Kia Optima: Starting System / Starter Relay
Repair procedures
1. |
Disconnect the negative battery (-) terminal.
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2. |
Remove the fuse 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 12V 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.26
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Description and operation
Description
The starting system includes the battery, starter, solenoid switch, ignition
switch, inhibitor switch (A/T), clutch pedal switch (M/T), ignition l ...
Service data
Specifications
Purge Control Solenoid
Valve (PCSV)
▷ Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
22. ...
Other information:
The best way to prevent corrosion is to keep your vehicle clean and free of corrosive
materials. Attention to the underside of the vehicle is particularly important.
If you live in a high-corrosion area — where road salts are used, near the
ocean, areas with industrial pollution, acid rai ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.
Remvoe the fuel door housing.
(Refer to Body - "Fuel Filler Door")
3.
Remove the fuel filler door unlock actuator (A) by loosening the m ...