Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Intake Actuator

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
11steps
~66min
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Intake Actuator

Description and Operation

Description

  1. The intake actuator is located on the blower unit.
  2. It adjusts the intake door according to the signal from the control unit.
  3. Each press of the intake mode selection switch changes between recirculation and fresh air modes.

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the intake actuator connector.
  3. Check that the actuator moves to the recirculation position when 12 V is applied to terminal 3 and terminal 4 is grounded.
  4. Check that the intake actuator operates to the fresh air position when the polarity is reversed.
    1. -
    2. –
    3. Fresh
    4. Sensor (+5V)    		 5. Feedback Signal
    6. Sensor Ground
    7. Recirculation

Replacement

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the driver airbag module assembly. (Refer to Body - "Driver Airbag Module Assembly")
  3. Disconnect the connector (A), then remove the intake actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screw.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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