Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Blower Resistor

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Measure the resistance between the terminals.

  2. If the measured resistance does not meet the specification, replace the blower resistor. (After removing the resistor)

    1. Pin No.

      1. ML
      2. M3      		 3. HI
      4. LO

    2. Wiring Diagram

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the protective cover under the cover (A).

  3. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the blower resistor (B) after loosening the mounting screws.

Test yourself

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