Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 250

NO  

Substitute with a known-good actuator and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, 
replace actuator and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected. 

1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode and then clear DTC.  

2. Operate the vehicle and monitor the DTC on the scan tool.  

3. Are any DTCs present? 

YES  

Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure. 

NO  

System is performing to specification at this time. 

DTC B1263 DIRECTION POTENTIOMETER SHORT (HIGH) - REAR 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Fig. 136: Identifying Mode Control Actuator Component Location 
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Refer to DTC B1262. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

 

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The A/C controller sets DTC B1263 if there is a short to power in the Direction potentiometer. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART 

SPECIFICATION 

Refer to DTC B1262. 

MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Engine "ON"  

3. Monitor the "DR. DIRECTION POTENTIO." parameter on the scan tool while operating mode switch. 

Fig. 137: Diagnosis Function Screen Display - Direction Potentiometer Rear 
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4. Are the DTC B1263 present and is parameter of "DIRECTION POTENTIO." fixed? 

Parameter of "DIRECTION POTENTIO." will be fixed at 100% (or any value above 90%), or 0% (or any 
value below 10%), if there is any fault in Driver Direction potentiometer.

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible cause

DTC Strategy



Voltage check  



Short circuit in harness  



Faulty driver direction potentiometer  



Open circuit in harness  

Threshold value



> 4.9V  

Detecting time



0.3 sec  

FAIL SAFE



Fix vent position  

 

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YES  

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION procedure. 

NO  

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or A/C controller's connector or was 
repaired and A/C controller memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor 
connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary 
and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

Refer to DTC B1262. 

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check for short in harness. 

1. Ignition "OFF"  

2. Disconnect Rear mode Actuator.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "6" and "7" of Rear Direction potentiometer. 

Specification: Approx. infinity ohms 

Fig. 138: Checking Resistance Between Terminal "6" And "7" Of Rear Direction 
Potentiometer 
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4. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

Go to "GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION" procedure. 

NO  

 

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Check for open in signal harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check for open in ground harness. 

1. Ignition "OFF"  

2. Disconnect Rear mode Actuator.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "5" of evaporator sensor and chassis ground. 

Specification :Approx. 0 ohms 

Fig. 139: Checking Resistance Between Terminal "5" Of Evaporator Sensor And Chassis 
Ground 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure. 

NO  

Check for open in ground harness. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF 
VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

COMPONENT INSPECTION 

Refer to DTC B1262. 

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

Refer to DTC B1262. 

 

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