Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Manual — part 35

1996 Kia Sephia

For all air bag components and conditions, refer to vehicle
manufacturer's specifications for diagnosis and parts replacement.

ALTERNATORS AND GENERATORS

NOTE: If components have been added that increase vehicle
electrical load requirement (for example, sound systems,
air conditioning, alarm systems, etc.), charging system
output must meet the increased demand.

ALTERNATOR AND GENERATOR INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Alternator output meets
OEM specification but is
insufficient for add-on
electrical load . . 2 ... Suggest upgrade of alternator
or removal of excess electrical
load.
Alternator's rated output
is below OEM
specification . . .. B . . . Require replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken . . . . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C . . .. Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware non-
functioning . . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted . . A . . ... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing . ... C . . . Require replacement.
Diode inoperative . ... A . . ... (2) Require repair or
replacement.
Housing broken, affecting
performance . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Housing broken, not
affecting performance .. .. . . No service suggested or
required.

Housing cracked, affecting
performance . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Housing cracked, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Inoperative . . . . A . . ... (2) Require repair or
replacement.
Noisy . . . . ... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Pulley incorrect . . B . . . Require 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.
Terminal resistance
(voltage drop) out of
specification . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads damaged . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.
Voltage drop out of
specification . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
(2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM
specification.

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AMPLIFIERS

See
RECEIVERS, AMPLIFIERS, EQUALIZERS AND SUB-WOOFER VOLUME CONTROLS.

ANTENNAS

ANTENNA INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

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.
Broken . . . . .. A . . . Require replacement.
Bent . . . . . 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Binding . . . . . 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Connector broken . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted . . A . . ... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing . ... C . . . Require replacement.
Inoperative . . . . A . . (2) Require replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors exposed . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors not exposed . 1 . . . Suggest replacement.
Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.
Motor runs continuously . A . . . Require or replacement.
Power antenna noisy . . 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Sticking . . . . 2 .. Suggest 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.

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
(2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
specification.

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