Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Blower Resistor Repair Procedure

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Measure the resistance between the blower resistor terminals.
  2. If the measured resistance does not meet the specification, the blower resistor must be replaced.

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the lower airbag cover (A) and disconnect the connector (B).
  3. Remove the shower duct (A).
  4. Disconnect the power MOSFET connector (A), then remove the power resistor (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.