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2015 Kia K900 V8

Battery Inspection

2015 Kia K900 V8SECTION Battery Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Kia K900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Check that the red light flickers when the door lock or unlock button is pressed on the transmitter.
  2. Remove the battery (A) and check voltage if the red light doesn't flicker.

    Standard Voltage:  3V

    (Proceed to Owner's Handbook - "BATTERY REPLACEMENT ")

    [Standard] 

    Fig 1: Removing Battery (Standard)
    G11804062Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    [Card] 

    Fig 2: Removing Battery (Card)
    G11804063Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert the battery (A) into the tester (09954-2P100).
    Fig 3: Inserting Battery Into Tester (09954-2P100)
    G11804064Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Push the test button and If "0.00" is displayed on screen, it means that the battery voltage is 2V or less.
  5. If "L" is displayed on screen, it means that the battery is low power and it needs to replace.
  6. To prevent the discharge of electricity, turn the tester power off.
  7. Replace the transmitter battery with a new one, if voltage is low power then try to lock and unlock the doors with the transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button five or six times.
  8. If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is O.K, then try to lock and unlock the doors.
  9. If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is O.K, but if the doors don't lock and unlock, replace the transmitter.
    CAUTION: An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health.
    Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation.
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