Hyundai Elantra AD: Heater - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Hyundai Elantra AD 2017-2020 Service ManualHyundai Elantra AD: Heater

Heater Unit Components and Components Location

Component Location

1. Heater unit assembly


Compoents

1. Shower duct [LH]
2. Heater core cover
3. Heater core & Seal assembly
4. Mode actuator
5. Temperature control actuator [LH]
6. PTC Heater
7. Heater unit pad
8. Air guide [LH]
9. Heater case [LH]
10. Evaporator core assembly
11. Heater core assembly
12. Evaporator lower insulation
13. Separator
14. Heater case [RH]
15. Temperature door assembly
16. Floor door assembly
17. Vent door assembly
18. Deforster door assembly
19. Center duct seal
20. Air guide [RH]
21. Auto defogging actuator
22. Hose
23. Temperature control actuator [RH]
24. Evaporator thermistor sub assembly
25. Shower duct [RH]
26. Rear console cover
27. Drain hose

Heater Unit Repair procedures

Replacement
  
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery / recycling / charging station.
3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator.

(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Coolant")

4. Remove the cowl top cover.

(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")

5. Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.

Tightening torque :

8.8 ~ 13.7 N.m ( 0.9 ~ 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 ~ 10.1 Ib-ft)


  
Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
When installing, replace with a new O-ring.
6. Disconnect the heater hoses (A) from the heater unit.

  
Engine coolant will run out when the hoses are disconnected; drain it into a clean drip pan. Be sure not to let coolant spill on electrical parts or painted surfaces. If any coolant spills, rinse it off immediately.
7. Loosen the cowl cross member mounting bolts.

8. Remove the floor console assembly.

(Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")

9. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

10. Remove both sides of the front pillar trim.

(Refer to Body - "Front Pillar Trim")

11. Remove the cowl side trim.

(Refer to Body - "Cowl Side Trim")

12. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")

13. Remove the steering wheel.

(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

14. Remove the multifunction switch.

(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Multifunction Switch")

15. Lower the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.

(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")

16. Remove the shift lever assembly.

(Refer to Automatic Transmission System - "Shift Lever")

17. Remove the crash pad under cover [RH](A).

18. Remove the rear air duct (A).

19. Separate the floor carpet (A) to obtain space for removing the rear heating duct.

20. Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the front air duct (A).

21. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).

22. Disconnect the junction box connectors (A).

23. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

[Driver's side]

[Passenger's side]

24. Disconnect the connectors (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.

[Driver's side]

[Passenger's side]

25. Remove the drain hose (A).

26. Loosen the cowl blower unit mounting bolts.

Tightening torque :

3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m ( 0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 Ib-ft)


27. After loosening the bolts and nuts remove the main crash pad and cowl cross bar assembly (A) together.

28. Disconnect the heater & blower unit connectors.
(1) Disconnect the auto defogging actuator connector (A), intake actuator connector (B) and remove the wiring mounting clips.

(2) Disconnect the driver's temperature control actuator (A), mode control actuator (B) and remove the wiring mounting clips.

(3) Disconnect the blower motor connector (A) and remove the wiring mounting clips.

(4) Disconnect the passenger's side temperature control actuator (A), evaporator temperature sensor connector (B), power mosfet connector (C) and remove the wiring mounting clips.

29. Loosen the heater & blower unit mounting bolt (A).

30. Remove the heater and blower unit (A) from the crash pad after loosening the mounting nuts.

Tightening torque :

3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m ( 0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 Ib-ft)


31. Separate the blower unit (A) from the heater unit (B) after loosening the screws.

32. To intall, reverse the removal procedure.

Heater Core Repair procedures

Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the heater and blower assembly.

(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")

3. Remove the heater core cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

4. Pull out the heater core (A) from the heater unit.

5. To intall, reverse the removal procedure.
A. If you're installing a new heater core, add refrigerant oil (PAG OIL).
B. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
C. Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
D. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint, if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
E. Apply sealant to the grommets.
F. Make sure that there is no air leakage.
G. Charge the system and test its performance.
H. Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater hoses and install the hose clamps securely.

PTC Heater Description and Operation

Description
The PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater is installed at the exit or the backside of heater core.

The PTC heater is an electric heater using a PTC element as an auxiliary heating device that supplements deficiency of interior heat source in highly effective diesel engine. The electric heater heats up the interior by directly heating the air that passes through the heater. The name itself implies that the element has a proportional resistance change sensitive to temperature.

Operation Principle

ECM outputs a PTC ON signal and operates PTC relay 1. Then heater controller operates PTC relay 2 and PTC relay 3 with an interval of 15 seconds.

However, PTC relay 3 can be operated while battery voltage is above 12.4V.

Operating Condition

PTC heater operates according to the following conditions;
Battery voltage: 12.4V or above
Engine : Running
Ambient temperature and coolant temperature

Ambient
Temperature
Coolant
Temperature
PTC
Operation
Below -20°C (-4°F)
Below 75°C (167°F)
ON
10°C (504°F)
Below 65°C (149°F)
ON
12°C (53.6°F) or above
-
OFF
-
80°C (176°F) or above
OFF

PTC Heater Repair procedures

Inspection
Operating Logic Test (Manual only)

Inspect the PTC operation by confirmation logic as follows.

1. Entering
(1) Set the Floor mode and maximum heating position.
(2) Turn off the blower switch.
(3) Press the intake (recirculation) button 5 times or more.
(4) \Indicators of intake and A/C button are continuously flashed with an interval of 0.5 seconds.
(5) Confirm the PTC operation by turn on the blower switch.
(6) Each PTC relay is operated with an interval of 3 seconds.
(7) The logic test will be automatically cancelled after 30 seconds.

In addition, it can be cancelled by followings.

A. Select A/C or intake (recirculation) switch
B. Ignition switch OFF
2. Cancellation
A. Select A/C or intake (recirculation) switch.
B. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
C. The test is cancelled automatically after 30 seconds.
3. If the PTC is not operated, substitute with a known-good PTC heater and check for proper operation.

If the problem is corrected, replace the PTC heater.

Operating Test

This test should be performed in the PTC ON conditions.

1. Run the engine.
2. Check the current on wiring with a clamp multi tester.

Pattern
Current (A)
PTC 1 ON
0.1 ~ 33
PTC 2 ON
0.1 ~ 33
PTC 3 ON
0.1 ~ 33
Total
0.1 ~ 100

3. If the current is not specification, inspect related wiring.
Resistance Test
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the PTC heater connector.
3. Measure the resistance between terminal 1, 2, 3 of PTC heater and ground line.

Resistance : 0.3 ~ 1.5 ?

A. PTC 1
B. PTC 2
C. PTC 3
4. If the measured resistance is not specification, replace the PTC heater with new one.
Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the floor console side cover.

(Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly")

3. Disconnect the PTC heater connector (A).

4. Remove the PTC heater core (A) after loosening the PTC heater mounting screws.

5. To intall, reverse the removal procedure.

Evaporator Core Repair procedures

Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the heater and blower assembly.

(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")

3. Remove the heater unit lower case (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

4. Pull out the evaporator core (A) from the heater unit.

5. To intall, reverse the removal procedure.
A. If you're installing a new heater core, add refrigerant oil (PAG OIL).
B. Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
C. Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container, and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.
D. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the vehicle; it may damage the paint, if the refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash it off immediately.
E. Apply sealant to the grommets.
F. Make sure that there is no air leakage.
G. Charge the system and test its performance.
H. Do not interchange the inlet and outlet heater hoses and install the hose clamps securely.

Temperature Control Actuator Components and Components Location

Components Location

1. Temperature control actuator [LH]
2. Temperature control actuator [RH]

Temperature Control Actuator Description and Operation

Description
The temperature control actuator is located at the heater unit. It regulates the temperature by the procedure as follows.

The signal from the control unit adjusts the position of the temperature door by operating the temperature switch. Then the temperature will be regulated by the hot/cold air ratio decided by the position of the temperature door.

Temperature Control Actuator Specifications

Specifications

Door Position
Voltage (V)
Error Detecting
Max. cooling
0.3 ± 0.15
Low voltage : 0.1V or less
High voltage : 4.9V or more
Max. heating
4.7 ± 0.15

Temperature Control Actuator Repair procedures

Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector.
3. Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the cool position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.

Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the warm position when connected in reverse.

Pin NO
Function
1
-
2
-
3
Cool position
4
Sensor (+5V)
5
Feedback signal
6
Sensor ground
7
Warm position

4. Connect the temperature control actuator connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
6. Check the voltage between terminal 5 and 6.
7. If the measured voltage is not within specification, check the operation by replacing the existing temperature control actuator with a new genuine part. After that, determine whether replacement of the temperature control actuator is required or not.
Diagnosis With GDS
1. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning can be quickly diagnosed failed parts with vehicle diagnostic system (GDS).

? The diagnostic system (GDS) provides the following information.

(1) Self diagnosis : Checking the failure code (DTC) and display.

(2) Current data : Checking the system input/output data state.

(3) Actuation test : Checking the system operation condition.

(4) Additional function : Other controlling such as he system option and zero point adjustment.
2. Select the 'Car model' and the system to be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.
3. Select the 'Current data' menu to search the current state of the input / output data.

The input / output data for the sensors corresponding to the Temperature Control Actuator can be checked.

4. To perform compulsory operation on Temperature Control Actuator input factors, select "ACTUATION TEST".

Replacement
[Driver's side]
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3. Remove the driver's side shower duct (A) after loosening the screw.

4. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the driver's side temperature control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.

5. To intall, reverse the removal procedure.
[Passenger's side]
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the glove box upper cover assembly.

(Refer to Body - "Glove Box Upper Cover Assembly")

3. Remove the passenger's side shower duct (A) after loosening the screw.

4. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the passenger's side temperature control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.

5. To intall, reverse the removal procedure.

Mode Control Actuator Components and Components Location

Components Location

1. Mode control actuator

Mode Control Actuator Description and Operation

Description
The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit.

It adjusts the position of the mode door by operating the mode control actuator based on the signal of the A/C control unit. Pressing the mode select switch makes the mode control actuator shift in order of Vent > Bi-Level > Floor > Mix.

Mode Control Actuator Specifications

Specifications

Door position
Voltage (V)
Error detecting
Max. cooling
0.3 ± 0.15
Low voltage : 0.1V or less
Max. heating
4.7 ± 0.15
High voltage : 4.9V or more

Mode Control Actuator Repair procedures

Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the mode control actuator connector.
3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.

Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connected in reverse.

Pin NO
Function
1
-
2
-
3
Vent mode
4
Sensor (+5V)
5
Feedback signal
6
Sensor ground
7
Defrost mode

4. Connect the mode control actuator connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
6. Check the voltage between terminal 6 and 5.
7. If the measured voltage is not within specification, check the operation by replacing the existing mode control actuator with a new genuine part. After that, determine whether replacement of the temperature control actuator is required or not.
Diagnosis With GDS
1. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning can be quickly diagnosed failed parts with vehicle diagnostic system (GDS).

? The diagnostic system (GDS) provides the following information.

(1) Self diagnosis : Checking the failure code (DTC) and display.

(2) Current data : Checking the system input/output data state.

(3) Actuation test : Checking the system operation condition.

(4) Additional function : Other controlling such as he system option and zero point adjustment.
2. Select the 'Car model' and the system to be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.
3. Select the 'Current data' menu to search the current state of the input / output data.

The input / output data for the sensors corresponding to the Mode Control Actuator can be checked.

4. To perform compulsory operation on Mode Control Actuator input factors, select "ACTUATION TEST".

Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

(Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

3. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the mode control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.

4. To intall, reverse the removal procedure.

Auto Defoging Actuator Components and Components Location

Components Location

1. Auto logging actuator


Auto Defoging Actuator Description and Operation

Description
The auto defogging sensor is installed on front window glass. The sensor judges and sends signal if moisture occurs to blow out wind for defogging. The air conditioner control module receives a signal from the sensor and restrains moisture and eliminates defog by the intake actuator, A/C, auto defogging actuator, blower motor rpm and mode actuator.

Auto Defoging Actuator Specifications

Specifications

Door position
Voltage (V)
Error detecting
Max. cooling
0.3 ± 0.15
Low voltage : 0.1V or less
Max. heating
4.7 ± 0.15
High voltage : 4.9V or more

Auto Defoging Actuator Repair procedures

Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the auto defogging connector.
3. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.

Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.

Pin NO
Function
1
-
2
-
3
Open
4
Sensor (+5V)
5
Feedback signal
6
Sensor ground
7
Off

4. Connect the auto defogging actuator connector.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
6. Check the voltage between terminals 6 and 5.
7. If the measured voltage is not within specification, check the operation by replacing the existing auto defogging actuator with a new genuine part. After that, determine whether replacement of the auto defogging actuator is required or not.
Diagnosis With GDS
1. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning can be quickly diagnosed failed parts with vehicle diagnostic system (GDS).

? The diagnostic system (GDS) provides the following information.

(1) Self diagnosis : Checking the failure code (DTC) and display.

(2) Current data : Checking the system input/output data state.

(3) Actuation test : Checking the system operation condition.

(4) Additional function : Other controlling such as he system option and zero point adjustment.
2. Select the 'Car model' and the system to be checked in order to check the vehicle with the tester.
3. Select the 'Current data' menu to search the current state of the input / output data.

The input / output data for the sensors corresponding to the Auto Defogging Actuator can be checked.

4. To perform compulsory operation on Auto Defogging Actuator input factors, select "ACTUATION TEST".

Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

(Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

3. Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the auto defogging actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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