Starting System - 2.0L: Diagnosis Kia Optima III

Starter Circuit Troubleshooting

Note. The battery must be in good condition and fully charged.

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1. Disconnect the fuel pump relay (A) in the fuse box.
2. With the shift lever in N or P (A/T) or clutch pedal pressed (M/T), turn the ignition switch to "START" If the starter normally cranks the engine, starting system is OK. If the starter will not crank the engine at all, go to next step. If it won't disengage from the ring gear when you release key, check for the following until you find the cause. Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction. Dirty pinion gear or damaged overrunning clutch.
3. Check the battery condition. Check electrical connections at the battery, battery negative cable connected to the body, engine ground cables, and the starter for looseness and corrosion. Then try starting the engine again. If the starter cranks the engine normally, repair the loose connection repaired the problem. The starting system is now OK. If the starter still does not crank the engine, go to next step.
4. Disconnect the connector from the S-terminal of solenoid. Connect a jumper wire from the B-terminal of solenoid to the S-terminal of solenoid. If the starter cranks the engine, go to next step. If the starter still does not crank the engine, remove the starter, and repair or replace as necessary.
5. Check the following items in the order listed until you find the open circuit. Check the wire and connectors between the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the ignition switch, and between the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the starter. Check the ignition switch. Refer to «IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY»(ref-429609) . Check the transaxle range switch connector or ignition lock switch connector. Inspect the starter relay.

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1. Disconnect the field coil wire from the M-terminal of solenoid switch.
2. Connect the battery as shown. If the starter pinion pops out, it is working properly. To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
3. Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. If the pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil is working properly. To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.
4. Disconnect the battery also from the body. If the pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly. To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.

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1. Place the starter motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws and connect a fully-charged 12-volt battery to starter motor as follows.
2. Connect a test ammeter (150-ampere scale) and carbon pile rheostats as shown in the illustration.
3. Connect a voltmeter (15-volt scale) across starter motor.
4. Rotate carbon pile to the off position.
5. Connect the battery cable from battery's negative post to the starter motor body.
6. Adjust until battery voltage shown on the voltmeter reads 11.5 volts.
7. Confirm that the maximum amperage is within the specifications and that the starter motor turns smoothly and freely. Current : 105A, MAX Speed : 2, 950 RPM, MIN

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1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal (A). Tightening torque: 4.0 ~ 6.0 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 3.0 ~ 4.4 lb-ft)
3. Remove the air duct (B).
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Disconnect the breather hose (A), the recirculation hose (B) and brake booster vacuum hose (C). Disconnect the air intake hose (D) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (E). Tightening torque Hose clamp bolt: 2.9 ~ 4.9 N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6 lb-ft) Air cleaner assembly bolts: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft)
5. Remove the ETC (Electronic throttle control) module (A) and MAPS (Manifold absolute pressure sensor & IATS (Intake air temperature sensor) (B). Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
6. Remove the intake manifold stay (A). Tightening torque: 18.6 ~ 23.5 N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4 lb-ft)
7. Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal on the solenoid, then disconnect the connector (B) from the S terminal.
8. Remove the 2 bolts (C) holding the starter, then remove the starter. Tightening torque: 42.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.3 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 31.1 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Inspect Starter Brush

Brushes that are worn out, or oil-soaked, should be replaced.

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Starter Brush Holder Test

Check that there is no continuity between the (-) plate (A) and (+) brush holder (B). If there is continuity, replace the brush holder assembly.

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1. Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Replace it if does not slide smoothly.
2. Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways. Does it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in reverse? If it does not lock in either direction or it locks in both directions, replace it.
3. If the starter drive gear is worn or damaged, replace the overrunning clutch assembly. (the gear is not available separately). Check the condition of the flywheel or torque converter ring gear if the starter drive gear teeth are damaged.