[kjinxx2]

Ouch!!! Please don't do this...the switches are micro switches and the ECU can be sensitive to large voltage inputs (it is only suposed to read a few volts at most) and you don't know what amperage you could shoot through it! I'm glad it worked for you but I don't recommend it to be done this way.

Never mind I think you are talking about adjusting your voltmeter...correct?

Yes, I'm talking about the voltmeter/multimeter, not running a 9 volt battery into the TPS!!!

 

[Mickid173]

If you are expecting more power that is not what this mod does. It gets rid of the "dead spot" in the pedal -- you should feel it when you take off from a stop while manipulating the clutch and gas pedals -- you should feel like you have more control then.

For the auto cars it gives you a sense of feeling more in control off the line too -- more like the throttle responds quicker to your foot/pedal input.

I was hoping for it to drive like a normal manual transmission w/o all the pain and suffering and bouncy unevenness. I still find accelerating from a stop in 1st gear to be almost exactly the same. Although I do feel a difference shifting from 1st to 2nd. it is a bit smoother w/o the need to give extra gas in hopes of avoiding the jumpiness.

 

[Mickid173]

However, I probably just expected it to change the way it drives entirely. I.e. more like my brothers Audi a3. But maybe my expectations are to high, after all its only a Kia.

 

[kjinxx2]

I was hoping for it to drive like a normal manual transmission w/o all the pain and suffering and bouncy unevenness. I still find accelerating from a stop in 1st gear to be almost exactly the same. Although I do feel a difference shifting from 1st to 2nd. it is a bit smoother w/o the need to give extra gas in hopes of avoiding the jumpiness.

However, I probably just expected it to change the way it drives entirely. I.e. more like my brothers Audi a3. But maybe my expectations are to high, after all its only a Kia.

I don't experience any of the problems that you say you're experiencing I.E. bounciness etc. The only time I've experienced bounciness in a manual is due to the operator, not the vehicle itself. However, I guess I wouldn't expect someone to be a professional driver if they bought "only a Kia".... lol

 

[in10sive]

going to try this mod asap on my 2.0 manual - hope it helps me with getting my car off the line quicker\smooth.

just to confirm - this mod is 100% safe - don't want to damage my 2 week old Koup

 

[ForteGT2]

Been driving mine since originally adjusting it and no problems. Haven't read a single post about anyone having issues with this, the only one that had problems was one poster that forgot to reconnect his harness after adjusting and got a CEL/SES light...LoL!

 

[forteshadow]

Just did it myself yesterday, very happy with it
I was stalling quite alot and almost to the point of frustration, now I sit and watch my friend deal with the same thing and he's been driving his for a year
Top notch write up too, very concise

 

[gtman55]

Here's my question. I have an SX with an automatic. From a standing start the throttle seems to have little free play. At speed though, there are times it seems like I'll press the throttle and nothing happens until I press it quite a bit more. That's when I notice a dead spot. Will this help in those situations?

 

[in10sive]

Stupid question - before I damage something

How do I remove the connector from the unit - tried to pull it off but its not budging - I have the 2.0L

Thanks

 

[noodile]

if i remember correctly, its just the yellow part that pops out, you should find a clip (probably one on each side of the yellow part.

 

[kjinxx2]

Stupid question - before I damage something

How do I remove the connector from the unit - tried to pull it off but its not budging - I have the 2.0L

Thanks

haha, i had the same issue, I couldn't get it off no matter what! I just back probed it while it was connected, not too difficult.

 

[in10sive]

kjinxx2 would you please explain your back probe way...would be my other option if I don't get it off using noodile's method,

Thanks

 

[kjinxx2]

kjinxx2 would you please explain your back probe way...would be my other option if I don't get it off using noodile's method,

Thanks

The original post details exactly how to back-probe, if you leave the connector on the TPS, you have to stick the pin into the 3rd wire's slot from the front (orange wire) you then connect your multimeter to the pin.

 

[ForteGT2]

Here's my question. I have an SX with an automatic. From a standing start the throttle seems to have little free play. At speed though, there are times it seems like I'll press the throttle and nothing happens until I press it quite a bit more. That's when I notice a dead spot. Will this help in those situations?

This mod will help with the standing start issue -- give you more feel-of-control in relation to engine reaction to foot movement.

The at-speed problem you describe I believe is not fixable -- it is because the tranny is in high gear for the best MPG so the tranny holds it until you push the pedal more. Notice how the engine almost lugs like a manual tranny equipped car @ 40-45 MPH when the auto tranny is in 5th (or sixth) gear and you use just a little throttle...that's why the autos are now getting as good or better MPG than the manuals.

 

[Mickid173]

I don't experience any of the problems that you say you're experiencing I.E. bounciness etc. The only time I've experienced bounciness in a manual is due to the operator, not the vehicle itself. However, I guess I wouldn't expect someone to be a professional driver if they bought "only a Kia".... lol

Do you realize you're including yourself when you say that?
I certainly do not consider myself anything close to a professional driver, however I have been driving manual transmissions of every make and model since I learned to drive, and I can assure you that I am above average. Not only from my own judgement, but from many other respectable drivers. Therefore I'd like to point out that you're accusations toward my driving skill, which you have never even witnessed, may very well be false and are purely uncalled for.

 

[kjinxx2]

It's called sarcasm my friend, perhaps what I said was uncalled for, but your dig at Kia as a whole is just as uncalled for, hence my comment.

 

[Mickid173]

It's called sarcasm my friend, perhaps what I said was uncalled for, but your dig at Kia as a whole is just as uncalled for, hence my comment.

Well I certainly didn't mean to offend anyone when I used the term "only a Kia" I merely meant that it isn't at the level (yet) of other well known auto manufacturers. therefore I'd like to apologize for being rather hasty with my use of words.

 

[kjinxx2]

I do apologize if I offended you, or anybody else, as well, cheers*

 

[ForteGT2]

Group hug....everybody put their arms around their monitor and give it a big squeeze...LoL!

 

[in10sive]

please help, this mod is going to kill me.

So I got 4 of the screws loose but the top right screw is a problem - not able to get it to turn and don't want to take out the whole unit.

Help would be much appreciated - tired of the delay when shifting from 1st to 2nd