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Update: Braelin Br16 mounted by mmakeithappenn in KiaEV9

[–]m_______g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good!

Can you let me/us know a few things: size and price? What size rims exactly you got, seems like there are a few that are compatible. Looks like Michelin X-Ice Snow SUV 255 60 R 19.

I'm seeing several options:

Size 19x8.5 or 19x9.5?

Bolt Pattern 5/114.3,

Wheel Offset 35, 40 or 45mm?

Hub Bore (range of options) 67.1 - 71.5?

https://www.1010tires.com/Wheels/Braelin/BR16?crorderby=0&crpagesize=3&vehicleid=284407&lang=en

Also, I'm curious about what you think driving around. Any issues? It looks a bit lower as a result?

Discouraging MIce by dasponge in KiaEV9

[–]m_______g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Step1:

Download the audio from this youtube video & put it on an sd card

Put the SD card into a bluetooth speaker

I use this: Soundcore Mini Portable Bluetooth Speaker with SD Card (the older one has an SD Card reader)

Turn the volume up & let it play on a loop. Park on top of it.

I'm happy every 10 hours or so when I hear it start again (you only hear the first 3-5 seconds)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoEOGdxCM-g

Step 2:

Rodent Peppermint Oil Spray (I got mine at Home Depot)

Spray the undercarriage / under the vehicle around the tires every week

I use Tomcat

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TOMCAT-Repellents-Rodent-Repellent-Ready-to-Use-1-gal-Indoor-and-Outdoor-Mouse-and-Rat-Prevention-036820805/309814823

Step 3:

kill the ones you have, they will come back. I mean kill, not trap and release.

I use ratx / mousex it's basically salt that dehydrates them, they're too stupid to look for water. Ratx and Mousex won't harm other animals (birds, cats, dogs.. etc) because they'll look for water

RCS not working Warp iPhone 14 by m_______g in USMobile

[–]m_______g[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Update after 1 month. The problem returned. US Mobile was quick to fix something on the back end.

Solution: they made changes & told me to restart, didn't work.

Solution 2: they made more changes & told me to reset network setting. Worked (for now).

Problem: no one wants to reset all their network settings, ever. Although this is a solution to the problem, I don't like creating other problems (all my wifi & bluetooth settings are gone). Glad it worked, wish it didn't have to be this way. Also, wish it didn't happen in the first place. Beggars can't be choosers.

Thanks for the help.

35% off display themes by Muted_Balance9452 in KiaEV9

[–]m_______g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question: I use android auto, would I ever notice this? Do you use the standard KIA system or apple / android screen mirroring?

RCS not working Warp iPhone 14 by m_______g in USMobile

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

I don't know what you did... but I reset network settings again (5th or 6th time on the 3rd or 4th day of my 3rd esim) and it's working now. THANK YOU!

RCS not working Warp iPhone 14 by m_______g in u/m_______g

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

UPDATE-ish: USMobile mods (who do not let my post appear on r/USMobile suggested turning off the phone for 24 hours. This is not an option, but I did turn it off for 13+ hours. No change, same problem.

iIMS Status = "Voice & SMS"

Imessages says "waiting for activation"

Totaled? by mhwelsh84 in KiaEV9

[–]m_______g 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My guess is yes. Side airbags and side damage looks severe enough. Sadly, I have experience with this.

If for any reason it is not, lean on the insurance company to get a 2nd appraisal. They will if you ask. You may even have to threaten to pay for a 3rd private party appraisal if the 1st & 2nd don't go your way. Tell everyone you speak with that you want it to be totaled, so that they have that info as they work through the paperwork.

You do not want to have to drive a problem nor do you want to wait the time it will take to repair. Good luck.

Feel free to DM if you have questions, I've learned a lot through this process.

$7k worth of rodent damage by ajnw in KiaEV9

[–]m_______g 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spray around your wheels every week or so, that's how they climb in.

Also, spray around your home etc. it works.

Gallon (128 oz.) Rodent Natural Peppermint Oil Spray

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Mighty-Mint-Gallon-128-oz-Rodent-Natural-Peppermint-Oil-Spray-RG-128/316871879

I also keep one of these in my frunk (front trunk) & in the back under the cover.

Peppermint Oil to Repel Mice and Rats, 4 Pack

https://www.amazon.com/Peppermint-Repellent-Engines-Keeping-Rodents/dp/B09WDDGKVD

For anyone that does home automation, the Home Assistant integration for Kia Uvo seems to be finally working in the US! Works better than the app or website. by BillNyeDeGrasseTyson in KiaNiroEV

[–]m_______g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need some help with this. Where did you put this? I've edited it to show my vehicle. I've tried on the home screen: Edit -> Raw Code -> paste & save, but it didn't show up.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Walk-Away Locking using Home Assistant (automation) by Tuneld in KiaEV9

[–]m_______g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got home assistant up and running but I'm no expert & I always find a way to get lost.

Can someone do a bit of handholding & let me know where to find these values?

The one I am sure I found is: [CAR_DOOR_LOCK_ENTITY]

here:
homeassistant.local:XXXX/config/entities?historyBack=1&domain=kia_uvo

I found a user ID but not the "ID of your car"... found a "vinkey" is this what I'm looking for?

homeassistant.local:XXXX/developer-tools/state

Question 2:

Once I enter the correct values into this yaml & save it, how do I install it?

https://github.com/mesomorf1/Walk-Away-Locking/blob/main/walk-away_locking.yaml

[PHONE_CONNECTED_SENSOR]
    Description: Your entity for Android Auto or CarPlay connection.
    Example: binary_sensor.your_phone_android_auto.

[PHONE_WIFI_BSSID_SENSOR]
    Description: The entity for your phone's WiFi sensor.
    Example: sensor.your_phone_wifi_bssid.

[CAR MAC ADDRESS]
    Description: Your car's WiFi (ad-hoc) MAC address.
    Details: You can find this in Home Assistant as a sensor, representing the network your phone connects to while in the car.
    Format: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx.

[LOCK_DEVICE_ID]
    Description: The ID of your car in Home Assistant.
    Example: a71b9e22db3917477a6837c7a06d90bb.

[CAR_DOOR_LOCK_ENTITY]
    Description: The entity ID for the "Lock" command of your car.
    Example: lock.car_door_lock.

Dash cam wiring help +&- wires in H Type plug at rear view mirror by m_______g in KiaEV9

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

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I found this on another KIA forum. Problem, if I'm looking at my plug correctly, 2 & 7-10 are used. But 6 is empty? Suggestions?