Alternator problems

Alternator: Device that generates the electric current that charges the battery.
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Kia Sorento 2013 6cl 305L EX AWD wont start...

Kia Sorento 2013 3.5 L V6, EX AWD 126000 miles
My 2013 Kia Sorento wont start... since it simply shut down on night while my boyfriend was driving I figured it had to be the alternator so I replaced it and it worked fine for 2 days and then did it again... I replaced the battery and still wouldn't start... then I figured it had to be the fuel pump so I checked that and the fuel lines to make sure it was holding pressure and pump was engaging and both were fine when I turned the key and still wouldn't turn over... I knew it couldn't be the starter because the engine is trying to turn over it just wouldn't start so then I replaced all 6 spark plugs and still it wont turn over... I AM AT MY WITS END lol HELP
Nancy Cooper from United States 6 years ago  
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Nancy Cooper from United States 6 years ago
I have now replaced all 6 spark plugs and the fuel pump and it still wont start. I found what looked like water in the gas tank and it was removed and replaced with high octane gasoline and it still wont start... The computer is not throwing any codes...
Benp from Canada 6 years ago
Try adding some gas line antifreeze in your gas. There could be humidity in your gas...I use gas line antifreeze in all my gas equipments even in summer time. , lawn mower, trimmer, chain saws, atv, this is no joke try it cost only pennies.
Deeeee from United States a year ago
Same issue what's the solution
No crank everything gets power but not cranking no codes read mechanic is baffled what are these keeless push button start issues
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Dead Battery

Kia Sorento 2012 SUV 70000 miles
2012 Sorento - battery load-tests good, but drains in about 2 days - boost starts it OK and charged battery starts it OK - alternator shows charging - but when left sitting battery drains - no evident shorts. Any ideas??? Thanks
Algae from Canada 7 years ago  
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Adriaan from Canada 7 years ago
Check the generator diodes!!!
Algae from Canada 7 years ago
HI - thanks - but I am not a technician or mechanic - sounds like i need to take it to a dealer - or can you tell me how to do what you suggest - - thanks
Nick from Canada 3 months ago
Same issue here. No drain showing ona load test but something is turning on and draining each night. 2 to 3 days dead batt
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Kia sorento losing power

Kia Sorento 2011  150000 miles
All the dashbord warning lights come on then car stals we change the alternator and batterys 3 times whats the problem call kia motors 5 times they would not help me with there lemon car i need my car
bebe from United States 4 years ago  
BE
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LR11 from Canada 3 years ago
I am having the same issue with my 2012
94Splash from United States 2 years ago
Got the issue. Lights coming on car stalling than booost it off and will run for few days and act up again. Did anyone find out what thier issue was?
Ope87 from United States a year ago
My 2016 Sorento loses power steering and electric stabilizing. Plus battery and engine light comes on. Replaced the battery and the alternator but still get warning lights. Battery still draining while driving it so the alternator is not properly working, but it's brand new. What is going on???
94Splash from United States a year ago
I picked up a small digital voltage read out that plugs into the PowerPoint/cigarette lighter. When ours acted up I found the voltage after start up would start dropping. When it dropped to 9 volts the light would come on and when it hit around 7 it would die. If I brought the RPMs up above 3K when the voltage was below 12 it would start changing at 13.5-14.8. I went to a junk yard bought a used Kia alternator for 30 bucks to replace the AC Delco that had been installed before. It's been about 6 months and no more issues.
Heaven from United States a year ago
Im having the same issue with my 2011 Kia Sorento. Is not the battery or alternator. They advise to bring the car to a shop to check any electrical issue or directly to the Kia dealer. Did anyone find out what could be?
Also my car won’t lock at all and is not the key either.
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