Kia Sportage: Starting System

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Engine Electrical System / Starting System

Battery Sensor: Description and Operation

Description Vehicles have many control units that use more electricity. These units control their own system based on information from diverse sensors. It is important to have a stable power su ...

Description and Operation

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 th ...

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Repair procedures
Removal     Take care not to damage and scratch the hazard lamp switch assembly and its related parts. Apply the protective tapes to the hazard lamp switch assembly and it ...

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS): Description and Operation
Description Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) is located in the engine coolant passage of the cylinder head for detecting the engine coolant temperature. The ECTS uses a thermistor that ...