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Kia Sorrento Electrical Problems

24K views 19 replies 18 participants last post by  rhandwor 

I agree as an multi-discipline Engineer the problems of lights blowing out prematurely is normally because of the voltage is too high or has too much AC content which means your alternator/generator is over charging the system and ahs poor DC rectification and posssibly this along with Bad /poor / inadequate earthing of the body/electrical system can cause even higher instantaneous voltages which light bulbs also dont like. [try putting a 1.5 volt torch light bulb in a 12 volt torch!]
This inadequate earthing also cause strange happenings in the vehicle such as lights in the dash etc not working especially since having a gearbox out points to inadequate replacement of eart strap to the gearbox and chassis.
If a earth cant go the normal quickest easiestm route back to the electrical system then it WILL find its way back eventually thru which ever at the time provides a passage of electricity,usually this is not a major problem untill this new route has to convey more than a dash light ie- 0.5 amps!
If this route is subject to higher current loads then you can "FRY" a lot of electrical and TOAST any electronic devices. :
Recommend that all electrical problems be carefully checked by a reputable Auto Electrician in conjunction with the Kia Dealership-
That is -if they can't fix after 2 visit,get them to so pay for a person that can as part of the "So Called" Kia warranty!!!
:gunsmilie:
 
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