Hyundai Elantra (CN7): Air Conditioning System / In-car Sensor

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2026 Service Manual / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / In-car Sensor

Description and operation

Description

The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit.

The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The signal decided by the resistance value which changes in accordance with perceived inside temperature, is delivered to heater control unit and according to this signal the control unit regulates in-car temperature to intended value.

Components and components location

Components Location

1. In-car Sensor

Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the Heater & A/C Control Unit. (Refer to Controller - "Heater & A/C Control Unit (DATC)")

3.	To install, reverse the removal procedure.

❮Evaporator Temperature Sensor

Description and operation DescriptionThe evaporator temperature sensor will detect the evaporator core temperature and interrupt compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator from freezing by excessive cooling.

Photo Sensor❯

Description and operation Description 1.The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.2.The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode.

Other information:

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2026 Service Manual: Compressor oil

Repair procedures Oil Specification1.The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (PAG) compressor oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never be mixed.2.Compressor (PAG) oil varies according to compressor model. Be sure to use oil specified for the model of compressor.

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2026 Service Manual: Compressor

Description and operation DescriptionThe 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.