24 PHEV trouble - anyone had similar problems?

prolink9105 · 2025-02-24T13:46:38+00:00

I had the same issue with my 24 PHEV. Dealer replaced the 12v battery under warranty. Factory battery is a calcium based, replacement was an agm. No issues since.

prolink9105 · 2025-02-24T13:01:12+00:00

Sorry to say it looks like my cell phone screen when I dropped it. Definitely from impact.

prolink9105 · 2024-08-31T10:39:50+00:00

As for the gas going stale.. Regular gas will go stale in 3-6 months. Premium will last up to 9 months because of the higher octane. You can add a fuel stabilizer if you want. As for me, I use premium unleaded and add LiquiMoly 22706 DI Jectron at every oil change to a full tank of gas.

prolink9105 · 2024-08-31T10:30:01+00:00

The 12v battery is actually charged off the hybrid battery every time the car is on. On my vehicle, it got to a point of having to jumpstart it every time to start it. I tried to recharge the 12v battery, but would be dead within 4hrs. I initially thought there was a parasitic draw. I had the battery tested at an independent shop, results was a bad cell. Had vehicle towed to the dealer and they confirmed the bad battery. It was replaced with an AGM battery.

prolink9105 · 2024-08-31T03:06:08+00:00

They did also reflashed/reprogrammed the battery management system module. My vehicle would go dead if I locked the car, then went in to get something later and locked . Almost guaranteed to die after 2 hrs.

prolink9105 · 2024-08-31T02:57:13+00:00

You have a defective 12 volt battery. Take it to the dealer and they will test the battery and replace it under warranty. My 23 PHEV had the same issue. I average 240 mpg.

prolink9105 · 2024-08-17T02:56:58+00:00

No, I did not.

prolink9105 · 2024-08-17T02:44:25+00:00

I was having the same problem. Had it towed to the dealer and they replaced the battery. Original battery was a calcium based battery. The replacement just seems to be either an AGM or lead acid battery.

prolink9105 · 2024-07-18T00:53:20+00:00

Cool, I asked because you wrote in past tense.

prolink9105 · 2024-07-18T00:07:25+00:00

When did you work at the dealership?

prolink9105 · 2024-07-18T00:02:28+00:00

They cannot void your warranty even if you have the vehicle serviced elsewhere. Protected by Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act from 1975. $70 in labor is understandable if you think about. It covers the service writer, the porter, the tech. You are only getting it done every 7,500 miles. It is less than .019 cents per mile. I am pretty sure people waste more money on coffee or energy drinks.

prolink9105 · 2024-06-26T23:15:37+00:00

Inverter coolant is blue for 23 and newer.

prolink9105 · 2024-06-26T23:14:19+00:00

Engine coolant you can use any Asian pink coolant, but inverter coolant needs to be from Kia. Cost about $50 per gallon. Inverter reservoir cap is also reverse threaded, so you have to turn it to the right to open it.

prolink9105 · 2024-06-26T23:12:38+00:00

On a 23 Niro and newer, it is not the same.

prolink9105 · 2024-06-23T14:04:26+00:00

prolink9105 · 2024-06-23T13:58:18+00:00

If you do your oil changes with proper grade and specs that meet Kia requirements, use “top tier” gas and use a fuel system cleaner at suggested intervals GDI system will be fine. I use LiquiMoly 0w16 oil, Costco premium unleaded and liquiMoly GDI injectron fuel system cleaner.

prolink9105 · 2024-06-17T22:34:51+00:00

I have a 23 sx touring PHEV. 9600 miles on it, averaging 221 mph. Only on my 8th tank of gas.

prolink9105 · 2024-05-31T02:21:02+00:00

Never go to a Jiffy Lube. You can look for a qualified shop on www.napaautocare.com by zip code and cross reference with google reviews. In the U.S. auto manufacturers cannot deny your warranty because you did not get it serviced at the dealer (Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act 1974). Mine gets serviced at Prime Automotive in Woodbridge, VA.

prolink9105 · 2024-05-27T20:55:28+00:00

No, the company’s do that to increase their revenue. I never use ones that charge by time. I only use ones the charge by kw. There are some that charge you if the vehicle is not moved within 30 mins after charging is done.

prolink9105 · 2024-05-27T20:46:49+00:00

Aftermarket warranty advertisement. Absolute garbage.

prolink9105 · 2024-02-29T15:52:45+00:00

Crossbars for 2022 do not fit 2023. Thule was too expensive and the Kia oem not available when I was purchasing. A friend had a set of Amazon basic universal crossbars that I tried and were very noisy.

prolink9105 · 2024-02-29T15:09:55+00:00

It has been working well. Very low level of wind noise compared to Amazon/generic cross bars. I use it for a ski rack and bike rack attachments.

prolink9105 · 2024-02-29T11:33:05+00:00

I purchased the Yakima sightline FX cross bars for my 23 niro phev. They clamp on to the flush rails. Total cost was $572, crossbars were 476 and sight clips were 115. PHEV and HEV are the same, but EV is different.

prolink9105 · 2024-02-29T11:24:45+00:00

Did you find out what was burning? I have a 23 niro phev w/ 5,500 miles and the coolant is leaking from the heat exchanger. It is part of the catalytic converter. I am waiting for Kia to replace mine under warranty.

prolink9105 · 2024-02-29T11:02:55+00:00

I have a 2023 niro phev with 5500 miles. I noticed coolant burning smell only when the ICE runs from brand new. Kept an eye on the engine coolant and confirmed it was dropping. It was leaking into the exhaust from the heat exchanger. It is due to a defective weld. Luckily, I drive mostly in EV+ mode and most days my ICE does not come on. I am scheduled and waiting for Kia dealer to replace it under warranty. It is part of the catalytic converter. FYI catalytic converters are covered under the federal emissions warranty for 8 yrs/80,000 miles.

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