Kia Stonic Quiz
Engine Electrical

Starting system

In this manual: Engine Electrical
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical — 49Engine Electrical — 15Emission control system — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 45Clutch System — 12Manual Transaxle System — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shafts and Axles — 9Suspension — 16Steering — 10restraint system — 15Braking system — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 89Rear Seat — 16Electrical System — 25Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror — 64Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 31
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Description and Operation

Description

The starting system consists of the battery, starter, magneto, ignition and the neutral safety switch (A/T) or clutch pedal switch (M/T), ignition key switch, connecting cables and battery cable.

When the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position, current flows and supplies power to the solenoid coil of the starter motor.

The pinion engagement plunger and shift lever are actuated, and the pinion gear engages with the ring gear.

The contacts close and the starter motor begins to rotate.

To prevent armature damage from excessive speed during cranking, a one-way clutch is installed to prevent the engine from overrunning the starter.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Problem Affected component Measurement
Engine does not crank Battery is insufficiently charged Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Repair or replace wiring
Lock switch [AT type only] Refer to Automatic Transmission - "Lock Switch".
Lock switch [DCT type only] Refer to Dual Clutch Transmission System - "Lock Switch".
Clutch switch (MT type only) Refer to Clutch System - "Clutch Switch".
Fuse blown Replace fuse
Starter malfunction REPLACE
Ignition switch malfunction REPLACE
Engine cranks slowly only Battery is insufficiently charged Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Repair or replace wiring
Starter malfunction REPLACE
Starter keeps running Starter malfunction REPLACE
Ignition switch REPLACE
Starter Motor Cranks but Engine Does Not Crank Wiring short circuit Repair or replace wiring
Broken starter pinion teeth or starter malfunction REPLACE
Broken flywheel ring gear teeth Replace flywheel or torque converter

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