Kia 2004.5 Spectra Service Technical Training page 332

ALARM & ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTICS
SYSTEM VOLTAGE, BATTERY
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as the ETACS module continues to get a ground signal
from one of the door, trunk, or hood circuits, it thinks
the vehicle is open and will not arm.
A switch that is on the threshold of misadjustment
may activate the alarm for no apparent reason. In
this case, it may only take a change in outside
temperature, the vibration of the passing truck, or
someone bumping into the vehicle to activate the
alarm.
The Spectra uses a maintenance free 60AH battery,
which has a 550A cold cranking amperage (CCA). A
Kia Micro 570 Analyzer has been sent to all dealers as
a new essential Kia special Service Tool (SST). This
tool will assist technicians in battery management
through technology that detects accurate battery
condition in less than five minutes. Kia requires that
the Kia Micro 570 Battery Analyzer be used whenever
diagnosing a battery concern that is a possible
warranty replacement. The tester will indicate one of
the following conditions:
• Good Battery: Good State, Recharge the Battery
and Use Charge Battery and Retest Replace Battery
• Bad Battery Cell, Charge and retest the battery.
If the battery needs replacement, the Kia tester will
display a 10-digit code that must be written on the
warranty RO plus the printed results must be attached.
Refer to TSB on KSIS for complete information.
2004.5 Spectra Technology
Body Electrical