2007 Kia Optima relay

2007 KIA OPTIMA
2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKE E ROSE
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07 kia optima keeps blowing starter relay after a week or so
Aug 26, 2015 at 11:21 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Find a place like Autozone that still does starter draw testing.

When it "blows" can you still here it clicking when you turn the key?
Aug 26, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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MIKE E ROSE
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No it doesn't do anything
Aug 26, 2015 at 12:05 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Ok. That relay is designed to pass up to 30 Amps of current to the starter solenoid. If it's being blown, the solenoid is trying to draw too much current.
Aug 26, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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MIKE E ROSE
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That means have to replace starter right?
Aug 26, 2015 at 12:30 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Unfortunately, yes. But first I would check the wires for integrity and connection. One my be shorting or loose.
Aug 26, 2015 at 11:22 PM
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