Electrical Issues in 2015 Kia Quoris: Suspected Terminal 30 Interruption

Hey there, So, I've got a 2018 Kia Stinger with about 50k on the ticker and ran into something similar not too long ago. It started out with the same warning signs - dim lights, weak battery, the works. At first, I just thought my battery was on its last legs, kind of like what you're guessing with the Terminal 30 stuff there. But when I took it to the garage, my mechanic found that it wasn't just a simple battery replacement. Apparently, there was a defective component in the charging system that was causing my battery to be discharged. They ended up having to sort out some wiring issues and replace the problematic parts in the charging system. Definitely wasn't a DIY fix, but I wouldn't say it was a massive problem either. Pain in the backside, sure, but once the main issue was identified, they got it fixed up fairly sharpish. So, my advice? Don't just assume it's the battery or the Terminal 30 without getting it checked. Could be something else altogether, as it was in my case. Hope that helps.

Hey there, That's interesting to hear, actually. I've got a 2017 Kia Quoris and I've been noticing the same kind of inconsistencies. Just to be safe, I think I'll look into it. Do you remember about how much you had to dish out for the repair job? And ever since you got it repaired, have there been any more problems or unexpected issues that popped up? Thanks for sharing!

Hey! No worries, always happy to help a fellow gearhead! You may not believe it, but the fix on my 2018 Kia Stinger wasn't as pricey as you might think. Repairing the charging system and sorting out the 'Battery defective/battery discharged' came to a total of about €290. As to your other question, since my mechanic fixed the issue - which was indeed an interruption of terminal 30 by the way - my ride has been running like clockwork. No problems, no sneezes, nothing! Smooth sailing ever since. I guess the moral of the story here is something we all know, but sometimes need a reminder of - best to leave it to professionals to poke under the hood. Cheers and good luck!

Hey there, Great to get some real-life feedback! €290 doesn't sound as bad as I feared it might be. Your positive post-repair experience gives me some hope that my Kia Quoris can also bounce back from this problem. I'm definitely going to take it to the mechanic instead of goofing around trying some haphazard DIY stuff. Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly. Thanks again for your advice!