Chapter 10.

Air Conditioning

1. Preface
2. Specification
3. Inputs
4. Fin thermo sensor
5. In-car sensor
6. Ambient temperature sensor
7. Photo sensor
8. Engine Coolant temperature sensor
9. APT (Automotive pressure transducer)
10. Outputs
11. Field Effect Transistor
12. Temperature actuator
13. Mode actuator
14. Intake actuator
15. Owner’s setting procedure
16. Diagnosis on the control panel
17. PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) Heater
1. Preface

To learn the air conditioning system in general and

its features.
Learning Goals To learn the air conditioning system configuration
and sectional functions.
To learn the maintenance precautions and methods.

The air conditioning (A/C) system of the PB features a number of technologies that not only provide
quality air conditioning but also reduce the failure rate through durability enhancement. In addition
the great performance will satisfy the drivers’ sensibilities.

This chapter deals with the control functions, the operating principle and diagnostic methods for the
PB’s implemented A/C system

It is hoped that this chapter will be of optimal use with the diagnosis and on-site servicing of the
system.
2. Specification

Items PB (i20) Remarks

Compressor Swash plate type (10PA17)

Condenser Integrated receiver drier

Refrigerant (cc) 570±20g

Pressure sensor type APT

HVAC type Center mounting type

Cooling fan Single fan

Cooling fan control Relay (Low/High)

Fin thermo sensor Inserted in evaporator

Blower motor Auto 8step (Manual 4steps)

AQS sensor not applied

In-car sensor applied (Motor type), No humidity sensor

Photo sensor located in the center of crash pad

FATC
Water temperature sensor signal is used

Feedback type (position sensor embedded)

Diagnosis by control panel or scanner

Let’s have a look at the main specification for the air conditioning system for PB (i20).

First, the variable type swash plate compressor has been applied so that the fuel consumption has been
enhanced.
Second, the condenser with integrated receiver drier was applied as same as in the recent vehicle model.
Third, the automotive pressure transducer (referred to as APT) is applied instead of the triple switch in
order to detect the refrigerant pressure.
Fourth, the center mounting type HVAC is adopted so that the blower motor and HVAC assembly are
assembled at the almost same position and the glove box capacity has been dramatically enlarged
comparing to the existing TB model.
Fifth, as for the air quality control system, the AQS sensor is not applied in PB. Also no humidity sensor is
applied.

Sixth, DC motor to intake the cabin air on the ‘In-car sensor’ has been applied instead of the conventional
aspirator hose is installed.
Seventh, photo sensor is located on the center of crash pad. Neither auto light sensor and security
indicator was applied.
Eighth, in order to control the heater comparing the temperature of inside cabin and ambient, the water
temperature sensor signal inputs to FATC control module.
Ninth, three actuators; mode, intake door and temperature have the position sensor so that the control
module may feedback the operation of each actuator.
Tenth, using the scanner or button pressing on the FATC control panel, it is possible to diagnose.
A/C compressor
3. Inputs

Block diagram Tail lamp, Rheostat (illumination)

Fin thermo sensor

In-car sensor

Ambient temperature sensor

Photo sensor
FATC
control
Water temperature sensor module

APT Vehicle speed

Switches
Auto, OFF, A/C, Recirculation,
Fresh, Defroster, Defogger, Mode, Blower speed
Eng. ECM

Dial switch (temperature)

Power (B+, IG2) and Ground

Use the link button to move the page related to the each item in next page.

Vehicle speed
The PCM (or vehicle speed sensor) sends the signal of vehicle speed via hardwire to FATC control module
so that it will be used for the air conditioning control logic.
4. Fin thermo sensor

Location & Specification

Sensor ground Sensor power (5V)

Temp. (℃) Voltage (V) Temp. (℃) Voltage (V)

40 0.94 2 2.55

30 1.25 0 2.66

20 1.64 -5 2.94
10 2.12 -10 3.22

It is inserted on the HVAC and detects the temperature of evaporator core in order to control the cooling
and avoid the evaporator to be frozen.

A/C Off: 2 (±0.5)℃, A/C On: 4℃

The negative thermal coefficient type sensor is applied so that the output voltage from the sensor is in
inverse proportional to the temperature as shown in the table of training manual.

Failsafe of fin thermo sensor

If the fin thermo sensor is open or shorted circuit, the temperature will be alternated by -2℃.
5. In-car sensor

Location & Specification

In-car sensor motor (-) Sensor ground Sensor power (5V)

Temp. (℃) Voltage (V) Temp. (℃) Voltage (V)

60 1.00 0 3.83

40 1.74 -20 4.52

20 2.78 -40 4.84

In car sensor senses the temperature of cabin in order to control the target temperature which is set by the
driver. In PB, the motor type was applied to intake the cabin air compulsory.
Failsafe of In-car sensor

If the In-car sensor is open or shorted circuit, the temperature will be alternated by 25℃.
6. Ambient temperature sensor

Location & Specification

FATC

FATC
Sensor power
Ambient
(signal)
temperature sensor

Trip computer

Sensor power
(signal)

Sensor ground

It is located at the front of radiator and detects the temperature of outside air.
Be sure that this sensor signal directly inputs to both FATC and Trip computer as shown in the picture.

Compensation of measured value

To reduce the error depending on the condition, the system compensates the measured temperature as
follows.
- When the temperature drops: it detects immediately.

- When the temperature rises: it detects after 1min as long if the vehicle runs more than 25kph and 1℃
rises.
- When the engine restarts
1) If restarts before 1hour from IG off, the last temperature memorized when turns off the engine will
be displayed.
2) If restarts after 1hour from IG off, the system detects the current temperature and display it.

3) If the engine coolant temperature is higher than 50℃, the temperature memorized when turns off
the engine will be displayed.
 4) If the engine coolant temperature is lower than 50℃, the current temperature will be displayed.

Failsafe of ambient temperature sensor

If the ambient temperature sensor is open or shorted circuit, the temperature will be alternated by 20℃.
7. Photo sensor

Location & Specification

Sensor ground Sensor power (5V)

Photo sensor is located at the center of crash pad and it is used to control the blower speed and automatic
temperature. Also the system will compensate the cabin temperature based on the sensing value from the
photo sensor. Due to the fact that neither auto light system nor security indicator is applied in PB, only the
photo sensor itself will function.

Failsafe of photo sensor

If the photo sensor is open or shorted circuit, it will be fixed with zero W/m2 (no sun light).
8. Engine Coolant temperature sensor

Location & Specification

ECT
temperature FATC
sensor

ECM, Cluster

The engine coolant temperature sensor is located at the engine room and it is shared with engine ECM,
cluster and FATC control module in order to control the heater. As same as other temperature sensors, the
negative thermister type so that the output voltage from the sensor will drop as the coolant temperature
increases.

Failsafe of engine coolant temperature sensor

If the engine coolant temperature sensor is open or shorted circuit, the temperature will be alternated by
85℃.
9. APT (Automotive pressure transducer)

Location & Specification

A/C Switch
signal (HI)

A/C output

Eng.
Blower switch ON signal
ECM

APT

It continuously senses the refrigerant pressure and inputs to the engine ECM (not the FATC control
module) in order to control the compressor and cooling fan for optimum cooling performance.
- It substitutes the conventional triple switch
- It contributes to the lower fuel consumption and smooth shift feeling
- APT outputs the voltage and it inputs to engine ECM as shown in the below graph.
 100
90 (469.847PSI, 90%V)
(High pressure 4.5V)
80
70
Output voltage 60
(%V) 50
40
30
20
(Low pressure 0.5V) 10

14.7psi Refrigerant 469.847psi

pressure 32.0(kgf/㎠)
0.0(kgf/㎠)

On

Compressor

Off

2.2 ㎏ f/㎠ G 2.5 ㎏ f/㎠ G 25 ㎏ f/㎠ G 31 ㎏ f/㎠ G

10. Outputs

Block diagram

FET / Blower motor

Temperature actuator

Mode actuator

FATC Intake actuator

control
module Rear
BCM
Rear

Compressor
A/C

Blower Eng. ECM Resistor

A/C
Condenser fan
K-line
11. Field Effect Transistor

Location & Specification

Blower relay

D FET

F/B

G S

FET Gate voltage output

FET Drain voltage feedback

The blower motor speed has 8 steps (auto) and 4 steps (manual) respectively. As same as the
conventional type, FET has been applied and the blower motor is powered blower relay which will be
energized upon ignition on.
Following table is for the blower motor voltage depending on the speed level.

Blower speed Motor voltage (V)

1st 4.00
2nd 5.12
3rd 6.24
4th 7.36
5th 8.48
6th 9.60
7th 10.72
8th BATT
12. Temperature actuator

Location & Specification

Temp. actuator Temp. actuator (Heating)

Sensor
ground

Sensor
power (5V)

Temp. actuator

Sensor
f/back

Temp. actuator (Cooling)

Sensor power 5V
HI (32°C) 4.55V
LO (17°C) 0.45V
When FATC module controls during auto or manual, the temperature can be varied from 17℃ to 32℃ by
0.5℃. This actuator will mix the cool air from the evaporator and hot air from the heater.

Failsafe of temperature actuator position sensor: If the temperature actuator position sensor is open or
shorted circuit;

1) hen the user setting temperature is 17℃ to 24.5℃ ◊ controlled with max. cooling

2) When the user setting temperature is 25℃ to 32℃ ◊ controlled with max. hot
13. Mode actuator

Location & Specification

Mode actuator Mode actuator (Defroster)

Sensor ground

Sensor
power (5V)

Mode actuator (Vent)

Mode actuator
Sensor
f/back

Sensor power 5V
Vent 0.45V
Bi-level 1.50V
Floor 2.65V
Mix 3.50V
Defroster 4.55V

Depending on the setting temperature and ventilation mode, it is controlled by FATC module.
- During auto or manual mode control, the blow direction can be changed by FATC
 - FATC module will turn off the mode actuator when it reaches to the target position in order to keep the
target direction.
Failsafe of mode actuator position sensor:
If the mode actuator position sensor is open or shorted circuit;

1) When the user setting mode is ‘Vent’, it will be fixed with ‘Vent’ mode.

2) When the user setting mode is other than ‘Vent’, it will be fixed with ‘Defroster’ mode.
14. Intake actuator

Location & Specification

Recirculation/Fresh

A-connector B-connector

Terminal Voltage
B-2 Sensor power(5V)
B-11 Sensor feedback
B-6 Sensor ground
A-22 Fresh mode
A-23 Recirculation mode

Failsafe of intake door actuator position sensor

If the intake door actuator position sensor is open or shorted circuit;

1) When the user setting mode is ‘fresh’, it will be fixed with ‘fresh’ mode.

2) When the user setting mode is ‘recirculation, it will be fixed with ‘recirculation’ mode.
15. Owner’s setting procedure

Defroster logic control

Cannot be changed !

Temperature unit conversion

OFF button + AUTO button (3sec)

Defroster logic control

PB will not be launched in Korean and North American market so that the defroster logic (A/C will be
turned on compulsory whenever front defroster button is switch on) cannot be reset.

Temperature unit conversion

Following is the procedure of temperature unit conversion.
- Keep to press OFF button and press AUTO button for 3sec.
16. Diagnosis on the control panel

Procedure

IGN S/W: OFF→ON

Keep pressing OFF switch and press Mode switch 4 times

within 2sec.

Press OFF
Self-diagnosis
(Continuous check)

Press AUTO Press AUTO

Proceed to next step by A/C switch Self-diagnosis

(Step by step)

Press OFF

FULL AUTO control

- Only two digits will be used to display the trouble code and other digits will be off at that time.
- The A/C control will stop when the system is diagnosed.
- The trouble code info will be shown at the FATC panel in every 0.5sec.
- While the system is diagnosed, if the ignition key is off & on, then the system will be restored to A/C off
condition.
- After completion of system diagnosis, the A/C control will be done based on the temperature set before
diagnosis.
- PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) Heater
17. PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) Heater

PTC relay 3 PTC relay 2 PTC relay 1

PTC heater

Location of PTC relay 1, 2 and 3

Following is the operating condition of the PTC heater applied in diesel specification only.
- Condition: Blower motor rotates and PTC operation set to ‘ON’ (low)

PTC relay control:

After PTC ON signal inputs, PTC relay 2 will be actuated after 15sec. In case of OTC relay 3, it can be on
or off depending on the battery voltage level as follows.

PTC ON

PTC OFF
11.5V 12.4V

Pin Description
A-19 PTC ON SIGNAL
A-10 PTC RELAY #2
A-11 PTC RELAY #3
 Condition satisfied

Relay control
PTC PTC PTC
relay 1 relay 2 relay 3

Engine
ECM

Heater
controller
Blower motor Relay Control
control

As all the operating conditions are met, the engine ECM will drive the PTC relay 1 at first so that the PTC
heater may operate.
As long as the battery voltage level is normal, relay 2 and 3 will operate accordingly after 15sec.
If the engine was already warmed up or the operating conditions are not met, the engine ECM will turn off
the PTC relay 1 at first. After that, the heater controller will turn off the PTC relay 2 and 3 accordingly with
the time delay of 15sec respectively.
Even if the PTC relay 1 is driven by engine ECM, the heater controller can monitor the status of PTC
relay 1 due to the monitoring line connected to the relay as shown in the picture.
In addition, the maximum operating time of PTC cannot exceed 60min.