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Component Inspection

■ Check A/C pressure sensor 

  1. IG "OFF". Connect the GDS.
  2. Connect the probe to A/C pressure sensor signal and select the oscilloscope in the menu.
  3. Check the waveform while turning A/C switch "ON" and "OFF" with engine running "ON" and "OFF".

    Specification: 

    Pressure (KPa) 101.4 (14.7 psi) 390.9 (57 psi) 1723.7 (250 psi) 3031.6 (439 psi) 3206.1 (465 psi)
    Voltage (V)  0.5 0.87 2.57 4.24 4.46
    Fig 1: Screen Display - A/C Pressure Sensor Switch ON And OFF With Engine Running ON And OFF
    G11793475Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is the measured waveform of A/C pressure sensor normal?

    YES 

    • Substitute with a known - good PCM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace PCM and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • Substitute with a known - good A/C pressure sensor and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace A/C pressure sensor and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.