Kia Optima: Inspection - Intake Actuator. Repair procedures - Blower - Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Inspection

1. Ignition "OFF".
2. Disconnect the intake actuator connector.
3. Verify that the actuator operates to the recirculation position when connecting 12V to the terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.
4. Verify that the intake actuator operates to the fresh position when connecting in the reverse.

1. -                 
2. –                  
3. Fresh              
4. 5V (Vcc)
5. Feedback Signal
6. Sensor Ground
7. Recirculation

5. If the intake actuator is not operated well, substitute with a known-good intake actuator and check for proper operation.
6. If the problem is corrected, replace the intake actuator.

Intake Actuator. Repair procedures
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Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad.(Refer to BD group - "Crash Pad") 3. Disconnect the Intake actu ...

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Actual-Measurement Dimensions
Front side member tooling hole (Ø25) Side cover mounting hole (Ø9) Side cover mounting ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the auto light sensor (A) from crash pad upper side by using screw (-) driver. ...

Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) in your vehicle. Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% w ...

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