Kia Rio YB Quiz
Engine Electrical System

Starting System

In this manual: Engine Electrical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
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Description and Operation

Description

The starting system includes the battery, starter motor, magnetic switch, ignition switch, neutral safety switch (A/T), clutch pedal position switch (M/T), ignition lock switch, connecting wires, and battery cable.

When the ignition key is turned to the START position, current flows and energizes the starter solenoid coil.

The solenoid plunger and shift lever are activated, and the pinion gear engages with the ring gear.

The contacts close and the starter motor cranks the engine.

To prevent damage caused by excessive rotation of the starter armature, the pinion gear overrunning clutch disengages when the engine starts.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptom Suspect area Remedy
Engine Does Not Crank Low Battery Charge Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Repair or replace cables
Lock switch [AT type only] Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Park/Neutral Position Switch".
Lock switch [DCT type only] Refer to Dual Clutch Transmission System - "Inhibitor Switch".
Clutch Pedal Position Switch [MT type only] Refer to Clutch System - "Clutch Switch".
Blown fuse Replace fuse
Starter malfunction Replace
Ignition switch malfunction Replace
Engine Cranks Slowly Low Battery Charge Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn Repair or replace cables
Starter malfunction Replace
Starter keeps running Starter malfunction Replace
Ignition Lock Replace
Starter cranks but engine does not start Short circuit in wiring Repair or replace wiring
Broken gear teeth or starter Replace
Ring gear teeth broken Replace flywheel or torque converter

Test yourself

A quick Kia Rio YB quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.