Kia Soul EV: Heat Pump / Refrigerant Direction Control Valve Components and Components Location

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Heat Pump / Refrigerant Direction Control Valve Components and Components Location

Components Location

1. 3-Way Solenoid Valve Assembly

2. 2-Way Solenoid Valve Assembly

Description and Operation

Heat Pump Configuration and Operation Heat pump is configured to circulate refrigerant flow for cooling/heating function. This process minimizes battery consumption by the heater resulting in enha ...

Refrigerant Direction Control Valve Description and Operation

Description Changes the valve outlet direction with an electric signal to switch the refrigerant flow direction. This switching of refrigerant flow direction allows activation of A/C Mode and H ...

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Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Pre-charge Relay Description and Operation

Description Installed in the Power Relay Assembly (PRA), the Pre-charge Relay connects high voltage circuit when pre-charging the inverter capacitor. When the IG is ON, the current coming through the pre-charge relay and the resistor charges the capacitor in the inverter and when the cap ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Power Relay Assembly (PRA) Repair procedures

Removal • Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injuries. • Be sure ...