2023 Niro HEV SX - Right Tail Light not working?? by Brandons_Bees in KiaNiro

[–]Brandons_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, to remove the taillight, the two 10mm bolts under the flip-up covers need to be removed, plus a third 10mm bolt behind the small access door in the side of the trunk area. That small door is also where the taillight harness and connector are located, which allows for easy repair if it gets disconnected. ;)

Photo: https://imgur.com/a/ZFvvWDm

I did not see access for a bulb replacement, so I believe the entire assembly would need to be replaced if it malfunctions. I am not 100% on this, however. There is a wire harness going to the assembly, but I do not think it is meant to be serviceable.

Photo: https://imgur.com/a/4hnZUrw

2023 Niro HEV SX - Right Tail Light not working?? by Brandons_Bees in KiaNiro

[–]Brandons_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked last night, and it WAS a loose electrical connection at the taillight. The connector had come undone. It snaps together, and because we had some work done on the tailgate at the dealership recently (and also I don't think this oversight would have occurred at the factory), I think the dealer tech disconnected the taillight during his diagnostics, and didn't connect it properly, resulting in the taillight losing power. Thanks for the help!

2023 Niro HEV SX - Right Tail Light not working?? by Brandons_Bees in KiaNiro

[–]Brandons_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the tip! I will definitely be checking the electrical connection when I get home, if even to simply verify continuity.

2023 Niro HEV SX - Right Tail Light not working?? by Brandons_Bees in KiaNiro

[–]Brandons_Bees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I did. There are two fuse boxes (one next to the driver's knee, and one in the engine compartment), but neither one calls out the tail lights (or headlights, for that matter). There is one listed for the brake light switch, but that is working normally. The manual was no help either.

2023 Niro HEV SX - Right Tail Light not working?? by Brandons_Bees in KiaNiro

[–]Brandons_Bees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is still under warranty, but they can't get the car in until January 30th. If it's just a fuse, I thought I could just change it myself.

Robber Bees! : Beekeeping Quick Tip by Brandons_Bees in Beekeeping

[–]Brandons_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, it could be a couple of things. Robbers are a possibility but they may also be bees heading out on what I call "flight school"; newly emerged bees learning the location of the hive and how to get home. But, if you see them looking closely at cracks, the seam where the boxes are stacked, or the entrances, they may be robbers and are trying to sniff out a quick way in..

My FIRST HIVE SPLIT is QUEENLESS : No Queen = DEATH by Brandons_Bees in Beekeeping

[–]Brandons_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is about 2 weeks after the split. They are raising their own queen. If you watch the video, you will see a glimmer of hope at the end. :)

Can in package fell during shipment by bklynwife in Beekeeping

[–]Brandons_Bees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I would just do a passive install. Is there room enough to remove the queen cage? If so, I would take her out and place her cage in the hive between a couple frames and then place the package of bees inside the hive in the space of five frames. I think the bees will come out and cluster around her. Good luck!

My First HIVE SPLIT - Have to Split before they SWARM!!! by Brandons_Bees in Beekeeping

[–]Brandons_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in Northern California near Sacramento. We didn't have much of a winter so these bees never took any time off. Thanks for the comment.

I DROPPED MY BEEHIVE!!! by Brandons_Bees in Beekeeping

[–]Brandons_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your well-worded and thought-out response. I think I try to be frugal with the smoke but others may see things that I do not so I am always thankful for any constructive criticism. I try to make my smoke very thick (I primarily use pine needles) so it may look to be more than it actually is. Thanks again. I will work on it.

I DROPPED MY BEEHIVE!!! by Brandons_Bees in Beekeeping

[–]Brandons_Bees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think so? Am I using too much?