LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Kia >> 2021 >> Forte EX >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 96 (Heater System) >> Auto Defogging Actuator >> Repair Procedures >> Inspection

Repair Procedures: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Disconnect the auto defogging connector.
  3. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4.

    Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.

    G14557216Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Pin No Function
    1 -
    2 -
    3 Open
    4 Sensor (+5V)
    5 Feedback signal
    6 Sensor ground
    7 Off
  4. Connect the auto defogging actuator connector.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON.
  6. Check the voltage between terminals 6 and 5.
  7. If the measured voltage is not within specification, check the operation by replacing the existing auto defogging actuator with a new genuine part. After that, determine whether replacement of the auto defogging actuator is required or not.