Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 243

Fig. 102: Output Voltage Graph
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MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).

2. Engine "ON"

3. Monitor the "DR. DIRECTION POTENTIO." parameter on the scan tool while operating mode switch.

Fig. 103: Diagnosis Function Screen Display - Direction Potentiometer
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4. Are the DTC B1249 present and is parameter of "DR. DIRECTION POTENTIO." fixed?

Parameter of "DR. DIRECTION POTENTIO." will be fixed at 100% (or any value above 90%), or 0%
(or any value below 10%), if there is any fault in Driver Direction potentiometer.

YES

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION procedure.

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NO

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was
repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor
connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary
and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION

1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals.

Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical
damage.

2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination,

deterioration, or damage.

3. Has a problem been found?

YES

Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.

NO

Go to "SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION" procedure.

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION

1. Check for open in harness.

1. Ignition "OFF"

2. Disconnect Driver mode Actuator.

3. Measure resistance between terminal "6" of Driver Direction potentiometer and terminal "6" of A/C

control unit.

Specification: Approx. 0 ohms

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Fig. 104: Checking Resistance Between Terminal "6" Of Driver Direction Potentiometer And
Terminal "6" Of A/C Control Unit
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4. Is the measured resistance within specifications?

YES

Go to step 2.

NO

Check for open in signal harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.

2. Check for short to ground in harness.

1. Ignition "OFF"

2. Disconnect Driver mode Actuator.

3. Measure resistance between terminal "6" of Driver Direction potentiometer and chassis ground.

Specification: Approx. infinity ohms

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Fig. 105: Checking Resistance Between Terminal "6" Of Driver Direction Potentiometer And
Chassis Ground
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4. Is the measured resistance within specifications?

YES

Go to "POWER CIRCUIT INSPECTION" procedure.

NO

Check for short to ground in signal harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure.

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION

1. Check for short or open in harness.

1. Ignition "ON"

2. Connect Driver Direction potentiometer.

3. Measure voltage between terminal "7" of Driver Direction potentiometer and chassis ground.

Specification: Approx. 5V

Fig. 106: Checking Voltage Between Terminal "7" Of Driver Direction Potentiometer And
Chassis Ground
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4. Is the measured voltage within specifications?

YES

Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure.

NO

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