Kia Sportage: Starting System / Description and operation

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.

Starting System

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Symptom Suspect Area Remedy Engine will not crank Battery charge low Charge or replace ba ...

Other information:

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") 2. After loosening each mounting bolt of the low-pitch horn (A) and high-pitch horn (B), detach the connector (C) and remove the ho ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Battery Specifications

Specification Battery ▷MF68L-BCI : Openable Item Specification Capacity [20 hr / 5 hr] (AH) 68 / 54 Cold Cranking Amperage (A) 600 (SAE) / 480 (EN) Reserve Capacity (Min) ...