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by Steve
Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Updating maps
Replies: 28
Views: 44325

Re: Updating maps

Ive updated my satnav HEV 2 . 2017 ..Map May 2022 ... There is no live traffic update , and its not showing speed cameras ... But the options are all ticked, and it looks washed out ... If i knew all this , i wouldn't of updated it .
by Steve
Sat May 09, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Trickle charging a Niro hybrid?
Replies: 8
Views: 28943

Re: Trickle charging a Niro hybrid?

If your going to charge the 12v battery thats in the boot ... DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FROM THE CAR FIRST .... Never put a 12v charger on a battery thats connected to the car ,or it could and probably would do some damage to the electrics .
by Steve
Sat May 09, 2020 8:53 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Has anyone changed their radio speakers ?
Replies: 1
Views: 12706

Re: Has anyone changed their radio speakers ?

I very doubt anyone would want to change the speakers , the system sounds great ..... If you want to boost the system , fit a sub woofer if you have a Nero 1 or 2 ... if you have a Nero 3 , it has a sub fitted as standard .
by Steve
Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:15 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Niro 4, 1st week
Replies: 2
Views: 4736

Re: New Niro 4, 1st week

Hi Rigger

The MPG your getting is ok for this time of year , come summer you should get at least 68MPG or better .
by Steve
Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:36 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Bulb upgrade
Replies: 28
Views: 49764

Re: Bulb upgrade

I've had a look on ebay for the 3 sided HB3 LEDs , there are only 4 sided LED lights left , and you Don't want them , not very bright , best have a look around the net to see if there are any . I paid £17 a pair from ebay , but that was over 12 months ago .... Yes you will have to cut a hole in the ...
by Steve
Thu Nov 01, 2018 7:07 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Starting without pressing the break pedle
Replies: 10
Views: 16656

Re: Starting without pressing the break pedle

Just cut out a hole in the cover , about 2 inch or more with a dremal , and then cut some card and glue it on the end , and trim . hope that helps .
by Steve
Thu Nov 01, 2018 7:01 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Bulb upgrade
Replies: 28
Views: 49764

Re: Bulb upgrade

I have converted my headlights to LED , but you have to have the 3 sided 6000K .. 4 sided are crap . 2 sided leaves a dark line across the middle . They are a vast improvement .. As you know the headlight bulbs are HB3 or 9005 ... And the 3 sided Leds are becoming hard to get . Got mine from Ebay .....
by Steve
Fri Sep 07, 2018 5:04 pm
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: need extra battery
Replies: 1
Views: 6174

Re: need extra battery

To answer your question regarding adding a 12volt lead acid battery is ... NO... As you know on the 2018 Niro ,the voltage to power the electronics comes from the LiPo battery , but you can't get a true 12 volts from a LiPo battery , its either 11.1 volts or 14.8 volts , i would say its 14.8 volts ....
by Steve
Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Kia Niro: are electric, AWD versions in the works?
Replies: 3
Views: 18745

Re: Kia Niro: are electric, AWD versions in the works?

Until they really master the Super Capacitor to replace the Lipo battery , its not worth talking about .
by Steve
Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:52 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
Topic: Daytime running lights, switching off.
Replies: 3
Views: 17046

Re: Daytime running lights, switching off.

I've had a look at the manual , fuse box , and there isn't one specific fuse for the DRLs .. It is a legal requirement for the DRLs to be on , if you do disconnect them and you take it for an MOT it will fail .. Also if you have an accident and the insurance find out , then that will be a modificati...