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Starter Relay

  1. Remove the fuse box cover.
  2. Remove the starter relay "A".
    Fig 1: Locating Starter Relay
    G00306842Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between specified terminals.
    STARTER RELAY CONTINUITY

    Terminal Continuity
    30-87 NO
    85-86 YES
  4. Apply 12V to terminal 85 and ground to terminal 86. Check for continuity between terminals 30 and 87.
    Fig 2: Identifying Starter Relay Terminals
    G00306843Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. If there is no continuity, replace the starter relay.
  6. Install the starter relay.
  7. Install the fuse box cover.