Kia Cee'd: Troubleshooting / Compressor Description and operation

The compressor is the power unit of the A/C system.

It is located on the side of engine block and driven by a V-belt of the engine.

The compressor changes low pressure and low temperature refrigerant gas into high pressure and high temperature refrigerant gas.

Variable Swash Plate Compressor

The compressor has a swash plate that rotates to reciprocate pistons, which compress refrigerant.

The variable swash plate compressor controls the swash plate angle to change the refrigerant displacement. It achieves precise cooling capability control in accordance with vehicle interior and driving conditions.

The internally controlled variable swash plate compressor changes the swash plate angle by a MCV (Mechanical Control Valve) in accordance with fluctuation of a suction pressure.

The externally controlled variable swash plate compressor changes the swash plate angle by an ECV (Electric Control Valve) in accordance with an electrical signal from the heater & A/C control unit.

This enables stable temperature control and improved driving sensation.

ECV control diagram

Refrigerant line Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system. 2. Replace faulty tube or hose. ...

Compressor Components and components location

Components   1. Center Bolt 2. Hub Bolt 3. Hub Assembly 4. Snap Ring 5. Pulley 6. Compressor Assembly 7. Electric Control Valve ...

Other information:

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster 2. Horn 3. Steering wheel audio control 4. Cruise control switch Speed limiter control switch Cluster display mode conversion switch 5. Driver’s air bag 6. Ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button 7. Hazard warning switch 8. Audio 9. Seat warmer 10. Centra ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: OFF
With manual transaxle To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), stop the vehicle then press the engine start/stop button. With automatic transaxle/DCT* To turn off the engine (START/RUN position) or vehicle power (ON position), press the engine start/ ...