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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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  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 7.

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

    Mode control actuator [LH] 

    G13158834Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Mode control actuator [RH] 

    G13158835Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the mode control actuator connector.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  6. Check the voltage between terminal 4 and 5.
    DOOR POSITION AND 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 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.