ignition KIA CARNIVAL 2007 Repair Manual

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REPLACEMENT
1.Pull up the parking brake.
2. Position the shift lever in 'N' range.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove the battery tray.
6. Remove the inhibiter switch connector.
7. Remove the shift cable mounting nut(A).
8.Remove the inhibiter switch loosening the mounting bolts.
9. Refering to 'INSPECTION', check for continuity. If there is an error, replace the inhibiter switch.
10. After tightening the shift cable mounting nut, connect the inhibiter switch.
11. Install the battery, battery tray and the air cleaner assembly.
INSPECTION
1.Check for the starter motor when the ignition switch is at 'START' position and the shift lever at 'P' or 'N' range.
2. Check for the rear lamp when the ignition switch if it does not work properly.
3. Check for the inhibiter switch if it does not work properly.
4. If the inhibiter switch is not fixed in a proper position, reassemble it in the right position.
5. Re- check 1 and 2 procedures.
6. Using a scan tool, confirm the DTCs.
7. Disconnect the battery ( - ) terminal and the inhibiter switch.
8. Check for continuity between terminals at the switch connector.

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
INSPECTION
1.Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect evaporator temperature sensor.
3. Using the multi- tester, Measure resistance between terminal "1" and "2" of evaporator temperature sensor.
Specification
Evaporator core temperature [°C(°F)] Resistance [kΩ]
- 10(14) 13.6
0(32) 8
10(50) 4.9
15(59) 3.9
30(86) 2
40(104) 1.3
50(122) 0.9
4. If the measured resistance is not specification, substitute with a known- good evaporator temperature sensor and
check for proper operation.
5. If the problem is corrected, replace the evaporator temperature sensor.
REPLACEMENT
1.Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery terminal.
2. Remove the center lower side cover(B).

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
INSPECTION
1.Ignition "ON"
2. Blow air with changing temperature to the in car sensor air inlet. Measure sensor resistance between 2 and 4
terminals.
Specification
Temperature [°C(°F)] Resistance between terminals 2and 4 (kΩ)
0 (32) 97.83 ± 2.61%
15 (59) 47.12 ± 1.45%
25 (77) 30.00 ± 1.20%
35 (95) 19.60 ± 1.44%
50 (122) 10.82 ± 2.26%
In car sensor is negative type thermistor that resistance will rise with lower temperature, and reduce with
higher temperature.
REPLACEMENT
1.Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery terminal.
2. Remove the A/C control pannel. (Refer to BD group).
3. Disconnect the connector of in - car sensor (A).Loosen the mounting 2 screws and then remove the in - car sensor
(B).
4.Installation is the reverse order of removal.

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
INSPECTION
1.Ignition "ON"
2. Using the scan tool.
3. Emit intensive light toward photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change.
4. The voltage will rise with higher intensive light and reduce with lower intensive light.
REPLACEMENT
1.Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery terminal.
2. With the ( - ) driver, remove the photo sensor (B) from the center of defrost nozzle (A).
3.Install in the reverse order of removal.

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
INSPECTION
1.Ignition "ON"
2. Using the multi- tester, Measure resistance between terminal "1" and "2" of water temperature sensor.
Specification
Coolant temperature [°C(°F)] Resistance (kΩ)Voltage (V)
- 10(14) 55.85 ± 3% 4.24 ± 3%
0(32) 32.91 ± 3% 3.83 ± 3%
10(50) 19.99 ± 3% 3.33 ± 3%
20(68) 12.51 ± 3% 2.78 ± 3%
30(86) 8.047 ± 3% 2.23 ± 3%
40(104) 5.311 ± 3% 1.73 ± 3%
50(122) 3.588 ± 3% 1.32 ± 3%
60(140) 2.476 ± 3% 0.99 ± 3%
70(158) 1.742 ±3% 0.74 ± 3%
80(176) 1.246 ± 3% 0.55 ± 3%
3. If the measured resistance is not specification, substitute with a known- good water temperature sensor and check
for proper operation.
4. If the problem is corrected, replace the water temperature sensor.
Negative type thermistor that resistance will rise with lower temperature, and reduce with higher temperature.
REPLACEMENT
1.Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery terminal.
2. Remove the grove box. (Refer to BD group)
3. Disconnect the connector (B) of water temperature sensor and then remove the water temperature sensor(A) by
pulling out.

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
INSPECTION
1.Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect ambient temperature sensor.
3. Check the resistance of ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 whether it is changed by changing
of the ambient temperature.
Specification
Ambient temperature [°C(°F)] Resistance between terminals 1and 2 (kΩ)
- 10(14) 164 ± 3%
0 (32) 97.5 ± 3%
10 (50) 59.6 ± 3%
20 (68) 37.5 ± 3%
4.If the measured resistance is not specification, substitute with a known- good ambient temperature sensor and
check for proper operation.
5. If the problem is corrected, replace the ambient temperature sensor.
REPLACEMENT
1.Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to BD group)
3. Remove the ambient temperature sensor (A).
4.Installation is the reverse order of removal.

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
INSPECTION
1.Ignition "ON"
2. Using the scan tool.
3. Check the output voltage of AQS between terminals 2 and 3.
Specification
Condition Output signal Fresh/recirculation
Normal condition 4 ~ 5VFresh
Hazardous gas detection 0 ~ 1VRecirculation
4.AQS diagnosis and fail safe
Detect the open of signal for 7 seconds without choosing the AQS switch when IG on.
If 2.5V or more is detected for 3.5 seconds or more among 7 seconds, be judged the open of AQS signal.
Operate as below fail safe function, while choosing AQS.
Fail safe: Release the AQS (AQS cannot be selected), Fresh/recirculation maintains previous situation of AQS
selection.
When IG is turned ON, AQS heats for 34±5 seconds, it will output below 1.0 voltage during this time.
REPLACEMENT
1.Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front bumper (Refer to BD group).
3. Remove the AQS (A) after loosening the mounting screws (B).
4.Installation is the reverse order of removal.

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
INSPECTION
1.Ignition "ON"
2. Using the scan tool.
3. Check the frequency of humidity sensor between terminals 2 and 3.
Humidity (%) Frequency between terminals 2and 3 (Hz)
30 6976 ± 5%
50 6728 ± 5%
60 6600 ± 5%
70 6468 ± 5%
80 6330 ± 5%
90 6186 ± 5%
4. If the measured resistance is not specification, substitute with a known- good humidity sensor and check for proper
operation.
5. If the problem is corrected, replace the Humidity sensor.
REPLACEMENT
1.Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery terminal.
2. Remove the center facia lower panel (A). (Refer to BD group)
3. Disconnect the humidity sensor connector (A).
4. Loosen 2 screws and then remove the humidity sensor (B).
5.Installation is the reverse order of removal.

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
INSPECTION
1.Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect the connector of temperature control actuator.
3. Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the hot position when connecting 12V to the terminal 1 and
grounding terminal 2.
Verify that the temperature control actuator operates to the cool position when connecting in the reverse.
[PASSENGER]
Specification
Door position Voltage (3- 4)Error detecting
Max. cooling 0.4 ± 0.15VLow voltage : 0.1V or less
Max. heating 4.6 ± 0.15VHigh voltage :4.9V or more
[DRIVER]
Specification
Door position Voltage (4- 5)Error detecting
Max. cooling 0.4 ± 0.15VLow voltage : 0.1V or less
Max. heating 4.6 ± 0.15VHigh voltage :4.9V or more
It will feedback current position of actuator to controls.
4. If the measured voltage is not specification, substitute with a known- good temperature control actuator and check
for proper operation.
5. If the problem is corrected, replace the temperature control actuator.
REPLACEMENT

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
INSPECTION
1.Ignition "OFF"
2. Disconnect the connector of mode control actuator.
3. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the defrost mode when connecting 12V to the terminal 1 and
grounding terminal 2.
4. Verify that the mode control actuator operates to the vent mode when connecting in the reverse.
[DRIVER]
[PASSENGER]
5.Check the voltage between terminals 3 and 4.
Door position Voltage (3- 4)Error detecting
Vent 0.4 ± 0.15VLow voltage :0.1V or less
Defrost 4.6 ± 0.15VHigh voltage :4.9V or more
It will feedback current position of actuator to controls.
6. If the measured voltage is not specification, substitute with a known- good mode control actuator and check for
proper operation.
7. If the problem is corrected, replace the mode control actuator.
REPLACEMENT
1.Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery terminal.
2. Remove the driver’s crush pad lower panel (Refer to BD group).
3. Disconnect the temperature control actuator connector (A) after removing the air duct.
4. Loosen the mounting screw and then remove the temperature control actuator (B).