Kia Sportage: Starting System / Starter Relay Repair procedures
1. |
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
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2. |
Remove the engine room fuel & relay box cover.
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3. |
Remove the starter relay (A).
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4. |
Check for continuity between the terminals (30 and 87) using an ohmmeter.
Terminal
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Resistance
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Measure
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30 - 87
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1MΩ or higher
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If there is continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
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5. |
Apply 12 V to the terminal 85 and ground to the terminal 86 and then
check for continuity between the terminals (30 and 87).
Terminal
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Resistance
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Measure
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30 - 87
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1Ω or less
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If there is no continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.
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6. |
Install the starter relay.
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7. |
Install the fuse box cover.
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - & ...
Other information:
Inspection
1.
Switch "OFF" ignition.
2.
Remove the battery and battery tray.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
3.
Disconnect the solenoid valve connector (A).
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
3.
Remove the shift lever knob (A).
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