Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Intake Actuator Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
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
11steps
~66min
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Inspection

  1. Ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the intake actuator connector.
  3. Make sure the actuator moves to the recirculation position when 12 V is applied to terminal 3 and terminal 7 is grounded.
  4. Check that the intake actuator operates to the fresh air position when the polarity is reversed.
    1. -
    2. –
    3. Fresh
    4. 5 V (DC)    		 5. Feedback signal
    6. Sensor ground
    7. Recirculation
  5. If the intake actuator does not operate properly, replace it with a known good intake actuator and check for proper operation.
  6. If the problem is resolved, replace the intake actuator.

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad. (Refer to BD group - "Crash Pad")
  3. Disconnect the intake actuator connector (A)
  4. Loosen the mounting screw and remove the intake actuator (B).
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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