Kia Forte: Auto Defogging Actuator Inspection - Heater - Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service ManualKia Forte: Auto Defogging Actuator Inspection

Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Heater / Auto Defogging Actuator Inspection

1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the auto defogging connector.
3.
Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to the terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.
Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connecting in the reverse.

1. -
2. -
3. Open
4. Sensor (+ 5V)
5. Feedback signal
6. Sensor ground
7. Close

4.
Connect the auto defogging actuator connector.
5.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
6.
Check the voltage between terminals 6 and 5.
Specification
Door position
Voltage (V)
Error detecting
Defog OFF (Close)
4.7 ± 0.15
High voltage :
4.9V or more
Defog ON (Open)
1.7 ± 0.15
Low voltage :
0.1V or less

It will feedback the current position of the actuator to the controls.
7.
If the measured voltage is not within specification, substitute with a known-good auto defogging actuator and check for proper operation.
8.
Replace the auto defogging actuator if it is proved that there is a problem with it.
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