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Repair Procedures: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Kia K5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector.
  3. Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the cool position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.

    Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the warm position when connected in reverse.

    [Driver's side temperature control actuator] 

    G13836471Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Passenger's side temperature control actuator] 

    G13836472Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Connect the temperature control actuator connector.
  5. Turn the ignition ON.
  6. Check the voltage between terminal 5 and 6.

    Information 

    • It will feedback the current position of the actuator to controls.
    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Door Position Voltage (V) Error Detecting
    Max. cooling 0.5 ± 0.15 Low voltage: 0.1V or less High voltage: 4.9V or more
    Max. heating 4.5 ± 0.15
  7. If the measured voltage is not within specification, check the operation by replacing the existing temperature control actuator with a new genuine part. After that, determine whether replacement of the temperature control actuator is required or not.