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Repair Procedures: Inspection

  1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  2. Remove the fuse box cover.
  3. Remove the starter relay (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Starter Relay
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  4. Check for continuity between the terminals (30 and 87) using an ohmmeter.
    Terminal Resistance Measure
    30 - 87 1MΩ or higher If there is continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Starter Relay Terminals Using Ohmmeter
    G09751128Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply 12V to the terminal 85 and ground to the terminal 86 and then check for continuity between the terminals (30 and 87).
    Terminal Resistance Measure
    30 - 87 1Ω or less If there is no continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Starter Relay Terminals Using Ohmmeter
    G09751129Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the starter relay.
  7. Install the fuse box cover.