Electrical issue

SAMSONV

MEMBER
2007 KIA SPORTAGE
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
44,300 MILES

Came home from work and found the vehicle in the garage with no key in ignition has not been driven. Interior lights clicking and sounds like back hatch was locking non stop. Now battery is dead and I fear fire because it's electrical.

Friday, May 17th, 2019 AT 7:42 AM

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
48,363 POSTS

Hello,

It sounds like the battery went bad causing the issue. here is a guide to check the battery and if failed a guide to help replace it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Please run down these guides and report back.