Kia Sorento: Battery On Vehicle Inspection
Battery voltage and status
Check the battery voltage and status by using a battery tester.
Battery terminal
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Move back and forth to check if the battery terminals are loose or corroded. Clean any corroded terminals.
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If the battery positive connection is loose, disconnect the ground (GND) cable first before
attempting to remove or tighten the positive connection to prevent personal injury.
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If the battery clamp on battery positive ( + ) terminal is not seated securely:
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Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal.
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Tighten battery clamp (A) on battery positive ( + ) terminal.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb·ft)
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If the battery clamp on battery negative ( - ) terminal is not seated securely:
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Tighten battery clamp (A) on battery negative ( - ) terminal.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb·ft)
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Battery condition
Check the battery for damage or deformation. If severe damage, deformation or leakage is found, replace the
battery.
Vehicle parasitic current inspection
[Using the Ammeter]
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Turn the all electric devices OFF, and then turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Close all doors except the engine hood, and then lock all doors.
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Disconnect the hood switch connector.
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Close the doors or remove the door switches.
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Wait a few minutes until the vehicle’s electrical systems go to sleep mode.
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For an accurate measurement of a vehicle parasitic current, all electrical systems should go to
sleep mode. (It takes at least one hour or at most one day.) However, an approximate vehicle parasitic
current can be measured after 10~20 minutes.
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Connect an ammeter in series between the battery ( - ) terminal and the ground cable, and then disconnect
the clamp from the battery ( - ) terminal slowly.
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Be careful that the lead wires of an ammeter do not come off from the battery ( - )
terminal and the ground cable to prevent the battery from being reset. In case the battery is
reset, connect the battery cable again, and then start the engine or turn the ignition switch
ON for more than 10 sec. Repeat the procedure from No. 1.
To prevent the battery from being reset during the inspection,
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Connect a jump cable between the battery ( - ) terminal and the ground cable.
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Disconnect the ground cable from the battery ( - ) terminal.
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Connect an ammeter between the battery ( - ) terminal and the ground cable.
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After disconnecting the jump cable, read the current value of the ammeter.
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Read the current value of the ammeter.
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If the parasitic current is over the limit value, search for abnormal circuit by removing a fuse
one by one and checking the parasitic current.
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Reconnect the suspected parasitic current draw circuit fuse only and search for suspected unit by
removing the component connected with the circuit one by one until the parasitic draw drops below
limit value.
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Limit value (mA) : Below 50 (after 10 - 20 min.)
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Turn the all electric devices OFF, and then turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Close all doors except the engine hood, and then lock all doors.
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Disconnect the hood switch connector.
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Close the doors or remove the door switches.
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Wait a few minutes until the vehicle’s electrical systems go to sleep mode.
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For an accurate measurement of a vehicle parasitic current, all electrical systems should go to
sleep mode. (It takes at least one hour or at most one day.) However, an approximate vehicle parasitic
current can be measured after 10 - 20 minutes.
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Install the clamp type ammeter on battery negative ( - ) terminal.
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Read the current value of the ammeter.
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If the parasitic current is over the limit value, search for abnormal circuit by removing a fuse
one by one and checking the parasitic current.
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Reconnect the suspected parasitic current draw circuit fuse only and search for suspected unit by
removing the component connected with the circuit one by one until the parasitic draw drops below
limit value.
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Limit value (mA) : Below 50 (after 10 - 20 min.)
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Charging AGM battery
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If necessary, check the battery charging condition and charge the battery.
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Keep the battery temperature around 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F) while charging the battery.
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If the AGM battery is charged while battery sensor is connected to the battery, the battery sensor
may not accurately detect the battery's condition, which may cause a Diagnosis Trouble Code (DTC)
or AMS function may not work.
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When the battery is fully charged, use it after about 10 hours (time after the battery is
stabilized) at room temperature.
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Charging method for IU and WU
Charging voltage IU and WU : 14.7V (20 - 30°C, 68 - 86°F) around 24 hours
Minimum charging voltage(20 - 30°C, 68 - 86°F) : 14.4 V
Maximum charging voltage(20 - 30°C, 68 - 86°F) : 14.8 V
Recommend 10% capacity of charging current (e.g. 60 Ah : 100% = charging current 6.0 A)
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Do not charge with a voltage higher than 15.2 V and charge quickly.
Do not remove and open the cap on the top of the AGM battery.
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Description
Battery Label Information
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Battery Type
- AGM : Absorbent Glass Material
- MF : Maint...
Removal
Battery
1.
Disconnect the battery negative ( - ) terminal (A) after loosening the nut.
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See also:
Brake Line Inspection
1.
Check the brake tubes for cracks, crimps and corrosion.
2.
Check the brake hoses for cracks, damage and fluid leakage.
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Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative
(-) cable.
2.
Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure sensor connecto ...
Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
19.0 ~ 22.0 [20 ...
Battery Description and Operation
Battery Removal and Installation
