Kia Optima: Inspection - Alternator. Repair procedures - Charging System - Engine Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Inspection

Inspect Rotor
1. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (C).

2. Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or rotor shaft (A).
3. If the rotor fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.
Inspect Stator
1. Check that there is continuity between each pair of leads (A).

2. Check that there is no continuity between each lead and the coil core.
3. If the coil fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.

Disassembly
1. Remove the alternator cover (A) using a screw driver after loosening the nuts (B). 2. Remove the slip ring guide (A) and then loosen the ...

Battery. Description and Operation
Description 1. The maintenance-free battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps. 2. Water never nee ...

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Map Light (sunroof)
This light switch has three positions: OFF - The light stays OFF even when a door is open. DOOR - The driver’s side light turns ON when the door opens and light turns OFF when the door closes. ...

Armrest
To use the armrest, pull it forward from the seatback. ...

TCS ON/OFF MODE
In the TCS ON mode, the indicator in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. The indicator will illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, but should go off after ...

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