Sedona EX V6-3.5L (2002)
Refrigerant: All Technical Service Bulletins
A/C - Noise/Insufficient Cooling
VOLUME
3
GROUP
Climate Control
NUMBER
008
MODEL
Sedona
DATE
April 2005
SUBJECT:
SEDONA A/C DIAGNOSIS AND PERFORMANCE TESTING
This bulletin provides information related to testing and diagnosis of the Sedona Air Conditioning System. Customers may complain of noise or
insufficient interior cabin cooling. This technical information will assist in determining the correct procedure for repair of the Air Conditioning System.
CAUTION
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Air Conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes, nose or throat.
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Take care in connecting service equipment.
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DO NOT breathe refrigerant or vapors.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS:
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Applicable Technical Service Bulletins, Technician Times or Pitstop Articles
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Install scan tool and check for current and history codes
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Check and test A/C fuse
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A/C blower operation (test all blower speeds)
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Temperature door operation
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A/C compressor, pressure switches and thermocon electrical connections
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Condenser fins for obstructions
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Cooling fan speed operations (low and high)
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Check A/C compressor drive belt tension and A/C compressor clutch operation
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Charging system voltage level and battery condition
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Check Service Information on Kia Service Information System (KSIS) Repair as necessary, before proceeding to performance test.
PERFORMANCE TEST:
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Install manifold gauge set to the high and low side service port.
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Install temperature gauge into dash center vent to monitor output temperatures.
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Place inside front and rear blower on medium speed.
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Place a large fan in front of the A/C condenser, this simulates driving conditions with airflow across condenser.
