Kia Sorento: Starter Inspection

Inspection

Starter solenoid inspection

Disconnect the M terminal (A) of solenoid switch after removing the nut.

Tightening torque

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

Engine Electrical System — Starting System / Starter / Inspection illustration

2.	Connect the battery between the solenoid terminal and starter body.

Connect the M terminal.

Tightening torque

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

To avoid damaging the starter, do not leave the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.

4.	Replace the starter when pinion gear does not move to outside.

5.	Disconnect the M terminal again.

6.	Replace the starter when pinion gear move to inside.

Free running inspection

1.	Place the starter motor in a vise equipped with soft jaws and connect a fully-charged 12 V battery to starter motor as follows.

2.	Connect a test ammeter (150 A scale) and carbon pile rheostats shown is the illustration.

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

4.	Rotate carbon pile to the off position.

5.	Connect the battery cable from the battery negative ( - ) post to the starter motor body.

6.	Adjust until battery voltage shown on the voltmeter reads 11 V.

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

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