Kia Sportage: Heater / Temperature Control Actuator Description and operation

The heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control actuator.

Located in the heater unit, the temperature control actuator regulates the temperature in the following procedures.

Signal from control unit adjusts the position of the temperature door by operating the temperature switch. Then the temperature will be regulated by the hot/cold air ratio decided by the position of the temperature door.

PTC Heater Repair procedures

Inspection Operating Logic Test (Manual only) Inspect the PTC operation by confirmation logic as follows; 1. Entering (1) Se ...

Temperature Control Actuator Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector. 3. ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Thermostat Repair procedures

Removal and Installation    Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Battery Specifications

Specification Battery ▷MF68L-BCI : Openable Item Specification Capacity [20 hr / 5 hr] (AH) 68 / 54 Cold Cranking Amperage (A) 600 (SAE) / 480 (EN) Reserve Capacity (Min) ...