Kia Carens: Heater / Temperature Control Actuator Description and operation

The heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control actuator.

The temperature control actuator is located at the heater unit. It regulates the temperature by the procedure as follows.

Signal from control unit adjusts the position of the temperature door by operating the temperature switch. Then the temperature will be regulated by the hot/cold air ratio decided by the position of the temperature door.

PTC Heater (Diesel only) Repair procedures

Inspection Operating Logic Test (Manual only) Inspect the PTC operation with the confirmation logic below : 1. Entering (1) ...

Temperature Control Actuator Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector. 3. ...

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