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Repair Procedures: Inspection

  1. Remove the fuse box cover.
  2. Remove the starter relay (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Starter Relay
    G06526101Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between each terminal.
    TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

    Terminal Continuity
    30 - 87 NO
    85 - 86 YES
  4. Apply 12V to terminal 85 and ground to terminal 86.

    Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.

    Fig 2: Identifying Starter Relay Terminals
    G06526102Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. If there is no continuity, replace the starter relay.
  6. Install the starter relay.
  7. Install the fuse box cover.