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 disconnect battery from Kia Milan?

Usually disconnect battery if sitting for a few months. I’ve experience dead battery problems more than enough times to know how frustrating it is. My 2007 Milan ran fine until a few months into the lease, and almost every other morning, battery would be drained. If it sat for more than 24 hours, there was just no hope that the car would start.

When does a Kia Forte Battery go flat?

The battery would go flat after a week sometimes, but sometimes overnight and once on a 30 minute ferry ride with dome light and radio on. It’s been checked many times by the dealer & once by factory rep. unsuccessfully. Other than this issue I really like the car.

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?

Why does my Kia Forte Battery keep dying?

Drove it around for a little bit and it’s fine now and starts up fine. I’m pretty sure it isn’t the alternator because it’s obviously charging the battery or else it wouldn’t be starting hours later after I drive it. It’s only if my car has been sitting for a couple days that it won’t start. Anyone have any idea what could be causing this?

Why is there a blue flashing light on my Kia?

The key fob will not unlock the car doors. Had to use the the key fob will not unlock the car doors. Had to use the key to get in. Evidently the lights were left on and the battery is dead because it will not start. Fob … read more

What to do if your Kia Soul wont start?

Jump start Kia Soul. If dead battery is the reason for the breakdown of your Soul, you can easily jump start it using jumper cables and a healthy battery from another vehicle, or using a battery booster if available. First connect red cable to the positive terminal of your Soul’s dead battery, then to the positive terminal of donor battery.

Is there a quick charger for a Kia Soul?

UNLESS exemptions are for parking lights on some models. Modern battery technology and Alternators provide quick charging. As long as you do not have the dreaded ISG systems as Europe you will have adequate battery power.

What kind of car is 2015 Kia Soul?

I have a 2015 Kia Soul! with the Umber Everything package. Twice now I’ve gone out to the garage and the car was dead. Both times I left the lights on.

Is the battery on my 2015 Kia Soul dead?

See all problems of the 2015 Kia Motor Soul . Car battery seemed dead though when I turned the key the lights go on and flickering sound but doesn’t catch. When jump started it didn’t take long maybe two minutes and car started. Tl- the contact owns a 2010 kia Soul.

What to do if your Kia battery is dead?

Useless to have a keyhole for a key that won’t work when the battery is dead. The key works any other time when the car battery is ok. See all problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Soul . 11-6-18 – while in motion, mid turn, my car shut down completely.

Can a car key work when the battery is dead?

Replaced battery and it keeps dying after a few weeks. The doors lock and can’t be opened with the key provided when the battery is dead, so we are locked out of vehicle without access to opening the hood to get the car jumped. This is dangerous. Useless to have a keyhole for a key that won’t work when the battery is dead.

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