Kia Optima: Starter
Relay. Repair procedures
Inspection
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1. |
Remove the fuse box cover. |
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2. |
Remove the starter relay (A).

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3. |
Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity
between each terminal.
Terminal
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Continuity
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30 - 87
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NO
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85 - 86
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YES
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4. |
Apply 12V to terminal 85 and ground to terminal 86. Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.

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5. |
If there is no continuity, replace the starter relay. |
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6. |
Install the starter relay. |
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7. |
Install the fuse box cover. |
Armature Inspection
And Test
1.
Remove the starter.
2.
Disassemble the starter as shown at the beginning
of this procedure.
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See also:
Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Auto light sensor
2. Head lamps
3. Lighting switch (Auto)
4. Tail lamps
5. Body control module (BCM)
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Tire Replacement
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake firmly.
2. For manual transaxle vehicles, shift into R (Reverse). For automatic transaxle
vehicles, shift into P (Park).
3. Activate the hazard ...
Summer tires
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models to provide superior performance
on dry roads. Summer tire performance
is substantially reduced in
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire tr ...