Kia Optima: Power Train / Battery
Repair procedures
| Inspection |
| [NU 2.0 MPI] |
Battery Voltage and Status
Check the battery voltage and status by using a battery tester.
Battery Terminal
| 1. |
Move back and forth to check if the battery terminals (A) are loose or corroded. Clean any corroded terminals.
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. |
| 2. |
If the battery clamp on positive (+) battery terminal is not seated securely:
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| 3. |
If the battery clamp on negative (-) battery terminal is not seated securely:
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| [THETAⅢ 2.5 GDI] |
Battery Voltage and Status
Check the battery voltage and status by using a battery tester.
Battery Terminal
| 1. |
Move back and forth to check if the battery terminals (A) are loose or corroded. Clean any corroded terminals.
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. |
| 2. |
If the battery clamp on positive (+) battery terminal is not seated securely:
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| 3. |
If the battery clamp on negative (-) battery terminal is not seated securely:
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Air Cleaner Filter
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the air cleaner element.
2.
Check if the air filter is excessively dirty. If so, replace the air
clean ...
Cooling System
Repair procedures
Inspection
Radiator hoses
1.
Check radiator hoses for the following:
(1)
Improper attachment
(2)
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Other information:
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