Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 522

Fig. 2: Identifying Fuel Pump Relay 
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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. 

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Solenoid plunger and switch malfunction.  

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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 normally the engine, repairing 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 for battery voltage at the "S-terminal" of starter, then start checking for the missing battery 

voltage. Check the following items in the order listed until you find the open circuit. 

 

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Check the wire and connectors between the driver's underdash fuse/relay box and the ignition 
switch, and between the driver's underdash fuse/relay box and the starter.  

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Check the ignition switch. Refer to IGNITION SYSTEM .  

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Check the transaxle range switch connector or ignition lock switch connector.  

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Inspect the starter relay.  

STARTER SOLENOID TEST 

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. 

Fig. 3: Connecting Battery M-Terminal Of Solenoid Switch 
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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.

 

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Fig. 4: Disconnecting Battery From M-Terminal 
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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. 

Fig. 5: Disconnecting Battery From Starter Body 
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FREE RUNNING TEST 

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 (100-ampere scale) and carbon pile rheostat as shown in the illustration.  

3. Connect a voltmeter (15-volt scale) across starter motor. 

 

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Fig. 6: Starter Motor Free Running Circuit Diagram 
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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 volts.  

7. Confirm that the maximum amperage is within the specifications and that the starter motor turns 

smoothly and freely. 

Current: 90A MAX (2.4L), 85A MAX (3.3L) 

Speed: 2,600 RPM 

STARTER 

REMOVAL 

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.  

2. Disconnect the starter cable (A) from the B terminal (B) on the solenoid (C), then disconnect the 

connector (D) from the S terminal (E). 

 

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