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by sighn34
Thu Aug 27, 2026 1:10 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The warning light for forward collision avoidance assist keeps flashing, and I need help.
Replies: 6
Views: 2079

Re: The warning light for forward collision avoidance assist keeps flashing, and I need help.

At one point, the alarm was going off every three minutes, and the husband had to disconnect the battery to stop it. Fortunately, it didn't start again when he rejoined it. He seemed to be making the problem worse by checking a few items, such the battery. We contacted the Kia Premier garage where I...
by sighn34
Thu Aug 27, 2026 1:07 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The warning light for forward collision avoidance assist keeps flashing, and I need help.
Replies: 6
Views: 2079

Re: The warning light for forward collision avoidance assist keeps flashing, and I need help.

I tried wiping the sensor plate, as they suggested, and the error went away for a while, but it reappears every morning. Next, they suggested getting in touch with their service team to schedule it. The catch is that they're more than an hour away, so we haven't decided to go that route just yet. We...
by sighn34
Thu Aug 27, 2026 1:06 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The warning light for forward collision avoidance assist keeps flashing, and I need help.
Replies: 6
Views: 2079

The warning light for forward collision avoidance assist keeps flashing, and I need help.

About six weeks ago, I purchased a 2020 Sportage (GT line s, if that helps). Over the past week, I have intermittently had warning lights turning on, regardless of the weather or time of day. This is the blind spot warning lights and the forward collision avoidance assist system. They now accompany ...
by sighn34
Wed Jun 03, 2026 2:25 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Integrated flip-out towbar with no remote in the trunk
Replies: 5
Views: 517

Re: Integrated flip-out towbar with no remote in the trunk

Installation of a replacement would be a major undertaking.
by sighn34
Thu May 28, 2026 9:59 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2nd screen with TPMS system problem displayed by Hans.
Replies: 7
Views: 666

Re: 2nd screen with TPMS system problem displayed by Hans.

Service Mode, Alerts, or the TPMS diagnostics can tell you.
by sighn34
Thu May 28, 2026 9:55 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2nd screen with TPMS system problem displayed by Hans.
Replies: 7
Views: 666

Re: 2nd screen with TPMS system problem displayed by Hans.

Before you do anything further, check your accessory screen for any bluetooth radios that might be interfering with TPMS. With BT, the TPMS sensors
by sighn34
Wed May 06, 2026 2:31 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: In Canada, Tesla is offering 50% off select models.
Replies: 7
Views: 6985

Re: In Canada, Tesla is offering 50% off select models.

The only option is to refuse to buy Elon Musk's electric vehicle.
People should avoid Musk's automobiles and buy other brands, in my opinion.
The initial owner will lose a lot because Tesla doesn't do trade-ins when you wish to buy a new model.
by sighn34
Tue May 05, 2026 3:06 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Data Reset (MPG, MPH, etc.)
Replies: 5
Views: 6207

Re: Data Reset (MPG, MPH, etc.)

Yes, you can still use stalk to reset your 2017 F82. However, the process is different if you wish to reset the mpg memory.Forget the specific details; the last time I did it was on an E90, which was probably about ten years ago.
by sighn34
Sat Apr 04, 2026 4:01 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Problem starting an SLK230
Replies: 5
Views: 2669

Re: Problem starting an SLK230

Have you ever attempted the time-honoured method of taking the spark plug out to check for a spark when the engine goes over?

This might be an electrical problem if you haven't, or it could be a fuelling problem if you have.