Starters: Other Kia Optima I

STARTER CIRCUIT

Battery voltage is applied to terminal "B" of starter solenoid at all times. see scheme 3 When the ignition is turned to START position, battery voltage is sent through either a clutch pedal position switch (M/T) or transmission range switch (A/T) to terminal "S" of starter solenoid. This energizes the solenoid, applying voltage to starter motor, engaging starter drive gear to flywheel and cranking engine.

Vehicles equipped with DOHC engine and an A/T, use a gear reduction starter. All other vehicles are equipped with conventional starters.

PINION GAP

Note. DO NOT apply voltage to starter assembly for more than 10 seconds.

1. With starter on a bench, disconnect terminal connector from starter solenoid "M" terminal. see scheme 3 Apply battery voltage to solenoid "S" terminal and ground starter motor body. Pinion will eject. Measure pinion gap between pinion and stopper. See «STARTER SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-99681-S15594706812001072600000).
2. If pinion gap is not within specification, make adjustment by increasing or decreasing number of washers between solenoid and drive housing. Gap will decrease as number of washers is increased.

TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH

Note. Transmission Range (TR) switch adjustment procedure for Rio and Optima & Magentis (Canadian) is not available from the manufacturer.

Sephia & Spectra

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery, air cleaner assembly, and battery tray. Remove transmission selector cable nut and clip. Disconnect selector cable. Place transmission manual shift valve in Neutral position.
2. Disconnect transmission range switch connector. Loosen range switch mounting bolts. Using ohmmeter, measure continuity between range switch connector terminals No. 5 and 6. (Scheme 9) Adjust switch until continuity exists.
3. Tighten transmission range switch mounting bolts. Ensure selector lever range position and transmission range switch correspond. Tighten attaching bolt to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-99681-S04849036622001072600000).

Scheme 9

Sportage

Loosen transmission range switch attaching bolt. Shift gear selector lever to Neutral. Align groove and neutral base line. (Scheme 10) Tighten attaching bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Scheme 10

Sephia & Sportage (M/T)

CPP switch is mounted on bracket, near top front of clutch pedal. Disconnect CPP switch wiring connector. Using ohmmeter, ensure continuity exists between CPP switch connector terminals when clutch pedal is depressed. If continuity does not exist, replace switch.

Sephia & Spectra (A/T)

1. Ensure starter operates with ignition switch in START position and transmission in Park or Neutral. Ensure back-up lights illuminate with ignition switch in ON position and transmission in Reverse. Ensure that position of gear selector lever and shift pattern indicator correspond. If starter does not operate or back-up lights do not illuminate, adjust switch. See «TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH»(ref-99681-S23331558412001072600000) under ADJUSTMENTS. If problem persists, go to next step.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery, air cleaner assembly, and battery tray. Disconnect TR switch connector. Check continuity between TR switch terminals. See «TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH CONTINUITY (SEPHIA)»(ref-99681-S16768872222001072600000) table. (Scheme 9) If continuity is not as specified, replace and adjust TR switch. Tighten attaching bolt to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-99681-S04849036622001072600000).

TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CONTINUITY (SEPHIA & SPECTRA)

Sportage (A/T)

1. Ensure starter operates with ignition switch in START position and transmission in Park or Neutral. Ensure back-up lights illuminate with ignition switch in ON position and transmission in Reverse. If starter does not operate or back-up lights do not illuminate, adjust switch. See «TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH»(ref-99681-S23331558412001072600000) under ADJUSTMENTS. If problem persists, go to next step.
2. Disconnect TR switch connector. Check continuity between TR switch terminals. See «TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH CONTINUITY (SPORTAGE)»(ref-99681-S02551568532001072600000) table. (Scheme 11) If continuity is not as specified, replace and adjust TR switch. Tighten attaching bolt to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-99681-S04849036622001072600000).

TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH CONTINUITY (SPORTAGE)

Scheme 11

Brush

Measure brush length. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS . If a brush is worn to, or beyond, wear limit, replace all brushes.

Brush Holder

Using ohmmeter, check continuity between each insulated brush and plate. If continuity exists, replace brush holder.