Kia Optima: Charging System

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors (A). 2. Remove the ignition coils (A). Tightening torque :3.9 ~ 5.9N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6kgf.m, 2. ...

Description and Operation

Description The charging system includes a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire.The Alternator has built-in diodes, each rectifying AC curren ...

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Rear Window Defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window. The ignition switch must be on for the defroster to operate. To activate the ...

Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized Kia dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section. CAUTION Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap befo ...

Inspection
1. Turn ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor connector. 3. Measure resistance between sensor signal terminal and sensor g ...