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Repair Procedures: Inspection

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  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. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between each terminal.
    Terminal Value Measure
    30 - 87 1MΩ or Higher If there is continuity, replace the relay.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Starter Relay Terminal
    G09746895Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply 12V to terminal 85 and ground to terminal 86.

    Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.

    Terminal Value Measure
    30 - 87 1Ω or less If there is no continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Terminals 30 & 87
    G09746896Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. If there is no continuity, replace the starter relay.
  7. Install the starter relay.
  8. Install the fuse box cover.
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