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Repair procedures: Inspection

  1. Remove the fuse box cover.
  2. Remove the starter relay (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Starter Relay
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  3. Using an ohmmeter, check that there is continuity between each terminal.
    TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

    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: Checking Continuity Starter Relay Terminals 30 And 87
    G06828734Courtesy 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.