Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Intake Actuator Inspection

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  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Disconnect the intake actuator connector.
  3. Make sure the intake actuator operates to the fresh air position when 12 V is applied to terminal 3 and terminal 4 is grounded. Make sure the intake actuator operates to the recirculation position when the polarity is reversed.
    1. -
    2. -
    3. Recirculation Air
    4. Fresh Air
    5. Sensor (+5V)
    6. Feedback Signal
    7. Sensor Ground
  4. Connect the intake actuator connector.
  5. Turn the ignition on.
  6. Check the voltage between terminals 6 and 7. Specification
    Door Position Voltage (V) Fault Detection
    Fresh Air 0,5 Low voltage: 0.1 V or less
    High voltage: 4.9 V or less
    Recirculation 4,5

    It will report the current actuator position to the controls.
  7. If the intake actuator does not operate properly, replace it with a known good intake actuator and check for proper operation.
  8. Replace the intake actuator if it is confirmed to be faulty.

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