Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Engine Mechanical System

Active Air Flap (AAF) Troubleshooting

In this manual: Engine Mechanical System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
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Troubleshooting

Symptoms Possible Causes Remedy
Warning Lamp On
"Check Active Air Flap System"		 Active Air Flap System Malfunction
(Flap Stuck)		 • Inspect the flap and remove any foreign material.
• Inspect the active air flap assembly.
• Repair or replace as necessary
Actuator Malfunction Replace the actuator
Malfunction Indicator Lamp On Link Damage Replace the link
Active Air Flap System Malfunction
(Flap Stuck)		 • Inspect the flap and remove any foreign material.
• Inspect the active air flap assembly.
• Repair or replace as necessary
Actuator Malfunction Replace the actuator

? After completing repairs, erase the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and check the warning and malfunction indicator lamp.

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