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    Idlepod
    · posted in Introductions and Non-Stinger Talk
    hi all! i’m new but i’ve been stalking this forum for a couple of days now cause i’ve been searching for modding ideas. i haven’t been super into cars until i got my beautiful 2022 kia stinger and i’ve been so excited to work on it.

    problem is i don’t know where to start, what i want to do, or how to do it. so im coming here to ask yall for suggestions!

    my current plan for right now is doing the interior and then maybe expanding to the exterior and stuff like that. i finally finished installing some ambient lighting that i got off of amazon last weekend and im in love!

    i also recently bought fuses to “swap out” the reading and dome lights but im pretty sure they’re not the right ones and im not even sure how to swap em. 😅

    anyways let me know what i should and shouldn’t do this i’m pretty new to all this!
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      Last reply · posted in Burger Tuning JB4 Support
      Hi guys.
      Couple of issues with my JB4.
      I've ticked ✅ the auto connect option but every time I start the car it's not connecting, I hit the big green connect button and it hooks up immediately, just won't connect automatically.
      Next, if I put it into map 1, when I next use the car it's in map 3 instead of staying in the last map setting.
      Finally, I've been through the whole app and can't for the life of me find the page for setting the wiper stalk adjust settings, in fact I don't think my app has the option!
      I've attached a picture of what I've seen of other owners.
      Thanks for any help.
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        Last reply · posted in Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, Tires Discussion
        Got my GT2 a few weeks ago and love it. I have been making changes to it (sway bars and such) but have not been able to get rid of this odd behavior.

        If I'm driving, I will continuously get a slight up/down quick vibration from what feels like the front suspension.

        I have replaced rotors&pads and have moved to Whiteline swaybars, but it still remains.

        I feel like it COULD be misbalanced tires, but this is felt throughout the mph range and is much more noticeable over roads with small bumps or such in them.

        I checked sway bar end links when switching out sway bars, and didn't notice any leaks or tears in the boots.

        Car only has 49K on it.
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          Last reply · posted in Kia Stinger Technology Discussion
          Hi folks.
          2023 GT here (Canada). When I took my Stinger for a drive last week, it indicated low tire pressure on the front right tire.
          The car sits in my garage for most of the winter, so I wasn't surprised.
          I brought the tires back up to 33-34 PSI all around, but the message and the icon will not go away.
          The manual says the system will reset on it's own. After driving it again today, with several stops to run a few errands, the message is still there.
          Any ideas on how to clear it is appreciated.
          I have attached a pic (I hope I did anyway).PXL_20260224_202408855.webp
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            Buklau
            Last reply · posted in Kia Stinger Talk
            Upcoming recall for Stingers with 3.3TT engines regarding the driver side turbo oil feed line potentially deteriorating overtime due to head and leaking oil.

            This was one of the things I was afraid of happening to my car since it’s 160,000km without warranty.

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              dban
              Last reply · posted in Kia Stinger Interior Discussion
              The window on the driver side started doing this almost one year ago, so I went to the dealer and they replaced the whole window lift assembly except the motor. The problem was still there, so they replaced the rubber channel, which still didn't fix the issue. They are now thinking to replace the motor...


              A couple of weeks ago the same problem started on the passenger side and today all windows present the same issue.


              The problem is not related to the window button/command, it happens also when using the key fob.


              Is this happening to anyone else? Any idea what the problem is and how to fix it?

              Thanks!
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                Last reply · posted in Engine, Drivetrain, Intake, Exhaust Discussion
                Hello everybody,

                I have a 2019 GT-line 2.0 RWD Stinger, 71k miles (115k km) that has all of the GT2 (3.3l) options except for the brembo brakes (yes, I have the adaptive suspension as well, it's a German version of the car with all of the options).

                I see very high fuel usage during my daily commute and I did some tests at night on the highway, both in summer and winter. Premium tires for summer and winter, at the recommended pressure, no luggage / people in the car, warm engine and transmission:
                - 110 km/h = 8.0l/100km // 69MPH = 29MPG (8th gear at 1850-1900 rpm)
                - 130 km/h = 10l/100km // 82MPH = 24MPG (8th gear at 2150-2200 rpm)

                This happens on ECO, Comfort and Sport mode.

                This is tested exclusively on a straight highway road and it doesn't take into consideration the accelerations to get up to speed when entering the highway, it's strictly constant accelerator pedal and speed.

                From what I could find on the forums, even the 3.3 Stinger gets better fuel economy when cruising like this. So something must be wrong with mine. I've drove another Stinger exactly like mine and that one had better fuel economy, on the same road I did the tests (29-30MPG at 85MPH // 8l/100km at 135km/h). Both cars have the same ECU and TCU software version, the one after the GPF issue was fixed in the software, so it cannot be that popular GPF logic bug that was happening on early softwares.

                - replaced the spark plugs, the old ones had around 30k km (20k miles) and were black (attached photo)
                - I did a smoke test for the intake, no leaks detected.
                - The fuel rail pressure stays around 20000 kpa (2900 psi).
                - The O2 sensor reports fluctuations between 0.95 and 0.98, where 1 is stoichiometric A/F ratio and 2 is 100% oxygen and 0% fuel, so it reports just a bit rich mixture, too small I think to count. Also the other Stinger that I drove had the same values and not the consumption issue.
                - LTFT stayed at 4.5% and STFT stayed around -1% to 1%
                - intake manifold absolute pressure was at 97-100kpa
                - timing advance between 15 and 18 degrees
                - cat 1 temp 780°C and cat 2 temp 680°C
                - engine coolant stays around 100°C, engine oil is around the same temperature

                It drives me crazy cause I use it as a daily and burns through my pocked with that fuel usage (20-25% more than it should). In mixed driving I get around 15l/100km (15MPG) without any hard accelerations.

                I am planning to do the following hoping I might find the issue:
                - replace the fuel pressure sensor (a few times I got the P0191 error and was showing fuel rail pressure at 500-600 kpa, so 10-40 times lower than normal, goes away after turning the engine off and on again)
                - try to see if the dealership can override the current ECU fuel map with the stock one, to make sure the previous owner did not try to tune it or anything
                - replace the upstream O2 sensor
                - take down the GPF and have it checked physically at a specialized service to make sure it is not clogged
                - replace the MAP sensor
                - replace the HPFP

                If anyone can help me in this matter would be great!
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                  Nedstand
                  Last reply · posted in Engine, Drivetrain, Intake, Exhaust Discussion
                  I noticed what appears to be cracked insulation (photos below)
                  Anyone know what this is and if it's normal or needs to be repaired?

                  The Stinger is currently at the dealer and the inspection did not mention this at all.

                  Thanks!


                  cracked insulation 2.webpCracked insulation.webp
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                    Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store
                    Last reply · posted in Performance Products
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                    Is proud to present to the Stinger forums:

                    HKS Super SQV4 Limited "Black Edition" BOV Kit

                    (BUY NOW)

                    Description:
                    The HKS Super SQV (Sequential Blow Off Valve) Limited "Black Edition" is the latest from HKS,
                    which uses a unique sequential valve structure and a differential pressure control system, which allows for a broad operating range from low boost to high boost

                    Includes a black color finish & a nickel-plated, die-cast metal secondary valve, which is swaged to the primary valve, a stainless steel C-Clip, & spring
                    To assure buyers they are purchasing authentic HKS products, the new design incorporates a holographic HKS logo as well as HKS logos cast onto the body structure
                    The Super SQV 4 utilizes the same mounting flanges as all previous generations to assure compatibility with all optional HKS inserts, fittings, & recirculation kits
                    This kit comes with the custom vehicle specific flange/adapter necessary for installation on the Kia Stinger 3.3T model
                    Its Pull-Type relief design ensures stable operation regardless of the amount of boost pressure
                    The Super SQV will support new generations of turbocharged vehicles


                    Vehicle Applications:
                    2018-2023 Kia Stinger 3.3T (Includes (2) HKS BOVs)
                    2018-2021 Kia Stinger 2.0T (Includes (1) HKS BOV

                    Included in Box:
                    HKS BOV Limited "Black Edition" Complete Kit
                    The hardware necessary for installation
                    Charge Pipe Adapter/Flange


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                    THANK YOU FOR LOOKING!
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                      Last reply · posted in The Stinger Dealership Experience
                      Braulio is the man. Worked with me on multiple occassions, including getting me a brand new Stinger when mine had radio issues. No shit.

                      Mine had ~300 miles on it and the radio started turning itself off, I went in and they said they couldn't replicate the problem in the shop. Showed videos and they went out of their way to find me a ~50 mile Stinger from a different dealer. Same color. Same deal. Received it 3 days later tinted and clean.
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                        · posted in Burger Tuning JB4 Support
                        Hi guys.
                        Couple of issues with my JB4.
                        I've ticked ✅ the auto connect option but every time I start the car it's not connecting, I hit the big green connect button and it hooks up immediately, just won't connect automatically.
                        Next, if I put it into map 1, when I next use the car it's in map 3 instead of staying in the last map setting.
                        Finally, I've been through the whole app and can't for the life of me find the page for setting the wiper stalk adjust settings, in fact I don't think my app has the option!
                        I've attached a picture of what I've seen of other owners.
                        Thanks for any help.
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