What kind of battery is in an Optima?
A dark-cased RedTop or BlueTop Optima is a starting battery. Starting batteries are designed to be discharged a little, then be charged up fairly quickly by your charging system. Basically, the starter skims off some electricity from the battery for starting, and it’s rapidly refilled once you start up.
What kind of Charger do I need for my Optima?
Lastly, you should have a charger that charges AGM batteries. Many people don’t know this, but a conventional battery charger won’t work with an Optima battery that’s discharged below 10.5V. You can also use a regular battery charger with a regular battery to charge an Optima.
Why does my battery charger not charge my Optima battery?
In time, AGM batteries, including Optima batteries, may fail. Failures are often caused when a starting battery is used in a cycling application, for which a deep-cycle battery is the better choice. If you have bad AGM battery, you attach it to your charger and the charger won’t even charge it.
How does a deep cycle Optima battery work?
Deep cycle batteries are designed to be discharged a lot, then charged up. In this case, a winch, a stereo, or an on-board 12V fridge scoops a lot of electricity from the battery, and then it’s refilled by your charging system. Make sure you choose the right Optima battery for what you need.
How does a Body Control Module ( BCM ) work?
It streamlines the manufacturing and troubleshooting aspects of electronic modules by housing the modules into one, central unit instead of each function having its own device. It also coordinates the operating functions of many non-engine related ancillary items as well as security features.
How to repair a Kia Sportage Body Control Module?
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. 3. Remove the BCM (A) after removing the nuts, connectors and antenna cable. 1. Install the BCM after connecting the connectors and cable. 2. Install the crash pad lower panel. 3. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal. ? 1.
Can a BCM have a no start condition?
Because of the BCM’s communications with other modules and components you may experience a no crank or no start condition. In many cases, your BCM will alert you to issues with symptoms, warning lights or both.
What to do if your body control module fails?
The key is to heed these warning signs, take prompt action and seek help. Avoiding these warning signs or delaying taking action could cause further vehicle damage, or even a system-wide failure.