Kia Optima Hybrid: Heater / Mode Control Actuator Repair procedures
| 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 3and grounding terminal 7. |
| 4. |
Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connecting in the reverse.
|
| 5. |
Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6.
Specification
It will feedback current position of actuator to controls. |
| 6. |
If the measured voltage is not specification, substitute with a known-good mode control actuator and check for proper operation. |
| 7. |
If the problem is corrected, replace the mode control actuator. |
| Replacement |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Using the screwdriver, remove the side cover (A).
|
| 3. |
Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the crash pad lower cover (A).
|
| 4. |
Disconnect the connector (A), and then remove the crash pad lower cover.
|
| 5. |
Remove the shower duct (A).
|
| 6. |
Loosen the mounting bolts and than remove the BCM.
(Refer to BE group - “BCM”) |
| 7. |
Disconnect the mode control actuator connector (A). |
| 8. |
Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the mode control actuator (B).
|
| 9. |
Installation is the reverse order of removal. |
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