Kia Sportage: Charging System / Components and components location

① ECM
② Battery
③ Alternator
④ Starter
⑤ Instrument Cluster
⑥ Ignition switch or start/stop button
⑦ Battery sensor
⑧ Hood switch
Description
The charging system included a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator,
and the charging indicator light and wire.
The Alternator has eight built-in diodes ...
Other information:
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front / rear bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
(Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover")
3.
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If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly
1. Be sure the shift lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the emergency brake
is set.
2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
3. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you operate
the ...