Kia Forte: Body Electrical System / Horn
Specifications
Items
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Specifications
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Remark
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Operating voltage
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9 - 16 V
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-
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Current consumption
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MAX 5.0 A
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At 12 V
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Sound level
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110 ± 3 dB
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At 13 V, 2 m
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Insulation resistance
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MIN 1 MΩ
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By 500 V megarmeter
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Components and components location

1. Horn switch
2. Horn relay (Built - in Metal Core Block PCB)
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3. Clock spring
4. Horn
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Repair procedures
1. |
Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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2. |
Remove the horn (A) by loosening the bolt after disconnecting the connector
(B).
Tightening torque :
9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)
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1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. |
The relay on the horn of this vehicle is implanted into the metal core
block PCB of the engine room relay block.
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The semi-conductor type relay inserted in the PCB is impossible to replace.
If the relay needs to be replaced, replace the metal core box and conduct
a test on it.
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Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Drive
belt
2. Idler
3. Tension adjust bolt
4. Drive
belt tensioner
5. Crankshaft damper pulley
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General market
Normal Maintenance Schedule - Except Europe
(Including Russia)
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect
your warranty. Where both mileage and t ...