Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Engine Electrical System

Starter Relay

In this manual: Engine Electrical System
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  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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