Kia Stinger CK Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Temperature Control Actuator

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 19Emission Control System — 12Engine Control System/Fuel System — 51Automatic Transmission System — 34All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System — 7Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 25Steering — 8Restraints — 19Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 47Front Seat Belt — 63Body Electrical System — 99Windshield Wiper/Washer — 11Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
17steps
~102min
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Description and Operation

Description

The heater unit consists of the mode control actuator and the temperature control actuator.

The temperature control actuator located in the heater unit adjusts the temperature in the following procedures.

The signal from the control unit adjusts the position of the temperature door by controlling the temperature actuator. The temperature is then regulated by the hot/cold air ratio determined by the position of the temperature door.

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Turn the ignition off.

  2. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector.

  3. Check that the temperature control actuator moves to the cool position when 12 V is connected to terminal 3 and ground is connected to terminal 7.

    Check that the temperature control actuator operates in the warm position when the connections are reversed.

    1. -
    2. -
    3. Warm position
    4. Sensor ground    		 5. Feedback signal
    6. Sensor (+5V)
    7. Cool position

  4. Connect the temperature control actuator connector.

  5. Turn the ignition on.

  6. Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 4.

    Specification

    Door Position Voltage (V) Fault Detection
    Max. cool (driver side) 0.3 ± 0.15 V Low voltage: 0.1 V or less
    High voltage: 4.9 V or more
    Max. warm (driver side) 4.7 ± 0.15 V
    Max. Cool (Passenger Side) 0.3 ± 0.15 V
    Max. Heat (Passenger Side) 4.7 ± 0.15 V

    The current actuator position will be sent to the control unit.

  7. If the measured voltage is not within specification, replace the temperature control actuator with a known good one and verify proper operation.

  8. Replace the temperature control actuator if it is determined to be the cause of the problem.

Replacement

[Driver's Side]

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the knee airbag.

    (See Restraint System - "Knee Airbag (KAB) Module").

  3. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the temperature control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.

  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

[Passenger Side]

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the glove box housing.

    (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing")

  3. Remove the passenger side cabin duct (A) after loosening the screw.

  4. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the temperature control actuator (B) after loosening the screws.

  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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