1998 Other Kia Models batteries

Tiny
OHITSRAMON
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  • 1998 KIA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 88,000 MILES
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
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 AT 1:00 AM

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Tiny
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)
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2008 AT 2:01 AM

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