My air conditioning in my 2012 kia optima ex gdi non turbo runs fine while driving at higher speeds but at a stop light stuck in traffic at low speeds it only blows warm or hot air.
Kia optima air conditioning not cold.
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There could be several reasons behind this problem.
There is a flow control solenoid located in the compressor on these models as well as some hyundai s and volkswagens.
If the refrigerant charge is good the compressor clutch is engaging and the air only blows cold sometimes there is most likely a fault in this sensor solenoid.
Lack of refrigerant your sorento s air conditioner will not work if the refrigerant has disappeared due to a leak.
Check the control panel next in your kia spectra.
While there are a variety of reasons your kia optima air conditioning won t work the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak an electrical climate control issue or a problem with the air conditioning compressor.
Remove the trim plate surrounding the center instrument panel.
Have you called up a kia dealership to find out what it cost them to recharge your ac on your 2016 kia soul with a 1 6 l engine.
It s crazy what they charge.
Detach the electrical connectors and remove the control panel.
37 of the time it s.
If the air conditioning controls are not working at all then the control panel is likely to blame.
In fact most won t even cycle on without the right amount of.
Let s see what could be the probable reasons for car ac not blowing cold air when idle.
Poor maintenance of the air conditioning unit is the main culprit for car air conditioner not blowing cold air when idling.
Kia motor optima owners have reported 9 problems related to air conditioner under the equipment category.
Checking the system from time to time is crucial to keep it in a good condition.
In fact most won t even cycle on without the right amount of refrigerant pressure.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Only one fan on the car.