Kia Sorento: Intake Actuator Inspection - Blower - Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Sorento: Intake Actuator Inspection

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1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the intake actuator connector.
3.
Verify that the intake actuator operates to the fresh position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.
Verify that the intake actuator operates to the recirculation position when connected in reverse.

1. -
2. -
3. Recirculated air
4. Fresh air
5. Sensor (+ 5V)
6. Feedback signal
7. Sensor ground

4.
Connect the intake actuator connector.
5.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
6.
Check the voltage between terminal 6 and 7.
Specification
Door position
Voltage (V)
Error detecting
Fresh air
0.5
Low voltage : 0.1V or less
High voltage : 4.9V or less
Recirculated air
4.5

It will feedback the current position of the actuator to controls.
7.
If the intake actuator does not operate well, substitute with a known-good intake actuator and check for proper operation.
8.
Replace the intake actuator if it is proved that there is a problem with it.
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