[PearlGT]

Hello,

Started my car today and the blind spot monitoring check light is on, EPB, stability control and check engine light are all on. I put it into drive and won't go past 2nd gear. I disconnected the battery and let it sit. I am at a loss on what it could be.

 

[RISING STAR]

Do you have an OBD device to read DTC codes?

 

[PearlGT]

Do you have an OBD device to read DTC codes?

I do not. Which also sucks cause I can only go about 7mph

 

[RISING STAR]

You said you've disconnected the battery. For how long? When you connect it back anything changed?

 

[dual-clutch]

I do not. Which also sucks cause I can only go about 7mph

Have you had any work done recently? Checked your transmission fluid levels? Hopefully it's just a bad sensor somewhere and not your transmission going out.

 

[PearlGT]

Disconnected battery for around an hour and same issues. I think it's weird how all these different systems are alerting on the dash board. It's almost like it's in limp mode. It's a 22 only 15k on it so if it was the trans I'd be fine with that.

 

[dual-clutch]

Disconnected battery for around an hour and same issues. I think it's weird how all these different systems are alerting on the dash board. It's almost like it's in limp mode. It's a 22 only 15k on it so if it was the trans I'd be fine with that.

Do you have the warranty on it? If so it's definitely dealership time.

 

[PearlGT]

Do you have the warranty on it? If so it's definitely dealership time.

I do. I was just trying different things before. Need to get it towed since I do not live even remotely close to a kia dealership

 

[dual-clutch]

I do. I was just trying different things before. Need to get it towed since I do not live even remotely close to a kia dealership

I would suggest giving them a call to see if they can help you over the phone. The car might just need a reset if it's gone into limp mode because of a load issue or something.

 

[RISING STAR]

Dealership time. Of course if you have OBD device, you can "read" the car and clarify the issue, but no sense if you have a warranty. They should give you a courtesy car for the time of repair if it's a significant issue. Anyway, keep us updated.

 

[ForteGT2]

I own a scan tool that does a lot more than read codes. Every owner should have a basic OBDII scan tool with erase feature - they're CHEAP. Even though I have a warranty I will check my car if anything happens - even a "Clear Codes" command can potentially fix a car and make it drivable. Better then sitting and waiting for a tow truck!

 

[RISING STAR]

I own a scan tool that does a lot more than read codes. Every owner should have a basic OBDII scan tool with erase feature - they're CHEAP. Even though I have a warranty I will check my car if anything happens - even a "Clear Codes" command can potentially fix a car and make it drivable. Better then sitting and waiting for a tow truck!

BTW, can you recommend any good OBD tool? Does Hyundai/Kia have something similar to VW (VCDS) or Ford (UCDS)?

 

[ForteGT2]

BTW, can you recommend any good OBD tool? Does Hyundai/Kia have something similar to VW (VCDS) or Ford (UCDS)?

Any OBDII with erase feature is sufficient - you can look at them at Autozone, for example.

I gave these to my children:

I use an Actron CP9180 - it's old but still effective. Not only can it read codes and PENDING codes but it can scan all sensors and give live data PLUS store 19 seconds of data so that you can drive the car and check that sensor data is within specifications. The newer Actron CP9680 would be good for this.

 

[RISING STAR]

Any OBDII with erase feature is sufficient - you can look at them at Autozone, for example.

I use an Actron CP9180 - it's old but still effective. Not only can it read codes and PENDING codes but it can scan all sensors and give live data PLUS store 19 seconds of data so that you can drive the car and check that sensor data is within specifications. The newer Actron CP9680 would be good for this.

What about changing internal settings? Like, for example, change door locks behavior from "moving transmission to D" to "when car gets 15 km/h"? Or set multimedia off not when just car turned off, but + when driver's door opens.

These are examples of software I mean:

Ford:

Volkswagen:

 

[ForteGT2]

What about changing internal settings? Like, for example, change door locks behavior from "moving transmission to D" to "when car gets 15 km/h"? Or set multimedia off not when just car turned off, but + when driver's door opens.

None of those I mentioned will accomplish those tasks. For Kia you'll need to spend a lot more to do that.

 

[RISING STAR]

None of those I mentioned will accomplish those tasks. For Kia you'll need to spend a lot more to do that.

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Yeah, I've seen KDS and GDS2, but the $$$$ price is enormous for these tasks.

 

[ForteGT2]

Yeah, I've seen KDS and GDS2, but the $$$$ price is enormous for these tasks.

THAT is an understatement...LOL!

 

[mobileterminaluser]

Autel.com They have different from beginner entry to full professional scanners & other vehicle goodies.

I Found & bought an Autel maxicheck 808 for from my local pawnshops.

I have a thread on my OBD2 scanner. Check it out hope it helps.

 

[PearlGT]

I will be buying a code reader for this car. My other cars have code readers from the handheld tuner. So I thought to myself let me check kia access and it showed 2 check engine codes. P010800 and P023700. Looks like a possible map sensor issue which is crazyfor only 15k miles on a 22 forte gt.

 

[Chuzz]

Your tow should be covered by your warranty or by your insurance company. I'd call the KIA helpline and ask them. Or, simply call your insurance agent and ask them.