![]() ![]() Most people will have heard of the term ‘dead battery’ often used when a car won’t start. īatteries discharge their electricity when drawn upon, but the alternator puts electricity back into them as your 2006 Kia Spectra is driven. ![]() Quite simply put, no electrical power, no drive so making sure your battery is up to the job it is intended to do is a vital part of maintaining your2006 Kia Spectra. If your car’s battery doesn’t work properly you will experience problems in starting your 2006 Kia Spectra and in the way that the electrical systems function. It also provides power for your car’s lights, stereo, window motors if fitted, powered seats, computer and anything else that works by electrical power. Your car’s battery is what enables you to start the engine by providing power to the Most car batteries are rated at 12 volts. On top of your car’s battery are two lead terminals that allow it to be connected to the electrical systems of your 2006 Kia Spectra via electrical circuitry. ![]() The battery cells are covered with a solution called electrolyte this is a solution of water and sulfuric acid this is often referred to as battery fluid. These cells are connected with a metal that will conduct electricity. These are called separators.īattery elements are formed by pairing a positive and a negative plate and separator when this is done the component is called a cell, of which there are a number in the battery. To prevent a short circuit these plates must remain separated and this is done by placing thin sheets of a porous material between them. The construction of a car battery is quite simple: there is a plastic case that holds all of the inner components of the battery there are plates of lead, or an alloy that contains lead, that are called the positive and negative plates these are arranged in a grid-like formation and are covered in a mud-like paste of sulfuric acid, lead oxide powder, and water. But when you first start your engine, there is no electricity being generated by the alternator as there is no movement, so the battery needs to provide the electrical power to get it started. An alternator converts the physical energy of your car’s engine into electricity which charges the battery. Your car’s battery is a rechargeable battery that is usually charged by a device in your 2006 Kia Spectra called an Expect the price you pay to be different depending on where you live and what kind of car you drive. The repair itself is normally a straightforward job, so the real cost comes from buying the new battery.īelow are a list of sample car battery replacement costs from the leading garage chains in the USA. , with most of those costs coming from the part rather than the labor. Replacing your 2006 Kia Spectra battery will usually cost between $ 118 – $ 216 Of your 2006 Kia Spectra if it is to run efficiently and perform as it was intended to do. Without electrical power your 2006 Kia Spectra won’t run at all, so it is an extremely important component that must be kept in good working order, just as with all the If you can get it to a shop, they can run a load test on the battery system and see if your alternator/battery is any good.In the most simple of terms, a car’s battery is what provides it with electrical power. I don't think this is the issue since the car cannot be jumped, but your alternator itself may be in bad shape as well. If this is, however, the case, then you'll need to bring it to the stealership. This may have even triggered the vehicle's antitheft system which would keep you from starting up, but I don't think it would kill everything in the car, so this isn't my first bet. If they're loose, the car's starting can be unpredictable (and dangerous due to sparks!). ![]() Check your manual to see what is used and where it is located.Ĭheck your battery cables. Some cars use what is called a 'fusible link' on the alternator which is a thin wire that will burn out before damage is done to the components. Perhaps the main alternator fuse is blown. If it is lower, it may be enough to power some lights, but not kick on the starter motor.Ĭheck your main fuses/relays. While the car is off, it should be around 12.5-12.7 with the car off. There are a number of things to check here given the information that you provided, but here are some things that I would do first.Ĭheck battery voltage with a multimeter. ![]()
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