this mod is a life saver. now if only i could afford to do some actual performance mods that would be great! anyone know of site where i could find turbos, inter coolers, or any pro parts?????

 

just build your own kit from various sites if you're good like that or wait for turbokits to set one up

 

Can anyone who's done this mod please confirm their cruise is still working for me?

 

Mine is...confirmed! I've had no issues after adjusting and readjusting.

 

Excellent mod, works perfect after a second adjustment. (first had me idling at 2000 rpm). I looked at the cover and noticed that the factory setting was all the way to the back of the car, which got pretty annoying pushing on the pedal and wondering when it's going to kick in. Got it adjusted to the front and was idling lil high, brought it back a bit and now it's a differentce between night and day.

Thanks for the great DIY.

 

Can you guys gimme some assistance with disconnecting the wires from the pedal assy? Im afraid of jamming my screw driver into some plastic and breaking my stuff life a noob. I read something about squeezing the clips.. but no matter how hard I squeeze with my hands I dont get a clicking sound. Do I pry the clip on the passenger side of the wire attachment with a screwdriver, and them slip it off? Thanks.

 

I did not use a tool to get the wire harness off the top of the switch. The clip you need to move is near the top center of the connector on the passenger side. Should be able to just squeeze it with your fingers and you will hear a click. Then just easily "wiggle" the connector while you pull up on it.

 

hmm... Ill try again...

It looks like a U shaped clip correct? with more flexible plastic on the bottom bend of the U?

 

Wow! i got it. I never even had to adjust to the modification, it felt so natural. Thank you.

 

Nice how the engine responds so much better to throttle input isn't it?

 

Just an update of fuel mileage since i first changed the position. I never turned it back cause i wanted to see how if any timing advance would affect the fuel mileage. I'm getting better gas mileage and perhaps may be the best range Ive gotten on a tank of fuel to date. Once i need to refuel ill re-adjust back to what was recommended by fortesx and see what happens then. Yes my cruise is still working.

 

your right i just went out of town friday night (mine is all the way up) i was getting 34 mpg doing 85 mph. i dont know if this mod did it but my gauge is not off anymore my gps said 80 mph and my gauge on the car was 80 mph

 

OMG!!! I just did it.. I feels like I just gained 15HP at the pedal!... The car responds so much better... I can downshift into 2nd gear at 35mph very smoothly... Going to the dealer on Tuesday and see at what voltage the pedal is at!... I'm a happy camper!

 

Did you go full forward? I like how second is with the auto tranny when lightly accelerating. It feels like a more powerful car. Let us know your readings -- mine is at .88 volts at idle.

 

It does feel more powerful... I love driving it!

 

I didn't notice a huge difference but mine was pretty much in the middle from the factory...that being said it is better and my 16 yr old son who is leaning to drive will appreciate it....it's a 6sp manual and is always over reving at take of.

Thanks!

 

I didn't notice a huge difference but mine was pretty much in the middle from the factory...that being said it is better

mine was in the middle too, but I did notice that the car responds a little quicker and I had no rpm issues at all, so yeah I'm happy with this cause it made it a bit easier to drive the car so thank you for this

 

My idle is now at 1000 - 1100 rpm. I wanted to know if I should adjust the pedal? Thanks

 

Sounds like you advanced it full forward. Let it idle for a couple of minutes and then drive it...the idle should relearn and slow down. If it does not recommend you back off the cover from full forward about 1/16" to 1/32".

 

Just want to confirm this also works on the 2.0L for all the other ex and lx owners. Going all the way forward did jump my idle up to 1500RPM. I adjusted it and got it down to about 1-1.1kRPM. Thanks for the info!

 

just did it to mine and i advanced all the way and now the idle is a 5,000 rmps omg what do i do !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

redone has to make several adjustement to get the idle to go down have the throttle
advanced 1/2 way anywere past that and the idle goes to 5k will drive in the a.m. and let youa all know thanks for the tip!!

 

It's best to position the cover so that you are not getting 1.0 volts or more. The only way to do this is with a ECM tool/diagnostic computer. Going full forward makes the ECU think the throttle should be open -- off idle. Try adjusting so that you have a 1/16" to 1/32" clearance between the screw and cover if you do not have the proper tools.

 

It's best to position the cover so that you are not getting 1.0 volts or more. The only way to do this is with a ECM tool/diagnostic computer. Going full forward makes the ECU think the throttle should be open -- off idle. Try adjusting so that you have a 1/16" to 1/32" clearance between the screw and cover if you do not have the proper tools.

With the right tools what is the way to test for voltage

 

thanks forte 2.4sx that is where is set it, drove it today more throttle response, and quicker throttle response thanks for the heads up on this !!

 

I don't mind helping out, but...THANKS to Enviros for finding this!

 

Any Mod for a T110 models??,mines a Sedan the lowest class of them all

 

I just finished it, with pedal in place and using an offset screw driver. I was able to fine-tune it so that there is virtually no dead spot while keeping the idle rpm near what is was before.

Wow ! This is how a "normal" stick shift should feel like ! I took it out for a spin and for first few shifts, my foot was used to pushing down a bit further on the gas, but after I got used to the responsive accelerator, I was enjoying the "new" Forte SX. I can see where gas mileage would suffer, because you want to push the car... Man, the gear shift feels so natural and so effortless.

If Kia is monitoring this forum, they should send out a TSB telling the dealers to make this small "fix" to at least the manual transmission equipped Fortes !

 

Just did this mod.. adjusted it about halfway and it seems perfect, no deadspot, idle is the same as it was before, etc.

I'm very happy with it!

 

any tips for my model?

 

New member.....just did this today....

Hi guyz....nice to find this discussion/fix. I performed the adjustment today on my son's new Koup 6-speed, which was really jerking me around getting out of first gear until I made this adjustment. The manual feels "normal" now, you don't have to rev and get your head snapped back taking off !!!!

Things I've been watching but don't follow:

When looking at the unit, not removed from the car, the adjustment screws were set dead center in the small curved adjustable area in the plastic cover. I loosened the screws, twisting the cover to the left...to its max position.

My son was the "Tach Man" ( It would have been nice to know what the spec idle speed should be on the Kuop in neutral and with the clutch in....I think the Koup might have a slower idle setting than the sedan....)

I slowly reversed the direction until the idle fell back to about 750-800. This is where I tightened the screws. The top adjustment screws ended up being about 1/16" from the maximum left twist setting. This seems to be the sweet spot.

Now you guyz got me nervous with all this talk about advancing the timing, burning the plugs out etc. If this were to be a fixed setting that is to be left alone...why would Kia have created the plastic cover with left/right adjustment slots......???? The answer is simple....to drive the car this way for 2 or 3 years and then have a TSB come out and tell the techs to twist the cover to adjust the throttle.....!!!!

Way back when....we always adjusted timing on our cars just far enough ahead until they backfired....I don't remember anyone frying anything. But there was a world of difference in the car's response!

And lastly, this engine has variable valve timing. How does all of our throttle tweaking jive with that...???

Nice meeting Ya.........

 

I personally don't feel comfortable trying this on my own. Is this something my dealer would do for me if i requested it?