2021 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Air Conditioning System DTCS

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

DTC Description
DTC B1204 13: Air Mix Potentiometer Open (Low) - Passenger
DTC B1205 11: Air Mix Potentiometer Short (High) - Passenger
DTC B1208 13: Intake Potentiometer Open (Low)
DTC B1209 11: Intake Potentiometer Short (High)
DTC B1233 11: Incar Temp Sensor Short (Low) - Front
DTC B1234 13: Incar Temp Sensor Open (High) - Front
DTC B1237 11: Ambient Temperature Sensor Short (Low)
DTC B1238 13: Ambient Temperature Sensor Open (High)
DTC B1241 11: Evaporator Sensor Short (Low)
DTC B1242 13: Evaporator Sensor Open (High)
DTC B1245 13: Air Mix Potentiometer Open (Low) - Driver
DTC B1246 11: Air Mix Potentiometer Short (High) - Driver
DTC B1249 13: Direction Potentiometer Open (Low) - Driver
DTC B1250 11: Direction Potentiometer Short (High) - Driver
DTC B1281 11: Humidity Sensor Short (Low) - AUTO Defog
DTC B1282 13: Humidity Sensor Open (High) - AUTO Defog
DTC B1283 13: Direction Potentiometer Open (Low) - AUTO Defog
DTC B1284 11: Direction Potentiometer Short (High) - AUTO Defog
DTC B1285 77: Direction Control Motor - AUTO Defog
DTC B1672 88: APT Sensor Fault - CAN Signal
DTC B1685 88: Engine RPM fault - CAN Signal
DTC B1686 88: Vehicle Speed Sensor Fault - CAN Signal
DTC B1687 88: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Fault - CAN Signal
DTC B16A4 13: ECV Fault
DTC B2406 77: Air Mix Motor - Driver
DTC B2408 77: Intake Motor
DTC B2409 77: Direction Control Motor - Driver
DTC B2415 77: Air Mix Motor - Passenger
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When to See a Mechanic

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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