When I turn my headlights on the motor loses power and the cruise control stops working?
2011 KIA SPORTAGE
101,000 MILES • 2.4L • AUTOMATIC
JANICELOWE
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If I let off the gas and then give it gas again it runs fine, but the cruise control will not start back unless I turn the headlights off.
May 18, 2023 at 5:14 PM
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It sounds like the alternator is weak on recharging the system but to be sure here is a guide to help and I have included how to change the alternator out in the images below.
Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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May 19, 2023 at 11:37 AM
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Thank you for your reply. The alternator has already been checked and it is good.
May 19, 2023 at 11:49 AM
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With the engine running and the headlights on, let's check the voltage at the battery. Here is a guide that will help, the voltage should be about 13.5 volts: