[SX FORTE]

I wonder if it has to do with the tranny, is your wifes a 2010? What years the Koup? I personally liked that snappiness, and was hoping to get that out of this mod, doesn't appear that'll happen , maybe a 6 spd thing, whereas the 4 and 5 spd has snap, alot of people complain about it but I prefer it

 

[Zeezo]

awesome thread! thanks everyone! just did this yesterday. Lovin' the difference

 

[speshalizt]

wicked!!! wish i found this thread long ago... huge difference on my 6speed SX

did mine with engine running... disconnected the battery after to clear the code

 

[sm0531]

I went to the dealership today and talked to them about this mod and they asked someone in the service dept. and they said that there is no way to change it. So I went home and did it my self, I got my volt meter and got .75 V before and then once I tightened it back u I got .94 V and its perfect! It feels like a whole new transmission! It's sooo much easier to start from 1st and to go from 1st to 2nd. the only hard part was loosening the screws. That you so much for this mod!

 

[Stjonnypopo]

I also did this this morning, It took me quite a long time (2 hrs) because I didn't really have the right tools and I couldn't really see the clip that I had to remove from the pedal very well. Eventually I just took the whole pedal off and it went very smoothly.

My advice to anyone (if they were unsure about how they would go about this) would be as follows:

1. Remove the pedal; unplug it as well.
2. Put the probe into the input of the orange wire and the other end onto the ground (there's one right beside the pedal)
3. Loosen the 5 screws and adjust - make sure not to go to either extreme, the sweet spot is close to the middle.
4. Put the pedal back in the car and plug it in but not permanently - turn the car on and check what the voltage says. If it's off then just unplug it and re-adjust it.

I don't know if someone posted this already, but if I had gone and done it this way rather than trying to adjust it while the pedal was still screwed to the car I would have finished in 15 minutes.

Hope this helps!

P.S. there is a noticeable difference - just make sure not to exceed 1.0 volts.

 

[Dunrovin]

I'm an old fart ... been driving nothing but stick shifts for over fifty years (never learned how to drive an automatic). Just got my '11 Koup SX and after a couple of days I was sure I was ready for rubber underwear and depends! ... it was as if I forget how to drive a stick! I made this mod and all is right with the world again! Thanx to all you young whippersnappers who contributed to this thread!

P.S. adjusted to .94 -.97 V (seems perfect), and applied Loctite to the 10mm bold & nuts when re-installing.

 

[tully27]

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to give an update on my attempt at this.
I just got my 2011 Koup SX yesterday, and had read this thread prior. I went out to test out my deadzone stock from the factory. Its very minimal (like 1./16 of an inch), so I checked out the screws on the box. It looks like the are positioned closer to the back (so the plate is moved forward). I wonder if Kia knows of this issue now and has corrected it in some new models.

FYI I live in Calgary Canada and it was a 2011 Koup SX Lux Model.

 

[AzKoupSX]

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to give an update on my attempt at this.
I just got my 2011 Koup SX yesterday, and had read this thread prior. I went out to test out my deadzone stock from the factory. Its very minimal (like 1./16 of an inch), so I checked out the screws on the box. It looks like the are positioned closer to the back (so the plate is moved forward). I wonder if Kia knows of this issue now and has corrected it in some new models.

FYI I live in Calgary Canada and it was a 2011 Koup SX Lux Model.

I was thinking the same thing for my 2011 Koup SX, casue my "Dead Spot" isn't that bad... im still debating if i want to mess with it tho...

 

[JoshT]

Once I get the wreck damage repaired on my car, I'll be doing this. If I had known about this I think I could have avoided the wreck. Was in the intersection had let off the gas, needed to get on it again but it hesitated when I did. Think this hesitation may have been the dead spot.

 

[RKlenka]

Wanted to say that this was a great find, much more enjoyable to drive now thanks.

 

[KoupEsEcks]

Why do you need the ten inch extension?

 

[ottawakia]

So I just finished trying this mod but now my check engine light is on! Anyone else have that problem? What did I do

 

[noodile]

So I just finished trying this mod but now my check engine light is on! Anyone else have that problem? What did I do

while doing the mod you moved the thing to far and it triggered an engine light, but now everything is fine. all you need to do is disconnect your batter terminal to clear the code.

 

[KovyForteSX]

i think i went too far lol... i noticed i went from 700-800rpm idle to constant 1000rpms

 

[Riki101]

be sure to take your car out for a spin too not only let then engine but the tranny to fully warm up, drive it for about 20 minutes so everything is warmed up and idles at 750 rpm when at a stop, then you know your ready to do the mod, my engine idles at 1000rpm when its not fully warmed up

 

[UnDeR_FLiP]

Finally did this mod tonight and it works great! I adjusted mine to read .94v and it's perfect.

 

[RockinSX]

I just did this mod last night. Seems better, but I only took it around the block and I need to get used to the new setting. I will report back on the drive to work today.

Did any of you have a screw that was painted black? Seems like it is to detect if we messed around with it.

 

[Acid4Life]

Re: Thanks!

First off i own a 2010 Forte SX sedan and i hated how the gas and clutch worked. Over reving the engine or stalling at the lights was a pain in my $&%^!!!

The gas pedal works by wire, no cable. The fix involves loosening 5 Phillips screws on the left side of the gas pedal. The screws hold the pick ups for the sliders feeler arms. Once the its loosened it can be repositioned by moving it in 1 of 2 directions towards the front of the car or back. Front of car will take out the dead spot and to the rear will give you a HUGE dead-spot. The pic is upside down and only shows 3 of the 5 screws and where the the wire plugs into it.

Thanks a TON Enviros... i also noticed this too. I'm a new 6 spd driver and I am having a hard time "blipping" the throttle for downshifting as I'm not getting to the revs fast enough (I still sometimes over-rev at the lights too) Hopefully this helps a bit.

Never knew that stuff like this can be done too. (not very mechanically incline either).

Thanks for your inquiring mind!

 

[Riki101]

just did this got it down .92v pretty much no dead spot i can notice, gotta get use to it though cause im over revving a bit, just took out for another spin, seems like im getting the hang of it already, for thoughs doing this mod, if your use to your dead spot and driving manual, just becarefull the difference is pretty major, so feather the gas until your fully use to it! overall great mod!!

one question im lazy to go back and read, but do i have to put the set screw back in? cause im having trouble putting it back so i just left it without it, or should i say with it half way out


oh and heres a tip, loosen the 4 screws leaving the set screw last to loosen, because you DONT have to loosen the set screw THAT much as shown in the video!

OH and one more tip! when your reading the voltage and your cramped under there be sure not to have your arm resting on the gas pedal even just slightly!! it will read higher, i made this mistake where i kept adjusting it, had it set, tighten it then it went back to .78v, that was because it was at .78 the whole time but my arm pressing on the gas a bit made it say .97 LOL!! so just be SURE not to touch the gas AT ALL

sorry for the blabbering

 

[RockinSX]

I have been driving it around for awhile now, and it is way better! Thanks enviros!

Mine ended up at .97 I find it a little too close, but I don't feel like getting back under there right now. I have sore ribs from lying on my side over the door sill.

By the way, unbolt the pedal! It's so much easier. I don't know how you guys managed to loosen and tighten those screws with out removing it.