Its mounted with at least 4 Phillips head screws that are very inconveniently located. The first thing you need to do is remove the rear seat cushion. Start your car and rev to about 1500 rpm, touch the meter positive lead to the b-lead on the alternator, and the meter negative lead to the alternator case, or any good ground. To do this, run your fingers under the cushion and you'll find two release buttons. My '99 makes a noticeably loud rumble on the 2 highest settings. Windshield separated from frame, molding fell off 4 times during first 4 months of purchase alternator replaced twice.
Tape player makes funny noises if used for long time. One snaps or pulls off and the other can be loosen with a 10 mm wrench of socket. You should read 13 to 14 volts, anything less than about 12. It will also point you to the resources you need for getting the diagrams of how the belt needs to go back on. Nothing but problems since purchase. Car has had fuel filter replaced twice. Had trans flushed seems to be ok.
Believe me nothing is worse than jacking up your car one week checking the tie rods and then finding out you could have checked in one sweep. Fuel sensor in tank replaced three times. You might as well check the cv joint while you have it jacked. Also the electrical wires will need to be removed. For me it was a matter of necessity, since I could not afford to go to a mechanic and pay his much deserved labor costs. Trans shifts hard and sometimes sticks.
However, since I did not have a spring… have the alternator checked. It will also point you to the resources you need for getting the diagrams of how the belt needs to go back on. Next is to remove the side cushions underneath the seatbelt shoulder straps. You'll need a 12… i have a 98 kia sephia, and i actually had to take the left motor mount off to raise the engine to allow removal clearance. There are 3 bolts that will have to be loosen or removed so the alternator can be removed too.
Engine light and overdrive light blinked trans was shifted by itself. Answer You'll need to get the front tires off the ground. The alternator is located behind the head of the engine on the passenger side of the vehicle. This might include replacing the voltage regulator if it is separate from the alternator. Once you remove these 2 screws there are 2 more screws inside the light assembly.
Here is a link to that article: If this has helped you in any way, then feel free to follow my Twitter account for more great money saving tips and tricks. My driver side headlight went out. Back doors hinges rusted and bent causing squeaking and not completely to shut. Hello lubyamanda and thank you for asking your question here on fixya. Also, check the tension of your belts to make sure the alternator is spinning while the engine runs. If its while the car is moving, does it do it while you turn in a particular direction? One contributor mentioned that removing the exhaust manifold could better afford the removal of the alternator.
Battery replaced after only having vehicle 2 months. I have actually written a general information article that will walk you through the general process of changing the fan belt on your 2000 Kia Sephia. You will need to position the pulley just right in order to fit a socket through a hold in the pulley to loosen the bolt. Car shakes at high speeds. I haven't tried it yet, but I will be trying it soon. To do so, first, loosen the pivot bolt on top of power steering pump, just behing the pulley.
Aug 15, 2010 Hello smg86 and thank you for asking your question here on fixya. Your toes are touching it. There should be at least 2 of them. Your car might die, but you may be able to restart it with a jump start. Ok so,in and out… I asked this question the other day and nobody answered, so I figured it out myself.