Identifying Issues with Your Car’s Air Conditioning
A cabin that’s too hot or too cold can make any drive unpleasant. When it comes to keeping passengers comfortable, a vehicle’s climate control system plays an important role. Need help with a faulty climate control system? Continue reading to learn more about identifying issues with your car’s air conditioning, and the steps you should take to get it fixed.
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Like every electrical component in your vehicle, multiple factors can be contributing to a climate control system issue. Faulty vents, a broken interior temperature sensor, failing fan motors, degraded fan relays, a refrigerant fuel leak and an insufficient amount of coolant in the engine.
If your vehicle’s climate control system is not turning on at all, it may be a problem with the system’s electronics. The fuse may have blown or an issue with the wiring may be present. Electrical issues such as this may also be caused by a failing battery.
Difference Between Manual and Automatic Climate Control Systems
Manual Climate Control
Manual climate control systems operate through a series of cables, vacuum hoses and airflow control doors. Users manually adjust the system to increase or decrease the amount of airflow. Very few electronic components are used in manual climate control systems, making them less complicated to repair.
Automatic Climate Control
Automatic climate control systems incorporate temperature monitors and automated controls to maintain a desired temperature set by the driver. These systems utilize a variety of electrical components to work properly, making it difficult for the average driver to determine which part is failing.
Experiencing issues with your vehicle’s climate control system? Schedule a service appointment right here on the Matt Castrucci Kia website for a time that’s convenient for you. Our automotive specialists have years of experience and can help you find a solution to any issues you may be experiencing.
