# 2011 Kia Sorento - Can I unplug this?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-can-i-unplug-this/137337>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** kia\
**Created:** [March 27, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-can-i-unplug-this/137337 "2019-03-27T13:48:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![WhitneyGarrison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/90ced4/32.png) [@WhitneyGarrison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WhitneyGarrison)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2019, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-can-i-unplug-this/137337/1 "2019-03-27T13:48:46Z")

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Can I unplug the positive post to test my alternator on my 2011 soronto v6

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-can-i-unplug-this/137337/2 "2019-03-27T13:55:18Z")

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Simple answer is NO ! That is a out dated idea . If you are in the US most Auto Zone stores can test your alternator and battery for free . Of course your replies will be better if you explain why you are asking the question.

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**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-sorento-can-i-unplug-this/137337/3 "2019-03-27T18:51:14Z")

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My understanding is that that can cause voltage spikes that can damage today’s electronic equipment. As already mentioned, a proper charging system test is recommended instead.