2010 SOUL PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO FAILING ALTERNATOR

Asked by weesher Nov 18, 2018 at 08:01 PM about the 2010 Kia Soul !

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2010 soul dies out mid drive. everything slowly started shutting off, until it
was out. I tried a new battery and the car started again; took the negative off
the battery and it died.
so i took my alternator out and brought it to the shop to be tested and they
said its in great shape.

what could be the issue then?

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T_S_T answered 5 years ago

There must be and electrical short in the systom,more than likely the ECM/BRAIN,it controls the charging system on the car,alternator good and battery means the ecm is not letting the alternator charge the battery,have it checked.

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157,705

Bob answered 5 years ago

DO NOT remove a battery cable when the engine is running. This is a stupid stunt that can send a voltage spike into the electrical system causing damage and draining your bank account.

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