Kia Soul: Battery Sensor Installation

Second generation PS (2014-2018) / Kia Soul 2014-2018 PS Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Battery Sensor Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Battery sensor cable installation bolt:

26.5 ~ 32.4 N.m (2.7 ~ 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 ~ 23.9 lb-ft)

Battery (-) terminal tightening nut:

3.9 ~ 5.9 N.m (0.4 ~ 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 ~ 4.3 lb-ft)

•	For the vehicle equipped with a battery sensor, be careful not to damage the battery sensor when the battery is replaced or recharged.

1.	When replacing the battery, it should be same one (type, capacity and brand) that is originally installed on your vehicle. If a battery of a different type is replaced, the battery sensor may recognize the battery to be abnormal.

2.	When installing the ground cable on the negative post of battery, tighten the clamp with specified torque. An excessive tightening torque can damage the PCB internal circuit and the battery terminal .

3.	When recharging the battery, ground the negative terminal of the booster battery to the vehicle body.

Battery Sensor Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Disconnect the battery sensor connector (A). 3. Remove the bat ...

Battery Sensor Adjustment

Battery Sensor Recalibration Procedure After reconnecting the battery negative cable, AMS and ISG function does not operates until the system is stabilized, about 4 hours. If di ...