Kia Optima: Ignition System / Ignition Coil

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Engine Electrical System / Ignition System / Ignition Coil

Description and operation

Description

An ignition coil is an induction coil in an engine's ignition system which transforms the battery's low voltage to the high voltage needed to create an electric spark in the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. Coils have an internal resistor while others rely on a resistor wire or an external resistor to limit the current flowing into the coil from the battery 12 V supply.

Specifications

Specification

Item	Specification
Primary Coil Resistance (Ω)	0.75 ± 15% [20°C (68°F)]
Secondary Coil Resistance (kΩ)	5.9 ± 15% [20°C (68°F)]

Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative battery (-) terminal.

2.	Remove the engine cover.

Disconnect the ignition coil connector (A).

•	When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin (A) and push the clip (B).

Remove the ignition coil (A).

Tightening torque :

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 Ib-ft)

Installation

1.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

Measure the primary coil resistance between terminals 1 and 2.

Standard value : 0.75Ω ± 15%

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