Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Relay Box (Engine Compartment) Inspection

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the relay from the engine room relay box.
  3. There should be continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power and ground are connected to terminals No. 85 and No. 86.
  4. There should be no continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power is disconnected.
  5. There should be continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power and ground are connected to terminals No. 85 and No. 86.
  6. There should be continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87A when power is disconnected.
  7. There should be no continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power is disconnected.
  8. There should be continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power and ground are connected to terminals No. 85 and No. 86.
  9. There should be no continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power is disconnected.
  10. Make sure there is no play in the fuse holders and that the fuses are held securely.
  11. Is the rating of the fuse specified correctly for each circuit?
  12. Is there a blown fuse? If a fuse must be replaced, be sure to use a new fuse of the same capacity. Always determine why the fuse blew first and fully correct the problem before installing a new fuse.
Power Relay (Type A) Check continuity between terminals. A: Start relay No. 1 B: Windshield de-icer relay C: Outlet relay D: Security alarm horn relay E: Right headlamp relay F: IGN 1 relay G: IGN 2 relay H: Rear window defogger relay I: Horn relay J: Cooling fan relay Power Relay (Type B) Check continuity between terminals. A: Wiper relay (low) B: Start relay No. 2 (without immobilizer/smart key) / ACC relay (with smart key) Power Relay (Type C) Check continuity between terminals. A: Condenser pan relay No. 1 Fuse Multi-fuseEMS Unit Replacement
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Push the 3 hooks on the relay box in the engine compartment in the direction of the arrow, and install the EMS assembly (A).
  3. Disconnect the connector and remove the EMS assembly (A).

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