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- Fri Jul 19, 2019 9:51 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
- Topic: Clutch recall
- Replies: 3
- Views: 26801
Re: Clutch recall
this is due to the hca leaking brake fluid(which is flammable, but not as much as your AC Gas) onto the motor windings causing a potential hotspot. the fix is simple quick and if the dealer had any cause for concern the HCA would be replaced as per the TSB
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 9:45 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
- Topic: Unable to charge and Check Hybrid System warning
- Replies: 18
- Views: 46791
Re: Unable to charge and Check Hybrid System warning
would you want a risk of a spark? near a fuel? The manufacturer doesn't either! as for the charging flap not opening there is now a software update which should help with the opening logic preventing such issues, however dirt, contaminants and frozen temperatures can still cause issues. hence the ma...
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 9:28 pm
- Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
- Topic: Kia Niro: Maps & Software update
- Replies: 10
- Views: 45628
Re: Kia Niro: Maps & Software update
kia are planning bi yearly updates for AVN 1x 4x 5x, this is just not map updates but other fixes such as phone compatibility and other issues such as SLIF info compatibility
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 9:23 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
- Topic: Hi - and will a Niro PHEV cope with weeks or months of non-use?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 28873
Re: Hi - and will a Niro PHEV cope with weeks or months of non-use?
These vehicles have a transit switch i the fuse box, if you turn to off it will preserve the battery life for long periods of inactivity
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 9:21 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
- Topic: TPMS issues in cold weather
- Replies: 6
- Views: 29906
Re: TPMS issues in cold weather
That physics for ya as temperatures drop so does pressure. thats charles law and boyle's law for you!,
You cant SH1T Physics!
You cant SH1T Physics!
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:57 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
- Topic: Flat Battery
- Replies: 23
- Views: 66003
Re: Flat Battery
there is issues arising from rear door lock catches causing a battery drain and your dealer should carry out a dark current check and follow the workshop manual to confirm the drain. as for the 12v battery charging that is the function of the DC DC converter As soon as the vehicle is EV ready the ba...
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:53 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
- Topic: Flat battery for the sixth time
- Replies: 8
- Views: 34328
Re: Flat battery for the sixth time
there is a new PCB(fuse box) that causes the fuel pump to run, and this is a service action that the dealer will be aware of, it has also been aware that the rear door catches may be an issue but the dealers will need to carry out a thorough dark current check and eliminate them as per the workshop ...
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:48 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
- Topic: Radio glitching
- Replies: 3
- Views: 25954
Re: Radio glitching
there has been a recent Sat nav update that may cure your issue, Kia are planning to release Nav updates twice a year in the uk for AVN 4 5 and 1
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:46 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
- Topic: Two faults - juddering & petrol cap
- Replies: 4
- Views: 27100
Re: Two faults - juddering & petrol cap
check your fuel cap for debris and tree sap as it is common to cause these to stick, if that is ok then the spring on the inside of the fuel flap(by the hinge) may need adjusting, if you are still having issues,go to your nearest dealer and they should be able to sort that for you. as for the judder...
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:40 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical Kia Niro
- Topic: Climate Control Air Filter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 23443
Re: Climate Control Air Filter
the pollen filter at present is not included in the service as there are many environmental factors which can affect the degradation of the filter. the filter is checked on every service and recommended to be changed if necessary. no point changing a good filter for another good filter. only adds to...