2017 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Air Conditioning System DTCS

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

DTC Description
<DTC B1204 Air Mix Potentiometer Open (Low) - Passenger
<DTC B1205 Air Mix Potentiometer Short (High) - Passenger
<DTC B1208 Intake Potentiometer Open (Low)
<DTC B1209 Intake Potentiometer Short (High)
<DTC B1233 In-Car Temperature Sensor Short (Low)
<DTC B1234 In-Car Temperature Sensor Open (High)
<DTC B1237 Ambient Temperature Sensor Short (Low)
<DTC B1238 Ambient Temperature Sensor Open (High)
<DTC B1241 Evaporator Sensor Short (Low)
<DTC B1242 Evaporator Sensor Open (High)
<DTC B1245 Air Mix Potentiometer Open (Low)-Driver
<DTC B1246 Air Mix Potentiometer Short (High)-Driver
<DTC B1249 Direction Potentiometer Open (Low)-Driver
<DTC B1250 Direction Potentiometer Short (High)-Driver
<DTC B1281 Humidity Sensor Short (Low)? AUTO Defog
<DTC B1282 Humidity Sensor Open (High) - AUTO Defog
<DTC B1283 Direction Potentiometer Open (Low) - AUTO Defog
<DTC B1284 Direction Potentiometer Short (High) - Auto Defog
<DTC B1285 Direction Control Motor -AUTO Defog
<DTC B1672 APT Sensor Fault - CAN Signal
<DTC B1685 Engine RPM fault? CAN Signal
<DTC B1686 Vehicle Speed Sensor Fault? CAN Signal
<DTC B1687 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit - CAN Signal
<DTC B1688 Cluster Ionizer Fault
<DTC B2406 Air Mix Motor - Driver
<DTC B2408 Intake Motor
<DTC B2409 Direction Control Motor-Driver
<DTC B2415 Air Mix Door Motor-Passenger
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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