Kia Optima: Inspection - Mode Control Actuator. Repair procedures - Temperature Control Actuator - Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: 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 the terminal 3and grounding terminal 7.
4. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connecting in the reverse.

1. -
2. -
3. Defrost mode
4. Sensor ground
5. Feedback signal
6. 5V(Vcc)
7. Vent mode

5. Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6.

Specification

Door position
Voltage(4-5)
Error detecting
Max. cooling
0.3 ± 0.15V
Low voltage :0.1V or less
Max. heating
4.7 ± 0.15V
High voltage :4.9V or more

It will feedback current position of actuator to controls.

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

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