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Self Diagnosis

  1. Self-diagnosis process

    The F.A.T.C. module self test feature will detect electrical malfunction and provide error codes for system components with suspected failures.

    Fig 1: Control Panel Access Method Flow Chart
    G06411021Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: DTC data can be retrieved from the control panel directly or from the DLC using the Hi-Scan Pro.
  2. How to read self-diagnostic code

    After the display panel flickers three times every 0.5 second, the corresponding fault code flickers on the setup temperature display panel every 0.5 second and will show two figures. Codes are displayed in numerical format

    Fault code 

    FAULT CODE CHART

    Fault code Fail description
    Control unit
    0 Normal
    11 INCAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPEN (High)
    12 INCAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SHORT (Low)
    13 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPEN (High)
    14 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR SHORT (Low)
    15 WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPEN (High)
    16 WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR SHORT (Low)
    17 EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPEN (High)
    18 EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SHORT (Low)
    19 TEMP POTENTIOMETER OPEN or SHORT (Drive)
    20 TEMP POTENTIOMETER FAULT (Drive)
    21 MODE POTENTIOMETER OPEN or SHORT
    22 MODE POTENTIOMETER FAULT
    23 HUMIDITY SENSOR OPEN (Open)
    24 HUMIDITY SENSOR SHORT (Short)
    25 INTAKE POTENTIOMETER OPEN or SHORT
    26 INTAKE POTENTIOMETER FAULT
    32 TEMP POTENTIOMRTER OPEN or SHORT (Passenger)
    33 TEMP POTENTIOMETER FAULT (Passenger)
  3. Fault code display.
    Fig 2: Fault Code Display
    G06411022Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. If fault codes are displayed during the check, Inspect malfunction causes by referring to fault codes.
  5. Fail safe
    1. In-car temperature sensor: Control with the value of 25°C (77°F)
    2. Ambient temperature sensor: Control with the value of 20°C (67°F)
    3. Evaporator temperature sensor: Control with the value of -2°C (28.4°F)
    4. Humidity sensor: Doesn't control.
    5. Photo sensor: None correction
    6. Temperature control actuator (Air mix potentiometer):
      1. If temperature set 17°C-24.5°C, fix at maximum cooling position.
      2. If temperature set 25°C-32°C, fix at maximum heating position.
    7. Mode control actuator (Direction potentiometer):
      1. Fix vent position, while selecting vent mode.
      2. Fix defrost position, while selecting all except vent mode.
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