1998 Other Kia Models batteries

1998 KIA
88,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OHITSRAMON
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what would cause this car to eat up 4 new batteries in 3 months alternator test said it putting right amount of amps thank you
Mar 5, 2008 at 1:00 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You will have to check for a current draw with the ignition off, you may have a faulty relay hanging on and discharging the battery, if it is pulled down to often it can cause a battery to fail, check this out and re a good quality battery, as cheap batteries are just that.


mark (mhpautos)
Mar 5, 2008 at 2:01 AM