Kia Optima Hybrid: Heater / Temperature Control Actuator Description and Operation

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Heater / Temperature Control Actuator Description and Operation

Description

1.	Heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control actuator.

Temperature control actuator is located at the heater unit. It regulates the temperature by the procedure as follows. Signal from control unit adjusts position of temperature door by operating temperature switch and then temperature will be regulated by the hot/cold air ratio decided by position of temperature door

Temperature Control Actuator Components and Components Location

Component Location ...

Temperature Control Actuator Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Ignition "OFF" 2. Disconnect the connector of temperature control actuator. 3. Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the hot position when connecting 12V to the terminal ...

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