What do you need to know about a Kia battery?
The Cee’d manual gives instructions for jump starting and battery charging without giving precautions specific to AGM batteries and chargers. At handover, the dealers warn against these practices so the manual cannot be relied upon to be 100% accurate. Click to expand… That’s good to know about the battery….
Why does my Kia Forte have a dead battery?
They are fixing the sun roof bump noise, the passenger window hits the trim at the top and there is a rattle in the dash when heater is on or everything is hot. They also load tested the battery. It did not pass, so they are replacing it. Hopefully this will fix the problem.
How long does it take to disconnect a Kia battery?
After shutting all the doors and turning everything off, it takes about 4 mins before it is safe to disconnect the battery. There is also a specific procedure to follow when reconnecting it again.
What to do if you find a dead battery in your car?
You know, that would be OK, if the paint chips and dirt would go away on their own every night. Get up the next day, go outside, and the car looks new. Anyone tries to steal it, you find them dead next to the car. Kind of like an anti-theft system with an attitude. But then, where to hide the bodies. Was your car’s name Christine?
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.
Why does my Kia Soul have a dead battery?
The problem was that the battery was not being charged by the alternator, because of a loose connector, in a cable, under the battery. I drove my car home with a brand new battery in it. And what a battery….. an Interstate 1000cca battery. (that battery was BIG enough to start a diesel truck!)
When to know if your alternator or battery is dead?
If the engine starts but dies immediately, your alternator probably isn’t keeping your battery charged. If a jump starts and keeps your car running, but the car can’t start again off of its own power, a dead battery is likely your answer.
Why is my alternator not working on my Kia Sedona?
Battery light and brake light indicators would come on for a few seconds then go off. After about a week of that the lights stayed on and sedona would not start because of no battery charge. Alternator was covered in oil from the valve covers leaking (another common issue). Replaced.