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#6 of 15 Re: 2005 Kia Sportage AC trouble! [ebennet] by lmp4

May 31, 2008 (7:06 am)

Replying to: ebennet (May 25, 2008 9:59 am)
... replaced the AC motor (which was clogged with ice).
 
YOu mean the blower motor? I cannot see how it could be covered with ice, please explain...
....One thing is not clear: does the air flow change during that event? Ice forming on the AC evaporator could be a factor, meaning the detent valve being set at too low a pressure and causing too low a temperature, hence icing....and it would then restrict the air flow...then it might indeed be a "common trouble" with that series of vehicle, as the dealer said....with the consequence as he describes about taking off the dash...but is that a fact...I do not know, anyway, it seems that changing the motor did not solve anything, did it?
....when it works, do you have the feeling that the air is VERY cold..? that is, colder than you have experienced with other ac equipped vehicles. That is a tricky question, not very precise as a "feeling"...but if it verifies something you might have tought of, it would point in the direction stated above. It would be a gross mistake from the manufacturer then ....
I'll ask the question to the local dealer here...just to see their reply...also, will check for any report in CONsumer's report and other agencies...
 

#7 of 15 heater fan by eddie07

Aug 27, 2009 (7:52 pm)

My fan on my 2001 kia sporatge is not working . Can that be my blower motor?

#8 of 15 Re: 2005 Kia Sportage AC trouble! [ebennet] by midnighttaxi

Nov 02, 2009 (4:48 pm)

Replying to: ebennet (May 25, 2008 9:59 am)
Folks, I had a problem with A/C getting cold then sputtering out. Landed in Antigonish Nova Scotia after traveling from Calgary. There is a Temperature sensor under the dash that needs to be replaced, we also experienced visible cold vapor from the vents, this took about four hours to replace and was covered by warranty. The dealer in Antigonish was great and informed me my timing belt should be replaced at 96K, on the way back from Cape Breton I had 98K on my vehicle and had the belt replaced for $400

#9 of 15 heater blower by brandy108

Jan 23, 2010 (4:13 pm)

i have a 2001 kia sportage and my heater blower works sometimes and sometimes it dosent does anyone know what could be causing this? thanks for your help brandy

#10 of 15 2007 Kia Sportage AC Trouble by cindys0417

Apr 12, 2010 (5:57 pm)

I have been having a problem lately when I turn on my Air Cond on my 2007 Kia Sportage. It runs cool for a while and then the coolness fades out and the air is at the same temperature as inside the car. I see a note from Midnighttaxi on 11/2009 where he says there is a temperature sensor under the dash and he had to have his fixed and it was still under warranty. Mine is under warranty until 60,000 and its at 54,000 right now. Do you think this could be the problem? Also,, I noticed when Im sitting at a stop light , my temperature gauge shows a little hotter than usual cuz usually the dial is right in the middle between hot and cool where it should be. What do you think? The heater works fine.

#11 of 15 2007 AC, On & Off 20 secs intervals by bukky

Sep 30, 2010 (2:39 am)

My 2007 sportage compressor cuts in and off at 20 secs intervals, I am told it could be the temperature sensor. Please. I need your opinion and answers to the following.
What is the correct R134a charging quantity?.
How best to replace a temperature sensor?.
How does it look? (pic or drawing).

#13 of 15 Re: 2005 Kia Sportage AC trouble! [ebennet] by gstreng

Feb 13, 2011 (11:39 pm)

Replying to: ebennet (May 25, 2008 9:59 am)
It sounds like your evaporator is freezing the condensation and blocking the airflow. this is usually caused by a faulty thermostat inside the HVAC unit. A way to test this is to get a good refrigerator thermometer or one for testing A/C, and put it at a vent in the flow of air, set A/C to max air. If it gets below freezing or really close to freezing before the A/C compressor cluth kicks out, this is most likely the problem. These are usually set at 34f and up depending on make and model. Good luck.

#14 of 15 Re: 2007 Kia Sportage AC Trouble [cindys0417] by allsmiles1

Mar 17, 2013 (6:44 am)

Replying to: cindys0417 (Apr 12, 2010 5:57 pm)
Hi! I know that it has been 3 years, but I need to ask anyway...did you ever get a response to this post? I am having the same problem with my 2007 Kia Sportage and the dealership has not been successful in fixing the problem. The service manager told me that he was unaware of a sensor for the Sportage A/C unit.

#15 of 15 Re: 2007 Kia Sportage AC Trouble [allsmiles1] by oilerfan1

Mar 18, 2013 (7:13 am)

Replying to: allsmiles1 (Mar 17, 2013 6:44 am)
Hello Allsmiles:
Not sure what your symptoms are but the problem I had was with a clogged cabin air filter. You would find it inside and on the left wall of your glove compartment. As soon as I switched out the filter the problem was history. Good luck, Don

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