Kia Picanto: Heater / Mode Control Actuator
Components and components location

Description and operation
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→ B/L → floor → mix.
Repair procedures
2. | Disconnect the connector of mode control actuator. |
3. | 3.
Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when
connecting 12V to the terminal 3and grounding terminal 4. |
4. | Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connecting in the reverse.

1. - 2. - 3. Defrost mode 4. Vent mode
| 5. Sensor ground 6. Feedback signal 7. Sesonr (+5V)
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5. | Check the voltage between terminals 6 and 7.
Door position
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Voltage (5-6)
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Error detecting
| Vent
| 0.45 ± 0.15V
| Low voltage :0.1V or less High voltage :4.9V or more
| Defrost
| 4.55 ± 0.15V
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It will feedback current position of actuator to controls. |
6. | If the measured voltage is not specification, substitute with a known-good mode control actuator and check for proper operation. |
7. | If the problem is corrected, replace the mode control actuator. |
1. | Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. |
2. | Remove the main crash pad assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")
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3. | Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the mode control actuator (B) after loosening the mounting screws
 |
4. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
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Description and operation
Description
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the heater unit.
(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit")
3.Remove the heater core cover (A) a ...
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Specifications
Specification
▷ 13.5V, 120A [ISG only]
Item
Specification
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Repair procedures
Removal
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds after loosening the screws.
(Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panal")
3.Disconnect the wiper switch / washer switch connector (A).
4.Rem ...