How does the theft alarm work on a Kia?
After completion of the steps above, the hazard warning lights will blink (for smart key, the chime also sounds) once to indicate that the system is armed. If any door (or tailgate) or engine hood remains open, the hazard warning lights and the chime will not operate and the theft-alarm will not arm.
Is there an issue with my Kia Forte?
This step can be repeated 3x or so and the same thing every time some times it runs maybe 5sec. But no more than 10sec MAX. Once I let the car cool for about 20-30 mins…it starts like there was NO ISSUE. I hv had the throttle body replaced. .mech thought was the issue – per Code Reader.
What are the names of the Kia warning lights?
They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are nearly 70 of them, so search carefully! Models examined include Cadenza, Carnival, Forte, K5, K900, Niro, Optima, Rio, Sedona, Seltos, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Stinger and Telluride.
What does the warning chime on my car sound like?
No corresponding warning lights on dash. I have a warning chime that has started to sound intermittently while I drive. It first started a few weeks ago, and it sounded like a sick bell. After awhile, it began sounding like a single “bong”.
What’s the problem with my Kia Forte Battery?
After a few tries, the car will crank and start. Today it did it again a couple of times, but also has started fine probably 10 times. I tested the battery with my Harbor Freight battery tester and it appears to be OK.
How many times has the Kia Forte been recalled?
The 2014 Kia Forte has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA. View Recalls Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers.
What is the reliability score of the Kia Forte?
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2014 Kia Forte owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
No corresponding warning lights on dash. I have a warning chime that has started to sound intermittently while I drive. It first started a few weeks ago, and it sounded like a sick bell. After awhile, it began sounding like a single “bong”.
How often does the Kia Forte alarm go off?
Usually 1-2 times a day. Everything on it is factory; it comes with a remote starter as well as auto locks. I’ve taken the car to the dealership and was told they weren’t able to reproduce the issue.
When does the car theft alarm go off?
If the system is armed while a passenger (s) remains in the vehicle, the alarm may be activated when the remaining passenger ( s) leave the vehicle. If any door (or tailgate) or engine hood is opened within 30 seconds after the system enters the armed stage, the system is disarmed to prevent an unnecessary alarm.
How to arm your car theft alarm system?
Arm the system as described below. 1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle. 2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and engine hood are closed and latched. 3. Lock the doors using the transmitter of the keyless entry system (or smart key) or ignition key.