Hyundai Elantra: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Troubleshooting
Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine if the malfunction is due to the refrigerant charge, air flow or compressor.
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
After correcting the malfunction, check the complete system to ensure that performance is satisfactory.
Standard:
Symptom
|
Suspected Area
|
No blower operation
| Blower fuse
|
Blower relay
|
Blower motor
|
Power mosfet
|
Blower speed control switch
|
Wire harness
|
No air temperature control
| Engine coolant capacity
|
Heater control assembly
|
No compressor operation
| Refrigerant capacity
|
A/C fuse
|
Compressor
|
A/C pressure transducer
|
A/C switch
|
Evaporator temperature sensor
|
Wire harness
|
Vented air not cold
| Refrigerant capacity
|
Refrigerant pressure
|
Drive belt
|
Compressor
|
A/C pressure transducer
|
Evaporator temperature sensor
|
A/C switch
|
Heater control assembly
|
Wire harness
|
Insufficient cooling
| Refrigerant capacity
|
Drive belt
|
Compressor
|
Condenser
|
Expansion valve
|
Evaporator
|
Refrigerant lines
|
A/C pressure transducer
|
Heater control assembly
|
No engine idle-up when A/C switch ON
| Engine ECM
|
Wire harness
|
No air inlet control
| Heater control assembly
|
No mode control
| Heater control assembly
|
Mode actuator
|
No cooling fan operation
| Cooling fan fuse
|
Fan motor
|
Engine ECM
|
Wire harness
|
SpecificationAir Conditioner
Item
Specification
CompressorTypeGamma 1.6 MPI, Gasoline 2.0 NU MPI, Gasoline 1...
Other information:
If the Smart Key is not working properly,
try replacing the battery with a new one.
Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Use a slim tool to pry open the rear
cover of the smart key.
3. Remove the old battery and insert the
new battery...
Applying the parking brake
Always set the parking brake before
leaving the vehicle, to apply:
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Pull up the parking brake lever as far as
possible.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH, do not operate the parking
brake while the vehicle is moving
except in an emergency situation...