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by sc489
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: Kia e-Niro
Topic: Kia e-Niro a target for thieves?
Replies: 16
Views: 30350

Re: Kia e-Niro a target for thieves?

The keyless entry can be disabled on my Niro 3 HEV by locking the car with the fob then pressing the fob lock and unlock buttons together for c. 5 secs until the indicators flash 4 times. Hopefully that defeats the Gameboy attack method too. Also, the key is disabled if left static for c. 10 minutes...
by sc489
Wed Mar 06, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Kia e-Niro
Topic: Kia e-Niro a target for thieves?
Replies: 16
Views: 30350

Re: Kia e-Niro a target for thieves?

The test is to see if you can open the car standing next to the door with the key in the pouch.
by sc489
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: Kia e-Niro
Topic: Kia e-Niro a target for thieves?
Replies: 16
Views: 30350

Re: Kia e-Niro a target for thieves?

My new model 72 plate Niro switches off the key if the key is left stationary for at least 10 minutes so it's not vulnerable to relay theft. Beware of Faraday pouches which often leak RF after a few months use. It's best to use a metal tin with a screw top metal lid without a rubber seal which is a ...
by sc489
Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:42 am
Forum: Main Kia Niro chat
Topic: Forward looking safety systems contantly failing
Replies: 3
Views: 26876

Re: Forward looking safety systems contantly failing

I've had this twice but only on roads in Hampshire when staying away from home. I concluded it's a 'feature' of the car either due to a software bug with the sensors being confused by processing the data or interference as you say. The issue of 7 warnings going off in sequence is simply poor softwar...
by sc489
Wed Dec 07, 2022 6:38 am
Forum: Kia e-Niro
Topic: Lane Keeping Assist
Replies: 3
Views: 10368

Re: Lane Keeping Assist

The manual tells you what the different colour LKA lights mean. The first thing I do when starting the car is to turn off all LKA with one short press and one long press on the LKA button.
by sc489
Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Delivery time for Niro 2023 HEV
Replies: 4
Views: 10445

Re: Delivery time for Niro 2023 HEV

Your dealer should be able to tell you. Here is my dealer's report for my HEV (3 spec) ordered 2 weeks ago for delivery in early November. IN PRODUCTION DATE 31/08/2022 PRODUCTION COMPLETE DATE 05/09/2022 AWAITING SHIPPING DATE 10/09/2022 SHIPPING DATE 15/09/2022 ARRIVAL DATE 25/10/2022 COMPOUND IN ...
by sc489
Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:02 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Niro Owner
Replies: 1
Views: 7089

New Niro Owner

I just ordered a new Niro 3 Hybrid in Steel Grey due in November. I hope it will be as reliable as Jap cars I have been running for 40 years. I found the owners manual but can't locate the infotainment guide. Does anyone have a link? Has anyone bought a space saver tyre and wheel. If so, where did y...
by sc489
Fri Aug 19, 2022 6:00 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Niro HEV
Replies: 11
Views: 24674

Re: New Niro HEV

I just ordered the 3 spec also in Steel Grey due in November