Kia Rio: Heater / Mode Control Actuator
Description and operation
| Description |
The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit.
It adjusts position of mode door by operating mode control actuator based on signal of A/C control unit. Pressing mode select switch makes the mode control actuator shift in order of Vent → Bi-Level → Floor → Mix.
Repair procedures
| Inspection |
| 1. |
Turn the ignition switch OFF. |
| 2. |
Disconnect the mode control actuator connector. |
| 3. |
Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defog mode when connecting 12V to the terminal 4 and grounding terminal 3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connecting in the reverse.
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| 4. |
Connect the mode control actuator connector. |
| 5. |
Turn the ignition switch ON. |
| 6. |
Check the voltage between terminal 6 and 7. Specification With auto defogging activated
With auto defogging deactivated
It will feedback current position of actuator to controls. |
| 7. |
If the measured voltage is not specification, substitute with a known-good mode control actuator and check for proper operation. |
| 8. |
If the problem is corrected, replace the mode control actuator. |
| Replacement |
| 1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
| 2. |
Remove the BCM unit. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Body Control Module (BCM)") |
| 3. |
Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the mode control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws.
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| 4. |
Installation is the reverse order of removal. |
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Description and operation
Description
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Description and operation
Description
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