Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Auto Defog Actuator Inspection
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8steps
~48min
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the auto defog actuator connector.
- Check that the auto defog actuator operates to the open position when 12 V is applied to terminal 3 and ground is connected to terminal 4. Check that the auto defog actuator operates to the fully closed position when the connection is reversed.

1. -
2. -
3. OPEN
4. CLOSE5. Sensor (+5V)
6. Feedback Signal
7. Sensor Ground - Connect the defogger actuator connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Check the voltage between terminals 6 and 7. Specification
Door Position Voltage (V) Fault Detection Auto Defog OFF (Closed) 0,45±0,15 Low voltage: 0.1 V or less
High voltage: 4.9 V or lessAuto Defog ON (Open) 4,55±0,15
It will report the current actuator position to the controls. - If the measured voltage does not meet the specification, replace with a known-good auto defog actuator and check that the operation is correct.
- Replace the auto defog actuator if it is determined to be faulty.
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