Kia Stinger CK: Heater / Auto Defoging Actuator
Description and operation
| Description |
Installed on the windshield glass, the auto defogging sensor judges and sends signal to blow out wind for defogging if moisture occurs. The air conditioner control module receives a signal from the sensor and restrains moisture and eliminates defog by the intake actuator, A/C, auto defogging actuator, blower motor rpm and mode actuator.
Repair procedures
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Turn the ignition switch OFF. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the auto defogging connector. |
| 3. |
Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates in the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 4 and grounding terminal 6. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates in the closed position when connected in reverse.
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| 4. |
Connect the auto defogging actuator connector. |
| 5. |
Turn the ignition switch ON. |
| 6. |
Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6. Specification
The current position of the actuator will be sent to the control unit. |
| 7. |
If the measured voltage is not within specification, substitute with a known-good auto defogging actuator and check for proper operation. |
| 8. |
Replace the auto defogging actuator if it is proved that there is a problem with it. |
| Replacement |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing") |
| 3. |
Remove the passenger side shower duct (A) after loosening the screw.
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| 4. |
Remove the aspirator. |
| 5. |
Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the auto defogging actuator (B) after loosening the screws.
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| 6. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning |
Other information:
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Cylinder Head Assembly
Components and components location Components 1. Cylinder head cover 2. Fuel pump bracket gasket 3. Cylinder head cover gasket 4. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve 5. Fuel pump bracket 6. Camshaft bearing cap 7. Camshaft front bearing cap 8. Intake camshaft 9. Intake E-CVVT assembly 10.Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Rear Glass Defogger Printed Heater
Repair procedures Inspection • Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging the heater line. Apply pressure on the tin foil with hand and move the tin foil along the grid line to check for open circuits.