Kia Rio: Intake Actuator Inspection - Blower - Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning - Kia Rio UB 2012-2025 Service ManualKia Rio: Intake Actuator Inspection

1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the intake actuator connector.
3.
Verify that the intake actuator operates to the fresh position when connecting 12V to terminal 4 and grounding terminal 3.
Verify that the intake actuator operates to the recirculation position when connecting in the reverse.


1. -                 
2. –                  
3. Recirculation
4. Fresh              
5. Sensor Ground
6. Feedback Signal
7. Sensor (+ 5V)

4.
Connect the intake actuator connector.
5.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
6.
Check the voltage between terminal 6 and 5.
Specification
Door position
Voltage (V)
Error detecting
Fresh
0.5
Low voltage : 0.1V or less
Recirculation
4.5
High voltage : 4.9V or more

7.
If the intake actuator is not operated well, substitute with a known-good intake actuator and check for proper operation.
8.
Replace the intake actuator if it is proved that there is a problem with it.
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