Kia Carens: Seat Electrical / Seat Heater (Air Ventilation) Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Seat Electrical / Seat Heater (Air Ventilation) Repair procedures

Inspection

Front Seat

Check for continuity and measure the resistance between terminals.

No.	Description	No.	Description
1	Ground	5	Blower power
2	Heater cushion	6	NTC (+)
3	Heater back	7	Back blower
4	NTC (-)	8	Cushion blower

Standard value (Fabric / Leather)

Cushion : 5.88 Ω ± 10%

Back : 5.23 Ω ± 10%

Set : 11.11 Ω ± 10%

Operate the seat heater after connecting the connector, and then check the thermostat by measuring the temperature of seat surface.

	1st	2nd	3rd
Cushion (±2°C/ ±35.6°F)	36°C (96.8°F)	39°C (102.2°F)	42°C (107.6°F)
Back (±2°C/ ±35.6°F)	40°C (104°F)	45°C (113°F)	50°C (122°F)

Seat Heater (Air Ventilation) Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

Air Ventilation Seat Control Unit Components and components location

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Components and components location

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Specifications

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