Door locking weirdness

[ShannonC]

The fix takes two hours the antenna is underneath the centre console.

Seems a bit odd as there's no mention of this in the schematics for Keyless Entry.

I've had the issue happen a few times but it's of little concern. Also, I rarely use the fob to unlock/lock.

 

[Shortie]

As I tried to explain earlier the problem is not with the fob it is the reaction to the door buttons. Item 3 is under the centre console. If you don't believe me just call your dealer. When the 2021 Stinger is released with a new unit kia are going to do a recall on older models but I still do not understand why people know there is a fault with their car and do not take the opportunity to get a free fix. I chased Kia technical and now have a perfect door locking and welcome system.

 

[MerlintheMad]

but I still do not understand

Bingo. And do try to not go off all emo; I do not have a problem with my door locks; there is simply a protocol in place that I forget and haven't plumbed the depths of, because, as others have said, I do not use the fob to lock/unlock my doors. I walk up to the car and push the driver's side black button; voila! the door clicks unlocked; and if I push it again, the other doors unlock. That's it, 99.99% of the time (slight exaggeration to show the point). On those odd occasions when I've already started the car, and find myself back around on the passenger side, the black button on the passenger side is incommunicado and the fob won't work either. I don't see the issue here. You've apparently got something else going on. I do not.

 

[Shortie]

Bingo. And do try to not go off all emo; I do not have a problem with my door locks; there is simply a protocol in place that I forget and haven't plumbed the depths of, because, as others have said, I do not use the fob to lock/unlock my doors. I walk up to the car and push the driver's side black button; voila! the door clicks unlocked; and if I push it again, the other doors unlock. That's it, 99.99% of the time (slight exaggeration to show the point). On those odd occasions when I've already started the car, and find myself back around on the passenger side, the black button on the passenger side is incommunicado and the fob won't work either. I don't see the issue here. You've apparently got something else going on. I do not.

I did not use the fob either please read my previous posts especially the first one and read the original start of the thread. if you can live with a faulty car then fine. i could not and had it repaired. I was trying to help but now I am bored with it. Will not be responding to any more of this.

 

[MerlintheMad]

You used your fob numerous times in your original post description. So, I don't know what to make of your situation from anything that you subsequently said. My only suggestion, then, was to go slowly with the button pushing routines. Your first interchange with me was rude and assuming I have a defective car. I do not have a smart liftgate or "welcome mirrors" whatever those are(?). My car has never done anything randomly/spontaneously when I walk by it. So, I apologize for responding to your esoteric (to my experience) problem in the first place. Maybe we'll see each other around the forum on other topics.

I did not use the fob either please read my previous posts especially the first one and read the original start of the thread. if you can live with a faulty car then fine. i could not and had it repaired. I was trying to help but now I am bored with it. Will not be responding to any more of this.

 

[Shortie]

Dear me please read more slowly, I only used the fob to effect a remedy I did not use it in day to day use as it says in the post I used the door buttons. There was nothing esoteric about it as many contributors including the original had the same issue it is a common problem. My vehicle is the GT S line which in the UK is top of the range with every extra available. Welcome mirrors unfold when you approach the vehicle and shine lights on the ground, the door handle recesses are also illuminated. This is a common feature on upmarket cars in Europe.
Apology accepted. If we do meet again I hope it can be a fresh start without anymore mis-understanding.
I wish you and your beleagured country all the best and an alleviation of the the current volatile embarressments.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Thanks.

Yes, I have the folding mirrors and lit handle cups in front; but I never heard the term "welcome mirrors" before. So, I didn't know what you were describing. I think that your writing style is a bit challenging for me; must be a Brit to Yank across the Pond thing. I don't know, for example, what you mean by, "many contributors including the original had the same issue". Yours is the only description of this odd "interface" of driver to door locks (and smart hatch) that I have read. I'm thinking that perhaps there are differences in how Stingers are made for the UK/European market that might play into this.

 

[x79]

I did not use the fob either please read my previous posts especially the first one and read the original start of the thread. if you can live with a faulty car then fine. i could not and had it repaired. I was trying to help but now I am bored with it. Will not be responding to any more of this.

Mine has the smart liftgate and welcome mirrors/lights.

The problem that I just started encountering is that the car, after being parked for a few hours or overnight, won't realise that the keyfob is right next to it. So, the smart liftgate won't work. The door buttons are unresponsive. The mirrors won't unfold.

Unlocking with the keyfob button normally works. And then everything will be fine for the next couple of hours or so.

And repeat.

Had not touched the settings.

Time to call up the dealership, I suppose?

 

[Nasscar]

Mine has the smart liftgate and welcome mirrors/lights.

The problem that I just started encountering is that the car, after being parked for a few hours or overnight, won't realise that the keyfob is right next to it. So, the smart liftgate won't work. The door buttons are unresponsive. The mirrors won't unfold.

Unlocking with the keyfob button normally works. And then everything will be fine for the next couple of hours or so.

And repeat.

Had not touched the settings.

Time to call up the dealership, I suppose?

I have found the same problem when trying to unlock or lock the car with the button on the drivers door. No response for a couple of attempts but eventually it works. I write it off to the interference from the iPhone in my pocket. No biggie.

 

[Adrian]

So, no solution yet?

 

[Shortie]

Yes a solution read my posts then take your stinger to a dealer who will fix it for free.
What is wrong with these people it takes less than an hour mine has now worked perfectly ever since it's fix.
It has nothing to do with "phone interference" it is simply an incorrectly adjusted antenna under the centre console

 

[Worlds6440]

Well finally Kia have come up with a fix. It turns out that the door locking module signal strength is too high and detects a key as being in the car when it is actually further away. i.e. outside the car. The fix sounds like a bodge up but it does work, they wrap the module and it's antenna with a single layer of silver foil.
Sounds ludicrous I know but it works and has been rolled out across the UK dealer network with 100% success. The key is still detected but only when it should be so all functions are normal. Happy days.

Hi, Do you have any details or someone at Kia or dealership I can contact as my local dealer knows nothing about this and cannot find any information about this fix. My issue is identical and is clearly the car thinking the key is inside when its outside.