Kia Soul: Seat Heater (Air Ventilation) Inspection - Seat Electrical - Body Electrical SystemKia Soul: Seat Heater (Air Ventilation) Inspection

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Seat Electrical / Seat Heater (Air Ventilation) Inspection

Front Seat
1.
Check for continuity and measure the resistance between terminals.

　
 Connector
 Resistanc
(± 10%)
Cushion (C)
 1-4
 4.54 Ω
Back (B)
 1-4
 5.16 Ω
Set (A)
 3-4
 9.70 Ω

  
Performance of heater is the average temperature of seat surface.
The temperature of seat surface according to pushing the seat heater switch is as below.
　
 Type
 1st
 2nd
 3rd
First row seat
 Cushion
(±2°C/±35.6°F)
 3 Step
 36°C
(96.8°F)
 39°C
(102.2°F)
 42°C
(107.6°F)
Back
(±2°C/±35.6°F)
 40°C
(104°F)
 45°C
(113°F)
 50°C
(122°F)

    Seat Heater (Air Ventilation) Circuit Diagram
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    Air Ventilation Seat Control Unit Component Location
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