Why did my Kia stop?
It’s usually fuel. The most common reason that a vehicle shuts off when driving is a lack of fuel. The most likely cause is an empty fuel tank aided by a fuel gauge that’s not as accurate as it looks. Even if it says there is fuel in there, bang on the tank.
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 Optima not start up?
I had no warning other than the hybrid system failure notice that came on the dash and stated pull over do not drive and hybrid battery not charging. This has caused me undue stress and hardship and much difficulty getting to work. Vehicle would’t start the engine randomly.
Where is the battery located on a Kia Optima?
Open the hood and locate the battery on your Kia. On Kia vehicles, the battery is located in the engine compartment. On certain Kia models such as the Optima, the air assembly goes on top of the battery. This will need to be removed. Other Kia models, such as Rio and Sedona, may not have this cover.
Are there any problems with the 2012 Kia Optima?
See all problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima Hybrid . Kia won’t service the electrical loss recall. Driving veh on hwy at about 70 miles per hour when within seconds the car just turns off completely.
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
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 . . .
What to do if your car battery is weak?
Bottom line, if your having weak battery issues, just replace it. The longer you wait, the more headaches today’s fully computerized, “more software than hardware”, cars will give you. Wife had a short run with the car a couple of days ago.
What kind of battery does a Kia Amanti have?
My sister owns a 2004 Kia Amanti. The battery will not hold a charge. The battery has been replaced several times. the alternator and regular and anything else that could drain the battery has been checked. All ground posts have been cleaned.