Kia Optima: Seat Heater. Repair procedures - Seat Electrical - Body Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Seat Heater. Repair procedures

Inspection

First Seat Heater
1. Check for continuity and measure the resistance between No.4 and No.6 terminals.

[Cushion]

No.
Description
No.
Description
1
NTC
4
GND
2
-
5
GND
3
NTC
6
VCC

[Back]


Standard value (Fabric / Leather)

Cushion : 3.89 Ω ± 10%

Back: 3.11 Ω ± 10% / 4.13 Ω ± 10%

Set : 7.0 Ω ± 10% / 8.9 Ω ± 10%


2. 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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