Kia Optima: Charging System / Battery Sensor
Description and operation
Vehicles have many control units that use more electricity. These units control
their own system based on information from diverse sensors. It is important to have
a stable power supply as there diverse sensors giving a variety of information.
Battery sensor is mounted on battery (-) terminal. It transmits battery voltage,
current, temperature information to ECM. ECM controls generating voltage by duty
cycle based on these signals.
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Repair procedures
1. |
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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2. |
Disconnect the battery (-) terminal (A).
Tightening torque :
4.0 - 6.0 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.0 - 4.4 lb-ft)
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3. |
Remove the battery.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
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4. |
Remove the battery negative (-) cable after removing the bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
10.8 - 13.7 N.m (1.1 - 1.4 kgf.m, 8.0 -10.1 lb-ft)
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1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Console side cover [LH]
2. Console side cover [RH]
3. Console tray
4. Console upper garnish
5. Console armrest mat
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