Kia Sorento: Mode Control Actuator Inspection
Second Generation XM (2011-2025) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Heater / Mode Control Actuator Inspection
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Disconnect the mode control actuator connector.
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Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defog mode
when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.
Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode
when connected in reverse.
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Connect the mode control actuator connector.
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Turn the ignition switch ON.
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Check the voltage between terminal 5 and 6.
Specification
It will feedback the current position of the actuator to controls.
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If the measured voltage is not within specification, substitute
with a known-good mode control actuator and check for proper operation.
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Replace the mode control actuator if it is proved that there is
a problem with it.
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Mode Control Actuator Description
The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit.
It adjusts the position of the mode door by operating the mode control
actuator based on the signal of the A/C control unit. Pressing ...
Mode Control Actuator Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the driver's side crash
pad side cover.
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Battery Sensor Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2.
Disconnect the battery sensor connector (A).
3.
Remove the bat ...
Cylinder Block Inspection
1.
Remove gasket material.
Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material from the top
surface of the cylinder block.
2.
Cl ...
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