Kia Sorento Owner's Manual Quiz
Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Starter Relay Inspection

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8steps
~48min
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the fuse block cover.
  3. Remove the starter relay (A).
  4. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between each terminal.
    Terminal Continuity
    30 - 87 NO
    85 - 86 YES
  5. Apply 12 V to terminal 85 and ground terminal 86. Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.
  6. If there is no continuity, replace the starter relay.
  7. Install the starter relay.
  8. Install the fuse block cover.

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