Kia Optima Hybrid: Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Specifications
| Specification |
| Item | Specification | |
| Compressor | Type | ESC33i |
| Oil type & Capacity | POE OIL 3.8~4.5oz. (115~135cc) | |
| Motor type | BLDC | |
| Displacement | 33cc/rev | |
| Condenser | Heat rejection | 14,000 ± 5% kcal/hr |
| A/C Pressure transducer | The method to measure the pressure | Voltage = 0.00878835 * Pressure (psig) + 0.5 |
| Expansion valve | Type | Block type |
| Refrigerant | Type | R-134a |
| Capacity | 19.4 ± 0.88oz. (550 ± 25g) | |
| Item | Specification | |
| Fresh and recirculation | Operating method | Actuator |
| Blower | Type | Sirocco |
| Speed step | Auto + 8 speed (Automatic) | |
| Speed control | PWM Blower Module (Auto) | |
| Air filter | Type | Particle filter |
| Item | Specification | |
| Heater | Type | Pin & Tube type |
| Heating capacity | 4,850 - 5% kcal/hr | |
| Mode operating method | Actuator | |
| Temperature operating method | Actuator | |
| Evaporator | Temperature control type | Evaporator temperature sensor |
| A/C ON/OFF [°C(°F)] | Blower below 3step ON : 2.1 ± 0.5 (37.58 ± 32.9) OFF: 0 ± 0.5 (32.0 ± 32.9) | |
| Blower above 4step ON : 2.1 ± 0.5 (35.78 ± 32.9) OFF: 0.6 ± 0.5 (33.08 ± 32.9) | ||
High Voltage Shut-off Procedures
High Voltage Shut-off Procedures Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow ...
Special Service Tools
Personal Protective Equipment NameIllustrationDescriptionInsulation gloveUsed when inspecting or working on the high voltage components[Insulation performance : 1000V / 300A or above]Insulation shoesUsed ...
Other information:
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting SymptomProbable causeRemedyPlay in steeringLoose yoke plugRetightenLoose steering gear mounting boltsRetightenLoose or worn tie rod endRetighten or replace as necessarySteering wheel does not return properlyExcessive turning resistance of tie rod endReplaceYoke plug excessively tightAdjustTie ...
Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Repair procedures
Inspection Test the horn by connecting battery voltage to the 1 terminal and ground the 2 terminal. The horn should make a sound. If the horn fails to make a sound, replace it. Horn Relay Inspection 1. Remove the horn relay (A) from the engine room relay box. 2. There should be continuity between the ...