Kia Optima: Inspection
| 1. |
Check the bushing for wear. |
| 2. |
Check the brake pedal for bending
or twisting. |
| 3. |
Check the brake pedal return
spring for damage. |
| 4. |
Check the stop lamp switch.
| (1) |
Connect a circuit tester
to the connector of stop lamp switch, and check whether or not there
is continuity when the plunger of the stop lamp switch is pushed
in and when it is released. |
| (2) |
The stop lamp switch
is in good condition if there is no continuity when plunger(A) is
pushed.

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1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and
disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel
and reinforcing panel. (Refer to the Body group- crash ...
Stop lamp switch clearance adjustment
If the gap between stop lamp switch and bracket is not 1.0 ~ 2.0mm(0.04~ 0.08in),
conform to below.
1.
Disconnect the stop lamp switch
...
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Installation
•
Install the component with the specified
torques.
•
Note that internal d ...
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the OTS connector.
3.
Remove the OTS.
4.
After immersing the thermistor of the ...
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS). Description and Operation
Description
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) is located in the
engine coolant passage of the cylinder head for detecting the engine coolant
temperature. The ECTS uses a thermistor that ...