What causes a Kia Sorento battery to fail?
Tl the contact owns a 2013 kia Sorento. The contact stated that the while driving the vehicle in the rain, the battery failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle loss power steering assist. The steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failures were not determined.
How do you reset a Kia battery after it is disconnected?
Connect the other end of the jumper wire to the positive terminal on the battery. Enter your Kia and place the key in the ignition, turning it as far as it will go without starting the engine. Push the lock button on your key fob for three seconds, until the lights on your dashboard blink.
Why does my Sorento battery drain when I Park?
They are usually less than 10 bucks at the local parts store or Wal-Mart. When the battery drains when parked, the odds are that it’s the battery itself. If your Sorento’s battery light came on while you were driving, but before you parked, it could be the alternator.
How often do you need to replace headlights on a Kia Sorento?
See all problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Sorento . Headlights (mainly low beams) keep burning out and need be replaced about every 6 months to year and half. This time when I needed to replace the left low beam bulb, I noticed the bulb was out when I was jumping the car due to a dead battery.
Is there a problem with the Kia Sorento battery?
2012 Sorento – battery load-tests good, but drains in about 2 days – boost starts it OK and charged battery starts it OK – alternator shows charging – but when left sitting battery drains – no evident shorts. Any ideas??? Thanks Check the generator diodes!!!
Why does my Kia Sorento not start in the morning?
Engine Computer Radio Battery Noise Won’t start My Kia lately is not starting in the morning, I’d did it 3 months ago too and the battery service repair man installed a new battery, afterwards the car started fine and ran very well.
What happens when you disconnect the battery on a Kia?
Disconnecting the battery on your Kia sometimes deprograms the keyless entry remote, the vehicle alarm and the internal computer in the vehicle. To reset each of these functions after reconnecting your Kia’s battery, you need to reprogram your keyless entry remote control, which will reset the rest of the vehicle.
They are usually less than 10 bucks at the local parts store or Wal-Mart. When the battery drains when parked, the odds are that it’s the battery itself. If your Sorento’s battery light came on while you were driving, but before you parked, it could be the alternator.