Kia Optima: Seat Heater (Non-Air Ventilation). Repair procedures
Inspection
First Seat Heater
| 1. |
Check for continuity and measure
the resistance between No.4 and No.6 terminals. [Cushion]
No.
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Description
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No.
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Description
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1
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Heater (-)
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3
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NTC (+)
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2
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NTC (-)
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4
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Heater (+)
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[Back]
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| 2. |
Measure the resistance between
No.1 and No. 4 in the A connector to check the cushion and back heater.
Standard valueSet (Cushion+Back)
: 2.65Ω ± 10%
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| 3. |
Measure the resistance between
No.4 in the A and No. 1 in the B connector to check the cushion heater.
Standard valueCushion :
1.3Ω ± 10%
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| 4. |
Measure the resistance between
No.1 and No. 2 in the C connector to check the back heater.
Standard valueBack : 1.35Ω
± 10%
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| 5. |
Operate the seat heater after
connecting the connector, and then check the thermostat by measuring the
temperature of seat surface.
Standard value (Fabric / Leather)
Cushion :
1 Step : 40 ± 2°C(104 ± 3.6°F)2 Step : 42 ± 2°C(107.6 ± 3.6°F)
Back :1 Step : 46 ± 2°C(114.8 ± 3.6°F)
2 Step : 52 ± 2°C(125.6 ± 3.6°F)
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Rear Seat Heater
| 1. |
Check for continuity and measure
the resistance between terminals as below.
※ Refer to the "Circuit Diagram" to check the connector B and C. |
| 2. |
Measure the resistance between
No.1 and No. 2 in the A connector to check the cushion and back heater.
Standard valueSet (Cushion+Back)
- Bench type : 2.90Ω ± 10%
Cushion - Split type : 8.0Ω ± 10%
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| 3. |
Measure the resistance between
No.3 in the A and No. 1 in the B connector to check the cushion heater.
Standard valueCushion -
Bench type : 2.2Ω ± 10%
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| 4. |
Measure the resistance between
No.1 and No. 2 in the C connector to check the back heater.
Standard valueBack - Bench
type : 1.7Ω ± 10%
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| 5. |
Operate seat warmer after connecting
the 4P connector, and then check the thermostat by measuring the temperature
of seat surface.
Standard value (Fabric / Leather)
Cushion :
1 Step : 40 ± 2°C(104 ± 3.6°F)2 Step : 42 ± 2°C(107.6 ± 3.6°F)
Back :1 Step : 46 ± 2°C(114.8 ± 3.6°F)
2 Step : 52 ± 2°C(125.6 ± 3.6°F)
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See also:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the driver airbag module.
(Refer to the RT group)
3.
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refe ...
Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks fold forward to provide additional cargo space and to provide
access to the trunk area.
To fold the rear seatback(s) down, press the unlock button located on top
of the s ...
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis, with the exact interval depending on the fluid.
Further details are provided i ...
Seat Heater (Non-Air Ventilation). Schematic Diagrams