Is the check engine light related to the electrical system?

Asked by Daniel Jun 14, 2021 at 02:58 AM about the 2011 Kia Forte

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hi there,

I changed the headlight in my wife's Kia. To do so I had to
remove the battery as it was blocking access to the
headlight.

I replaced the battery but I dont think I tightened the
terminals enough as the car stalled. It was difficult to start
again, but after a few minutes and a few attempts it
started.

I got it home and tightened the terminals up. It seems to be
starting well and it's not stalling. Although I'm scared to
take it out for a drive again. However, now the check engine
light is on and I don't know if it was on before. I plan on
taking it to the garage to have it checked but in the
meantime I'd like to know if the two issues could be related,
for piece of mind.

The only additional information I have is the voltage
between the battery terminals. 13V when off and 14V when
on. So it seems to be in working order.

Any information would be much appreciated.

2 Answers

38,925

You can go to auto zoo and use their scanner to see what it is and clear it . Disconnecting the batt. may have set a code

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One thing you should never do to a newer vehicle is disconnect the battery without plugging in a memory saver at the OBD II plug under the dash or the power outlet/cigarette lighter on the dash. On many newer vehicles this will cause the computer to forget things and need to be reprogrammed (flashed). Hope that helps! Jim

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