Kia Sorento: Intake Actuator Inspection

Second Generation XM (2011-2025) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Blower / Intake Actuator Inspection

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Disconnect the intake actuator connector.

Verify that the intake actuator operates to the fresh position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.

Verify that the intake actuator operates to the recirculation position when connected in reverse.

1. -
2. -
3. Recirculated air
4. Fresh air

5. Sensor (+ 5V)
6. Feedback signal
7. Sensor ground

4.	Connect the intake actuator connector.

5.	Turn the ignition switch ON.

Check the voltage between terminal 6 and 7.

Specification

Door position	Voltage (V)	Error detecting
Fresh air	0.5	Low voltage : 0.1V or less High voltage : 4.9V or less
Recirculated air	4.5	Low voltage : 0.1V or less High voltage : 4.9V or less

It will feedback the current position of the actuator to controls.

7.	If the intake actuator does not operate well, substitute with a known-good intake actuator and check for proper operation.

8.	Replace the intake actuator if it is proved that there is a problem with it.

Intake Actuator Description

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Kia Sorento: Intake Actuator Inspection

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