Kia Sedona (2008 year). Instruction — part 433

Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the cool position when connecting in the reverse.

[PASSENGER]

Fig. 12: Temperature Control Actuator Circuit (Passenger)
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SPECIFICATION

DOOR POSITION CHART

[DRIVER]

Fig. 13: Temperature Control Actuator Circuit (Driver)
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SPECIFICATION

Door position Voltage (6-7)

Error detecting

Max. cooling 0.3 ± 0.15V

Low voltage: 0.1V or less

Max. heating 4.7 ± 0.15V High voltage: 4.9V or more

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DOOR POSITION CHART

It will feedback current position of actuator to controls.

4. If the measured voltage is not as specified, substitute with a known-good temperature control actuator and

check for proper operation.

5. If the problem is corrected, replace the temperature control actuator.

REPLACEMENT

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the driver' s crash pad lower panel. Refer to CRASH PAD .

3. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector (A) after removing the air duct.

4. Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the temperature control actuator (B).

[PASSENGER]

Fig. 14: Identifying Temperature Control Actuator And Connector (Passenger)
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[DRIVER]

Door position Voltage (6-5)

Error detecting

Max. cooling 0.3 ± 0.15V

Low voltage: 0.1V or less

Max. heating 4.7 ± 0.15V High voltage: 4.9V or more

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Fig. 15: Identifying Temperature Control Actuator And Connector (Driver)
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5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.

MODE CONTROL ACTUATOR

COMPONENT LOCATION

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Fig. 16: Identifying Mode Control Actuator Component Location
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DESCRIPTION

The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit. It adjusts position of mode door by operating mode
control actuator based on signal of A/C control unit. Pressing mode select switch makes the mode control
actuator shift in order of vent --> B/L --> floor --> mix.

INSPECTION

1. Ignition "OFF"

2. Disconnect the connector of mode control actuator.

3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to the terminal 3

and grounding terminal 4.

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

[PASSENGER]

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