Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 257

Fig. 168: Identifying Mode Control Actuator (Driver's) Component Location 
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Refer to DTC B1249. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The A/C controller sets DTC B2409 if the direction motor doesn't move to intended position within 40sec (In 
this case, A/C controller try to move mode door for 2sec. 3 times, every 20 sec. before setting DTC). 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART 

SPECIFICATION 

Refer to DTC B1249. 

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. 

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible cause

DTC Strategy



Voltage check  



Poor connection of connected part  



Open circuit in harness  



Short circuit in harness  



Faulty driver direction potentiometer  



Fault A/C Control Unit.  

Threshold value



< 0.1V  

Detecting time



0.3 sec  

FAIL SAFE

-

 

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Fig. 169: Diagnosis Function Screen Display - Direction Potentiometer DR 
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4. Are the DTC B2409 present and is parameter of "Driver DIRECTION POTENTIO." fixed? 

There is any fault in Driver Direction Motor. If the parameter of "Driver DIRECTION POTENTIO." is 
10% or less on "VENT" mode, or If the parameter is 90% or more on "DEF" mode. 

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 B1249. 

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

1. Check for open in harness. 

1. Ignition "OFF"  

2. Disconnect Driver mode Actuator.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "3, 4" of Driver Direction Motor and terminal "4, 5" of A/C 

control unit. 

 

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Specification: Approx. 0 ohms 

Fig. 170: Checking Resistance Between Terminal "3, 4" Of Driver Direction Motor And 
Terminal "4, 5" 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. 

1. Ignition "OFF"  

2. Disconnect Driver mode Actuator.  

3. Measure resistance between terminal "3, 4" of Driver Direction Motor and chassis ground. 

Specification: Approx. infinity ohms 

 

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Fig. 171: Checking Resistance Between Terminal "3, 4" Of Driver Air Mix Motor And 
Chassis Ground 
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4. Is the measured resistance within specifications? 

YES  

Go to "VISUAL/PHYSICAL INSPECTION" procedure. 

NO  

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

VISUAL/PHYSICAL INSPECTION 

1. Check actuator. 

Check if Driver Direction Actuator works properly through ACTUATION TEST. 

1. Ignition: ON  

2. Connect scan tool and select "ACTUATION TEST" mode and press [F1] 

Fig. 172: Diagnosis Function Screen Display - Actuation Test 
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3. Does Driver Direction Actuator work properly? 

YES  

Go to "COMPONENT INSPECTION" procedure. 

NO  

 

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