Kia Sportage: Charging System

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System

Repair procedures

On-vehicle Inspection Spark Test 1. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (A). 2. Remove the ignition coils (A). 3. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug. 4. Install th ...

Description and Operation

Description The charging system includes a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire. The Alternator has built-in diodes, each rectifying AC curre ...

Other Information:

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide Before Thinking The Product Has Malfunctioned 1. Errors which occur during the operation or installation of the device may be mistaken as a malfunction of the actual device. ...

Air bag non-inflation conditions
• In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits beyond the protection of the seat belts ...