Four Seasons 39226 A/C Expansion Valve

Four Seasons 39226 Expansion Valve

Four Seasons 39226 is a block-type A/C expansion valve for R134A systems, built with an aluminum body and OE-style fitment details. It is listed for 2006-2009 Kia Rio and 2006-2009 Kia Rio5 applications, making it a direct-match option for common Kia Rio A/C service work.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons Expansion Valve line
• Part number: 39226
• Block-type A/C expansion valve for R134A refrigerant systems
• Aluminum construction with aluminum finish
• Mounting hole quantity: 2
• Female FIO insert O-ring connections on liquid and suction sides
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Style: w/o solenoid
• Super heat setting: -0.500
• Compatible with 2006-2009 Kia Rio and Kia Rio5

Product Details

The Four Seasons Expansion Valve product line focuses on precise refrigerant control for automotive HVAC systems. This Four Seasons 39226 expansion valve regulates refrigerant flow into the evaporator, helping maintain proper system balance in R134A-equipped vehicles. Its block-type design, aluminum construction, and insert O-ring fittings support OE-style service replacement on Kia Rio and Kia Rio5 models from 2006 through 2009. This part cross-references Global Parts Distributors LLC 3411858 for the same application.

Common A/C Problems It Addresses

• Erratic cabin cooling caused by restricted refrigerant metering
• Warm air from the vents when the expansion valve is sticking or clogged
• Uneven evaporator performance in an R134A A/C system
• Pressure imbalance that affects compressor and evaporator operation
• Service replacement needs on a Kia Rio or Kia Rio5 A/C repair

Installation Notes

Verify refrigerant type, port style, and mounting layout before installation. This valve uses female insert O-ring connections and a two-hole mounting pattern, so the mating surfaces and seals should be inspected carefully during A/C service. Confirm the vehicle application by year and model: Fits 2006-2009 Kia Rio, N/A; Fits 2006-2009 Kia Rio5, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this expansion valve as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements, supporting a service-level replacement for the specified Kia applications. Part number 39226 is built for R134A HVAC systems and follows the brand’s expansion valve specifications for fit and refrigerant control.