How often does Kia Sportage battery go dead?

How often does Kia Sportage battery go dead?

It goes dead at least once a week. After 3 batteries, I don’t think that’s the problem. Tonight I drove it home, had dinner, went to put it in the garage, and the battery was dead. In less than an hour. 30 seconds on the charger and it started.

Is there a problem with my Kia Sportage?

anyway come back with your solution once the problem is resolved… my KIA Sportage 4X4, build 2000 has an issue with the alarm system. The alarm goes on after having locked the car which can be instantly or after some time. Any thought how to fix it or at least disable the system because right now I cannot lock my car because it bothers everybody.

Why does my Kia Sportage alarm not go off?

I have a 2000 sportage Kia and recently changed the battery. Now the alarm goes off when I open it and does not go off when I put the key in the ignition. Is there a relay or reset procedure that I can do to silence the alarm? The radio does not get electrical power. Where and what should I be looking for to fix the problem?

What kind of test light does Kia Sportage use?

This wire has a simple push in connector. I put a 12 volt test light on it and the light glowed when I turned the key. I cleaned the contact on the starter with fine sand paper and cleaned both the push in connector as well as the contact on the starter with contact cleaner and have not had a problem since.

It goes dead at least once a week. After 3 batteries, I don’t think that’s the problem. Tonight I drove it home, had dinner, went to put it in the garage, and the battery was dead. In less than an hour. 30 seconds on the charger and it started.

anyway come back with your solution once the problem is resolved… my KIA Sportage 4X4, build 2000 has an issue with the alarm system. The alarm goes on after having locked the car which can be instantly or after some time. Any thought how to fix it or at least disable the system because right now I cannot lock my car because it bothers everybody.

I have a 2000 sportage Kia and recently changed the battery. Now the alarm goes off when I open it and does not go off when I put the key in the ignition. Is there a relay or reset procedure that I can do to silence the alarm? The radio does not get electrical power. Where and what should I be looking for to fix the problem?

This wire has a simple push in connector. I put a 12 volt test light on it and the light glowed when I turned the key. I cleaned the contact on the starter with fine sand paper and cleaned both the push in connector as well as the contact on the starter with contact cleaner and have not had a problem since.

Why is the Check Engine light off on my Kia Sportage?

2) When I th9ought the battery was dead, I went to jump it. no sooner than I connected the negative cable when the alarm went off, and the car started fine. I also noticed that the check engine light, which has been on since I bought the car, is now off.

Is there an issue with my Kia Sportage 4×4?

my KIA Sportage 4X4, build 2000 has an issue with the alarm system. The alarm goes on after having locked the car which can be instantly or after some time. Any thought how to fix it or at least disable the system because right now I cannot lock my car because it bothers everybody.

Why does my Kia battery drain so much?

The fact that it’s gotten worse could imply a short in a wiring bundle that is flexed and the bundles entering the doors are thus suspect. Agree this should be readily found by a parasitic draw test where an ammeter is imposed between a disconnected battery terminal and its battery post. Then remove fuses until the draw stops.

Why does my Kia Sportage not start up?

I have a 2001 Kia Sportage, It will not start. I replaced the ignition switch as other had a short in it and had to keep jiggling the key or lift up on it when trying to start my Kia. . Right before the switch totally quit working when doing this My starter made a slow noise like it was trying to engage.

Why is my 2001 Sportage not grounding properly?

Grounding problems seem to be a common Sportage fault. Having had my 2001 sportage for a little over a month now, I had similar problems. 1) Check your “back gate open” lock. make sure it is turned all the way to the left. I know that the back gate open dash light may not be on, but this seems to be weird in mine.