Why is the battery draining on my Kia Optima?
Battery is fine starter is fine alternator is fine still my car won’t start without a boost 31 people found this helpful. If you are interested in finding out the issue, eliminate the problem by removing half of the fuses if you can let it sit for the time frame that will drain the battery.
What causes Kia Sorento battery to drain while parked?
Kia Sorento: Battery Draining While Parked 1 Battery Cables. You’ll want to take a look at your Sorento’s battery posts where they bolt to the battery. 2 Bad Battery. When the battery drains when parked, the odds are that it’s the battery itself. 3 Alternator. 4 Sorento Battery Draining While Parked. …
How often does a Kia battery go dead?
At first the battery would go dead every 3 to 5 days but now you have to start the car every day or it will die. They say there is a 7ohm drain on the battery that can’t be located. The latest suggestion is to replace the wiring in the driver’s side door. Any idea what would be causing this? Somebody needs to perform a PROPER parasitic draw test
How to check for parasitic battery drain in a car?
Attach a multimeter (set the dial on the multimeter to measure Amps as per multimeters instructions) between the negative cable and the negative battery post. Wait a few seconds to several minutes for the car to go into sleep mode — i.e. when you make the contact with the ammeter, the car’s computer systems “wake up.”.
What should I do if my Kia battery is draining?
Somebody needs to perform a PROPER parasitic draw test Parasitic draw is measured in amperage Perhaps 7 amps, which is gigantic That would suggest a module not going to sleep, a light left on, etc. “The latest suggestion is to replace the wiring in the driver’s side door.” it sounds like the mechanic may be grasping at straws . . .
At first the battery would go dead every 3 to 5 days but now you have to start the car every day or it will die. They say there is a 7ohm drain on the battery that can’t be located. The latest suggestion is to replace the wiring in the driver’s side door. Any idea what would be causing this? Somebody needs to perform a PROPER parasitic draw test
Attach a multimeter (set the dial on the multimeter to measure Amps as per multimeters instructions) between the negative cable and the negative battery post. Wait a few seconds to several minutes for the car to go into sleep mode — i.e. when you make the contact with the ammeter, the car’s computer systems “wake up.”.
Why does my car battery drain after I Turn Off the key?
2. Parasitic Drain Parasitic drain is due to components in your vehicle continuing to run after the key is turned off. Some parasitic drain is normal – your battery delivers enough energy to keep things, like your clock, radio presets, and security alarm operational at all times.
Battery is fine starter is fine alternator is fine still my car won’t start without a boost 31 people found this helpful. If you are interested in finding out the issue, eliminate the problem by removing half of the fuses if you can let it sit for the time frame that will drain the battery.
Is the Kia Optima a plug in hybrid?
And got Kia Optima 2016 plug in hybrid They don’t get plugged in charge at all put for 12 hours still show on screen it is zero milage I had the same problem, each cold snap the battery the car would need a jump start. Yesterday i was driving and all the dash lights came on.
How much does it cost to fix a Kia Optima battery?
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And got Kia Optima 2016 plug in hybrid They don’t get plugged in charge at all put for 12 hours still show on screen it is zero milage I had the same problem, each cold snap the battery the car would need a jump start. Yesterday i was driving and all the dash lights came on.
Does a Kia Optima have a timing belt or timing chain?
The 1.6L Turbocharged 4 cylinder Kia Optima engine from 2016 to 2020 has a timing chain and is interference. The 2.5L V6 Kia Optima engine from 2001 has a timing belt and is interference. 2.4L 4 Cyl.
THIS PROBLEM,, (AND THE INTERNET SAYS THERE ARE HUNDREDS) CAN BE SOLVED FOR UNDER 4 Dollars BY A SIMPLY PURCHASING A BATTERY TERMINAL SLEEVE OR CAP…