REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Kia Rio (2000 release)

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		Engines A3E, A5D
		Greasing system
		Cooling
		Fuel system
		Ignition system
		Coupling
		Transmission
		Axes and power shafts
		Suspension
		Wheels and tires
		Steering
		Brakes
		Body
		The air conditioning system
			Technical data
			Circuit air conditioning system
			Remarks at replacement of elements of the air conditioning system
			Merging an air-conditioning system
			Safety measures
			Verification performance
			Diagnosis of air-conditioning system using a pressure gauge
			Check the air conditioning compressor clutch clearance
			Check the air conditioning compressor clutch
			Oil for air conditioning compressor
			Checking and topping up the oil in the air conditioning compressor
			The air filter of the evaporator
			Dual pressure sensor
			Air conditioning compressor
			Check capacitor
			Check condenser fan
			Check receiver dryers
			Checking the thermostatic sensor (thermistor)
			Check the fan motor
			Check of the block of resistors of the fan motor
			Switch the air supply to the vehicle interior
			The control panel air-conditioning system
		Electrical equipment

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Checking the thermostatic sensor (thermistor)

A thermistor monitors the temperature and turns off the main switch the air conditioning compressor, to prevent freezing of the evaporator with excessive cooling.

PERFORMANCE ORDER

1. Remove the glovebox.
2. Start up the engine.
3. Turn on the air conditioner.
	4. Tester, measure the output voltage between terminals 2 and 3 of the thermistor.

Thermistor	Temperature, ?� C	Voltage,
ON	2,0 ?� 0,5	12
OFF	1,0 ?� 0,3 ?�	0

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