Kia Sorento: Description - Starting System - Engine Electrical System - Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service ManualKia Sorento: Description

Second Generation XM (2011-2025) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2025 Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Starting System / Description

The starting system includes the battery, starter, solenoid switch, ignition switch, inhibitor switch (A/T), clutch pedal switch (M/T), ignition lock switch, connection wires and the battery cable.
When the ignition key is turned to the start position, current flows and energizes the starter motor's solenoid coil.
The solenoid plunger and clutch shift lever are activated, and the clutch pinion engages the ring gear.
The contacts close and the starter motor cranks.
In order to prevent damage caused by excessive rotation of the starter armature when the engine starts, the clutch pinion gear overruns.

1. Solenoid
2. Brush assembly
3. Armature
4. Over runing clutch

Starting System
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Troubleshooting
   • The battery must be in good condition and fully charged for this troubleshooting. ...

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Component Location
1. Head lamp (High) 2. Head lamp (Low) 3. Front turn signal lamp 4. Position lamp/ DRL 5. Front fog lamp 6. Vanity lamp 7. Overhead console lamp 8. Room lamp (Sunro ...

Compressor Removal
1. If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off. ...

A/C Pressure Transducer Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station. 3. ...

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