Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Engine Electrical System

Starter Relay Repair Procedures

In this manual: Engine Electrical System
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the fuse block cover.
  3. Remove the starter relay (A).
  4. Using an ohmmeter, check the continuity between terminals (30 and 87).
    Terminal Resistance Tester connection
    30 - 87 1 MΩ or higher If there is continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.

  5. Apply 12 V to terminal 85 and ground terminal 86, then check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.
    Terminal Resistance Tester connection
    30 - 87 1 Ω or less If there is no continuity between the terminals, replace the relay.

  6. Install the starter relay.
  7. Install the fuse block cover.

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