Kia Soul EV: Blower / Intake Actuator Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning / Blower / Intake Actuator Repair procedures

Inspection

1.	Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2.	Disconnect the intake actuator connector.

Verify that the actuator operates to the recirculation position when 12V is connected to terminal 3 and ground to terminal 7.

Verify that the intake actuator operates to the recirculated air position when connected in reverse.

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

4.	Connect the intake actuator connector.

5.	Turn the ignition switch ON.

Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6.

Specification

Door position	Voltage (V)	Error detecting
Fresh air	0.3±0.15	Low voltage : 0.1V or less High voltage : 4.9V or more
Recirculated air	4.7±0.15	Low voltage : 0.1V or less High voltage : 4.9V or more

It will feedback the current position of the actuator to controls.

7.	If the intake actuator does not operate well, substitute with a verified intake actuator and check for proper operation. Use the replaced actuator if it performs well.

Replacement

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing")

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

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Intake Actuator Description and Operation

Description The intake actuator is located in the blower unit. It regulates the intake door by signal from control unit. Pressing the intake selection switch will shift between recirculation an ...

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