Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 253

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 DTC s present? 

YES  

Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure. 

NO  

System is performing to specification at this time. 

DTC B2406 AIR MIX MOTOR (DRIVER) 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

Fig. 150: Identifying Temperature Control Actuator Component Location 
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Temperature control actuator located at heater unit, regulates the temperature by the procedure as follows. 
Signal from control unit adjusts position of temp, door by operating temp, motor and then temperature will be 
regulated by the hot/cold air ratio decided by position of temp. door. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The A/C controller sets DTC B2406 if the air mix actuator doesn't move to intended position within 40sec (In 
this case, A/C controller try to move temp, door for 2sec. 3 times, every 20 sec. before setting DTC). 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

 

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DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

SPECIFICATION 

Fig. 151: Air Mix Graph 
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MONITOR SCAN TOOL DATA 

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

2. Engine "ON"  

3. Monitor the "Driver Air Mix Potentiometer" Parameter on the scan tool while operating temp, switch. 

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible cause

DTC Strategy



Voltage check  



Poor connection of connected part  



Open circuit in harness  



Short circuit in harness  



Faulty driver Air Mix potentiometer  



Fault A/C Control Unit  

Threshold value



< 0.1V  

Detecting time



0.3 sec  

FAIL SAFE

-

 

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Fig. 152: Diagnosis Function Screen Display - Air Mix Potentiometer (DR) 
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4. Are the DTC B2406 present and is parameter of "Driver AIR MIX Potentiometer" fixed? 

There is any fault in Driver AIR MIX Motor. If the parameter of "Driver AIR MIX DOOR" is 30% or 
less when the actuator operates to the hot position, or If the parameter is 60% and more when the actuator 
operates to the cold position. 

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 

1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. 

Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical 
damage. 

2. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, 

deterioration, or damage.  

3. Has a problem been found? 

 

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YES  

Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

NO  

Go to "SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION" procedure. 

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check for open in harness. 

1. Ignition "OFF"  

2. Disconnect Driver Air Mix potentiometer.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "3, 4" of Driver Air Mix Motor and terminal "1, 2" of A/C 

control unit. 

Specification: Approx. 0 ohms 

Fig. 153: Checking Resistance Between Terminal "3, 4" Of Driver Air Mix Motor And 
Terminal "1, 2" Of A/C Control Unit 
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4. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

Go to step 2. 

NO  

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

2. Check for short to ground in harness. 

 

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