Kia Stinger CK: Heater / Console ON/OFF Actuator

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Heater / Console ON/OFF Actuator

Repair procedures
Inspection
1.

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect the mode control actuator connector.

3.

Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when 12V is connected to terminal 3 and ground to terminal 7.

Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connected in reverse.

1. -
2. -
3. Cool mode
4. Sensor(+5V)
5. Feedback signal
6. Sensor ground
7. Warm mode

4.

Connect the mode control actuator connector.

5.

Turn the ignition switch ON.

6.

Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6.

Specification

Door position
Voltage (V)
Error detecting
Cool
1.50 ± 0.15
Low voltage : 1.7V or less
High voltage : 4.9V or more
Warm
4.70 ± 0.15

The current position of the actuator will be sent to the control unit.

7.

If the measured voltage is not within the specification, substitute with a verified temperature control actuator and check for proper operation.

8.

Replace the mode control actuator if it is proved that there is a problem with it.

Replacement
1.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.

Remove the knee airbag.

(Refer to Restraint - "Knee Airbag (KAB) Module")

3.

Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the temperature control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.

4.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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