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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 defog mode when connecting 12V to the terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.

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

    Fig 1: Connecting 12V To Terminal 3 And Grounding Terminal 7
    G12166754Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the mode control actuator connector.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  6. Check the voltage between terminal 6 and 5.
    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Door position Voltage (V) Error detecting
    Vent 0.3 ± 0.15 Low voltage: 0.1V or less
    Defrost 4.7 ± 0.15 High voltage: 4.9V or more

    It will feedback the current position of the actuator to the controls.

  7. If the measured voltage is not within specification, substitute with a known-good mode control actuator and check for proper operation.
  8. Replace the mode control actuator if it is proved that there is a problem with it.


  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 the terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.

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

    Fig 1: Connecting 12V To Terminal 3 And Grounding Terminal 7
    G12166756Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the auto defogging actuator connector.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  6. Check the voltage between terminals 6 and 5.
    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Door position Voltage (V) Error detecting
    Defog OFF (Close) 4.7 ± 0.15 High voltage: 4.9V or more
    Defog ON (Open) 1.7 ± 0.15 Low voltage: 0.1V or less

    It will feedback the current position of the actuator to the controls.

  7. If the measured voltage is not within specification, substitute with a known-good auto defogging actuator and check for proper operation.
  8. Replace the auto defogging actuator if it is proved that there is a problem with it.