Starters: Other Kia Sedona I

STARTER CIRCUIT

The starting system includes the battery, starter motor, solenoid switch, ignition switch, inhibitor switch, connection wires and the battery cables. Battery voltage is applied to terminal "B" of starter solenoid at all times. (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.

Models equipped with DOHC engine and A/T use a gear reduction starter.

PINION GAP

Note. To prevent coil from burning. DO NOT apply voltage to starter assembly for more than 10 seconds.

1. With starter on a bench, disconnect the field coil wire from the "M" terminal of the solenoid. (Scheme 3)
2. Connect a 12V battery between "S" terminal and "M" terminal. Pinion will eject.
3. Check the gap between pinion and stopper with a feeler gauge. See «STARTER SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-153298-S06732471582003033100000). (Scheme 4)
4. If pinion gap is not within specification, make adjustment by increasing or decreasing number of gaskets between solenoid and drive housing. Gap will decrease as number of gaskets is increased.

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

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. (Scheme 5)If continuity exists, replace brush holder.

Scheme 5

OVERRUNNING CLUTCH

1. While holding clutch housing, rotate the pinion. Drive pinion should rotate smoothly in one direction, but should not rotate in opposite direction. (Scheme 6) If clutch does not function properly, replace overrunning clutch assembly.
2. Inspect pinion for wear or burrs. If pinion is worn or burred, replace overrunning clutch assembly. If pinion is damaged, also inspect ring gear for wear or burrs.

Scheme 6

STARTER RELAY

Remove the starter relay and check continuity between the terminals. (Scheme 7) If the continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

Scheme 7