Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Instruction — part 4

1996 Kia Sephia

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BATTERIES

Proper operation of any electrical system or component can be
affected by battery condition. The battery(ies) must meet or exceed
minimum specification for vehicle as equipped and test to that
specific battery's CCA.

Definition of Terms

* Battery Performance Testing
Testing that determines whether or not a battery meets both
vehicle OEM and battery manufacturer's specifications.

* Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) Rating
The number of amperes a new, fully charged battery at
0

ø

F (-17.8

ø

C) can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at

least a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a
12-volt battery).

* Cranking Amps (CA)
The number of amperes a new, fully charged battery, typically
at 32

ø

F (0

ø

C) can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain at

least a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts for a
12-volt battery).

* OEM Cranking Amps
The minimum CCA required by the original vehicle manufacturer
for a specific vehicle.

BATTERY INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Battery frozen . . .. .. . . . (1) Further inspection
required.
Case leaking . . . A . . . Require replacement.
Casing swollen . . .. A . . .. (2) Further inspection
required.
Circuit open internally . A . . . Require replacement.
Electrolyte
contamination . . .. A . . ... (2) Further inspection
required.
Electrolyte
discoloration . . .. A . . .. (2) Further inspection

required.
Fails to accept and hold
charge . . . . . A . . (3) Require replacement.
Fluid level low . . . B . . .. (4) Further inspection
required.
Out of performance
specification for
battery . . . . B . . (5) Require replacement.
Out of specification for
application . . . B . . (5) Require replacement.
Post (top or side) burned,
affecting performance .. A . . ... (6) Require repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side) burned,
not affecting
performance . . . 2 . . ... (6) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side)
corroded, affecting
performance . . . A . . . . . Require repair.
Post (top or side)
corroded, not affecting
performance . . . 2 . . . . . Suggest repair.
Post (top or side)
loose . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Post (top or side) melted,
affecting performance .. A . . ... (6) Require repair or
replacement.
Post (top or side) melted,
not affecting
performance . . . 2 . . ... (6) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Specific gravity low . B . . .. (7) Further inspection
required.
State of charge low . . A . . .. (7) Further inspection
required.
Top dirty . . . ... 2 . ... Suggest cleaning battery.
Top wet . . . . . A ... (8) Require cleaning battery.
Further inspection required.
Vent cap loose . . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of vent cap.
Vent cap missing . . C . . .. Require replacement of
vent cap.

(1) - DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery. Allow battery
to warm thoroughly and then performance-test. If battery

fails performance test, require replacement.
(2) - No service suggested or required unless the battery fails
performance test, in which case, require replacement.
(3) - This phrase refers to a battery that fails to either
accept and/or retain a charge using appropriate times
listed in the Battery Charging Guide of the BCI Service
Manual, battery charger operating manual, or battery
manufacturer's specifications.
(4) - Determine cause of low fluid level. Refill to proper
level(s) with water (distilled water preferred). Recharge
battery and performance-test. If battery does not meet
specifications, require replacement. If battery is sealed
type (non-removable filler caps), require replacement.
(5) - The battery may meet battery manufacturer's specifications
but test below the minimum specification defined by the
vehicle's OEM for that vehicle.
(6) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement
of part.
(7) - Recharge and test to manufacturer's specifications. If
battery fails performance test, require replacement.
(8) - Check fluid level and adjust to manufacturer's
specification. Suggest checking charging system for
proper operation.

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BATTERY CABLES

See BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS.

BATTERY CABLES, WIRES AND CONNECTORS

BATTERY CABLE, WIRE AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken . . . . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C . . .. Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning . . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken . . A .. Require repair or replacement.

Connector melted . . A . . ... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing . ... C . . . Require replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors exposed . . A . . ... (2) Require repair or
replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors not exposed . 1 . . . Suggest replacement.
Open . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) melted . ... 2 . . ... (1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) missing . .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Resistance (voltage drop)
out of specification ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly . .. B . . . . . Require repair.
Secured incorrectly . . B . . . . . Require repair.
Shorted . . . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance . . . A . . ... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance . . . B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Voltage drop out of
specification . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
(2) - Exposed conductor at replacement (aftermarket) terminal
end does not require repair or replacement.

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BATTERY HOLD DOWN HARDWARE

See BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE.