Kia Forte: Blower / Intake Actuator

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Service Manual / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Blower / Intake Actuator

Description and operation

Description

The intake actuator is located at the blower unit. It regulates the intake door by a signal from the control unit. Pressing the intake selection switch will shift between recirculation and fresh air modes.

Specifications

Door position	Voltage (V)	Error detecting
Max. cooling	0.3 ± 0.15	Low voltage : 0.1V or less
Max. heating	4.7 ± 0.15	High voltage : 4.9V or more

Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Disconnect the intake actuator connector.

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.

Pin No	Function
1	-
2	-
3	Fresh air
4	Sensor (+5V)
5	Feedback signal
6	Sensor ground
7	Recirculated air

4.	Connect the intake actuator connector.

5.	Turn the ignition switch ON.

6.	Check the voltage between terminal 6 and 5.

7.	If the measured voltage is not within specification, check the operation by replacing the existing intake actuator with a new genuine part. After that, determine whether replacement of the temperature control actuator is required or not.

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the crash pad center lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Center Lower Panel")

3.	Remove the passenger's side shower duct (A) after loosening the screw.

4.	After loosening the mounting screws, remove the aspirator hose (A).

5.	Disconnect the connector and then remove the intake actuator (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

6.	To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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