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Repair procedures: Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF"
  2. Disconnect the connector of mode control actuator.
  3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12v to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.
  4. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connecting in the reverse.
    Fig 1: Mode Control Actuator Circuit
    G07369625Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6.
    DOOR POSITIONING REFERENCE CHART

    Door position Voltage (5-6) Error detecting
    Vent 0.45 ± 0.15 V Low voltage : 0.1 V or less
    High voltage : 4.9 V or more
    Defrost 4.55 ± 0.15 V

    * It will feedback current position of actuator to controls.

  6. If the measured voltage is not specification, substitute with a known-good console temp control actuator and check for proper operation.
  7. If the problem is corrected, replace the console temp control actuator.
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