Kia Soul: Field Effect Transistor (FATC) Inspection
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Blower / Field Effect Transistor (FATC) Inspection
| 1. |
Turn the ignition switch ON.
|
| 2. |
Manually operate the control switch and measure the voltage of
the blower motor.
|
| 3. |
Select the control switch to raise the voltage until high speed.
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| Segment |
Manual Blower Voltage
(V) |
|
| A/C ON |
A/C OFF |
|
| 1 |
3.8 |
3.4 |
| 2 |
4.5 |
4.5 |
| 3 |
5.8 |
5.8 |
| 4 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
| 5 |
8.6 |
8.6 |
| 6 |
9.8 |
9.8 |
| 7 |
11.3 |
11.3 |
| 8 |
Battery (+) |
|
| 1. |
If the measured voltage is not within specification, substitute
with a known-good field effect transistor and check for proper operation.
|
| 2. |
Replace the field effect transistor if it is proved that there
is a problem with it.
|
Blower Resistor (Manual) Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing")
...
Field Effect Transistor (FATC) Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing")
...
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