Hyundai Kona: Air Conditioning System / Compressor Description and operation

The 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.

Variable Swash Plate Compressor

The compressor has a swash plate that rotates to reciprocate pistons, which compress refrigerant.

The variable swash plate compressor controls the swash plate angle to change the refrigerant displacement. It achieves precise cooling capability control in accordance with vehicle interior and driving conditions.

The externally controlled variable swash plate compressor changes the swash plate angle by an ECV (Electric Control Valve) in accordance with an electrical signal from the heater & A/C control unit.

This enables stable temperature control and improved driving sensation.

ECV Control Diagram

Refrigerant Line Repair procedures

Replacement 1. If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then s ...

Compressor Components and components location

Components Location 1. Compressor Components 1. Clutch Bolt 2. Limiter & Hub Assembly ...

Other information:

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Driver’s and passenger’s front air bags
Your vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating positions. The SRS consists of air bags which are located in the center of the steering wheel, in the driver’s side lower crash pad below the steering wheel, and t ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2025 Service Manual: Brake Pedal Repair procedures
Removal 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad") 3. Disconnect the stop lamp switch connec ...