Kia Rio: A/C Pressure Transducer Description

The A/C Pressure Transducer (APT) convert the pressure value of high pressure line into voltage value after measure it. By converted voltage value, engine ECU controls cooling fan by operating it high speed or low speed. Engine ECU stop the operation of compressor when the temperature of refrigerant line is so high or so low irregularly to optimize air conditioning system.

Receiver-Drier Replacement

1. Remove the condenser. 2. Remove the cap (B) on the bottom of the condenser with L wrench (A). Tightening torq ...

A/C Pressure Transducer Inspection

1. Measure the pressure of high pressure line by measuring voltage output between terminal “1” and “2”. 2. Inspect the voltage valu ...

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Warnings and indicators
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