Kia Forte: Power Train / Battery
Repair procedures
| Inspection |
Battery Voltage and Status
Check the battery voltage and status using the battery tester.
Battery Terminal
| 1. |
Move back and forth to check that the battery terminals (A) are loose or corroded.If the terminals are corroded, clean them.
If battery positive connection is loose, disconnect ground(GND) cable first before attempting to remove or tighten plus connection, to prevent personal injury. |
| 2. |
If the battery clamp on battery positive (+) terminal is not seated securely:
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| 3. |
If the battery clamp on battery negative (-) terminal is not seated securely:
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Battery Condition
Check the battery for damage or deformation. If severe damage, deformation or leakage is found, replace the battery.
Air Cleaner Filter
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the air cleaner element.
2.
Check that the air filter is excessively dirty.
If the air filter is exces ...
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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Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Pre-tensioner seat belt
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