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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector.
  3. Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the cool position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.

    Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the warm position when connected in reverse.

    G14557209Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Pin NO Function
    1 -
    2 -
    3 Cool position
    4 Sensor (+5V)
    5 Feedback signal
    6 Sensor ground
    7 Warm position
  4. Connect the temperature control actuator connector.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  6. Check the voltage between terminal 5 and 6.
  7. If the measured voltage is not within specification, check the operation by replacing the existing temperature control actuator with a new genuine part. After that, determine whether replacement of the temperature control actuator is required or not.