Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Relay Box (Engine Compartment) Inspection
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- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Remove the relay from the engine room relay box.
- There should be continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power and ground are connected to terminals No. 85 and No. 86.
- There should be no continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power is disconnected.



- There should be continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power and ground are connected to terminals No. 85 and No. 86.
- There should be continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87A when power is disconnected.
- There should be no continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power is disconnected.



- There should be continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power and ground are connected to terminals No. 85 and No. 86.
- There should be no continuity between terminals No. 30 and No. 87 when power is disconnected.



- Make sure there is no play in the fuse holders and that the fuses are held securely.
- Is the rating of the fuse specified correctly for each circuit?
- 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.

- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Push the 3 hooks on the relay box in the engine compartment in the direction of the arrow, and install the EMS assembly (A).

- Disconnect the connector and remove the EMS assembly (A).

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