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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
    G00549539Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Check for continuity between the terminals (30 and 87) using an ohmmeter.
    CONTINUITY CHART

    Terminal Resistance Measure
    30 - 87 1MΩ or higher If there is continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Each Terminal
    G00547354Courtesy 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).
    CONTINUITY CHART

    Terminal Resistance Measure
    30 - 87 1Ω or less If there is continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
    Fig 3: Starter Relay Terminals
    G00547425Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the starter relay.
  7. Install the fuse box cover.
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