Kia Optima: Blower / Blower Resistor
Repair procedures
1. |
Measure the resistance between the terminals.
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2. |
measured resistance is not within specification, the blower resistor
must be replaced. (After removing the resistor)
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Pin No

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(2) |
Circuit Diagram

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1. |
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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2. |
Remove the crash pad under cover (A).

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3. |
Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the blower resistor (B)
after loosening the mounting screws.

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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation.
2.
If the blower motor does not operate ...
Description and operation
Description
It is installed to the DATC and adjusts the fan rpm by precisely controlling
the voltage applied to the blower motor.
Repair procedures
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Other information:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Crash pad garnish [LH]
2. Crash pad garnish [RH]
3. Crash pad center garnish
Repair procedures
Replacement
[Crash pad center garnish]
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Integrated central control
unit (ICU)
Description and operation
Description
Integrated Central control Unit (ICU) combines both Smart Junction Block (SJB)
and Integrated Gatew ...