Engine Electrical System

Ignition Coil Repair Procedures

9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
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Removal

[Ignition Coil No. 2, No. 4, No. 6]
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Disconnect the ignition coil connector (A).
  4. Remove the ignition coil by loosening the bolts (B).
    • When disconnecting the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin (A) and press the clip (B).
  5. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  6. Remove the engine cover.
  7. Remove the coolant reservoir assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Coolant Reservoir")
  8. Disconnect the ignition coil connector (A).
  9. Remove the ignition coil by loosening the bolts (B).
    • When disconnecting the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin (A) and press the clip (B).
[Ignition Coil No. 1, No. 3, No. 5]

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal. Ignition coil bolts: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N·m

Inspection

  1. Measure the primary coil resistance between terminals (+) and (-).

    Standard value: 0.62 Ω ± 10 %

Test yourself

A quick Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.