Kia Rio Battery Problems

If your car has been acting a bit strange lately it might be due to issues with a failing car battery.

Kia rio battery problems.

When the alternator is in the car and it is checked they say the alternator is bad but when removed they say alternator is fine. I have a 2005 kia rio changed the battery and alternator. I did have the battery and alternator checked battery is fine. The worst models are the 2013 optima 2014 sorento 2013 sorento 2011 sorento and the 2016 sorento.

The battery of my kia rio 5 2009 keeps draining off for the last 2 years it has happened on numerous occasions this year alone more than 4 so now i have to pay out of my own pocket for road assistance. 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. Click on a model below. Kia rio 2007 4 door auto 55000 miles battery wiring radiator fan relay clutch ok have replaced compressor cleaned and regassed system clutch and fan wouldn t run replaced fan relay it would appear there is a wire from ecm to clutch relay that supplies and earth i ran wire from battery to relay and all seem to work but i think the ecm montiors.

Disconnecting the battery on your kia sometimes deprograms the keyless entry remote the vehicle alarm and the internal computer in the vehicle. Recharged the battery and now is working will see how long. Indicates there is a problem with the alternator or the electrical charging system battery kia warning light symbols should any of the warning lights highlighted above ever show up on your dashboard you should take some immediate action to have your kia vehicle inspected as soon as possible. Car 8 months old rio was not in use for 5 days and then the battery was completely empty could not even unlock the door with remote.

Kia service didn t gave me any explanation why this happened so i searched for a second opinion of a very good car electrician. It happened on saturday night had road assistance jump start me today then later the battery died again.