameter on the Scan Tool. see scheme 134: Monitor Scan Tool Data-EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
  4. Are the DTC B1241 present and is parameter of "EVAPORATIVE SENSOR" fixed? * Parameter of "EVAPORATIVE SENSOR" will be fixed at -2°C (28.4°F), if there is any fault in EVAPORATIVE SENSOR. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S18842483702008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S33813787362008020400000) " procedure.

Refer to DTC B1241 .

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "EVAPORATIVE SENSOR" Parameter on the Scan Tool. see scheme 140: Monitor Scan Tool Data-EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
  4. Are the DTC B1242 present and is parameter of "EVAPORATIVE SENSOR" fixed? * Parameter of "EVAPORATIVE SENSOR" will be fixed at -2°C (28.4°F), if there is any fault in EVAPORATIVE SENSOR. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S37392491312008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S00885228722008020400000) " procedure.

Refer to DTC B1245 .

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "Driver Air Mix Potentiometer" Parameter on the Scan Tool while operating temp, switch. see scheme 153: Monitor Scan Tool Data-DRIVER AIR MIX POTENTIOMETER
  4. Are the DTC B1246 present and is parameter of "Driver Air Mix potentiometer" fixed? * Parameter of "Driver Air Mix potentiometer" will be fixed at 100% (or any value above 90%), or 0% (or any value below 10%), if there is any fault in Driver Air Mix potentiometer. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S13271963732008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S31063354282008020400000) " procedure.

Refer to DTC B1249 .

Scheme 15

Scheme 15: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "DIRECTION POTENTIO." parameter on the scan tool while operating mode switch. see scheme 169: Monitor Scan Tool Data-DIRECTION POTENTIO PARAMETER
  4. Are the DTC B1250 present and is parameter of "DIRECTION POTENTIO." fixed? * Parameter of "DIRECTION POTENTIO." will be fixed at 100% (or any value above 90%), or 0% (or any value below 10%), if there is any fault in Driver Direction potentiometer. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S26858821462008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S01319584572008020400000) " procedure.

Refer to DTC B1245 .

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "Driver Air Mix Potentiometer" Parameter on the Scan Tool while operating temp, switch. see scheme 173: Monitor Scan Tool Data-DRIVER AIR MIX POTENTIOMETER
  4. Are the DTC B2406 present and is parameter of "Driver AIR MIX Potentiometer" fixed? * There is any fault in Driver AIR MIX Motor. If the parameter of "Driver AIR MIX DOOR" is 30% or less when the actuator operates to the hot position, or If the parameter is 60% and more when the actuator operates to the cold position. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S21196750702008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S01703962982008020400000) " procedure.

* Voltage value of Intake potentiometer as a function of position of Intake door

Door positionVoltageThreshold value
Fresh0.3 ± 0.15VVoltage value 0.08V or less
Recirculation4.7 ± 0.15VVoltage value 4.9V or more

VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA
  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link connector (DLC).
  2. Engine "ON"
  3. Monitor the "Intake Potentiometer" Parameter on the Scan Tool while operating Intake switch. see scheme 182: Monitor Scan Tool Data-INTAKE POTENTIOMETER
  4. Are the DTC B2408 present and is parameter of "Intake Potentiometer" fixed? * There is any fault in Intake potentiometer. If the parameter of "Intake potentiometer" is 30% or less when the actuator operates to the fresh position, or If the parameter is 60% and more when the actuator operates to the recirculation position. YES Go to " «INSPECTION»(ref-278806-S03507918222008020400000) " procedure. NO Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to " «VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR»(ref-278806-S18780954492008020400000) " procedure.