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Allergic2BunnyEars wrote:How come your consumption is that high? Is it an average for a trip or just a spot value at the time of the pic?
Allergic2BunnyEars wrote:Ok understood. What's the size of your fuel tank?
idlemind wrote:So the battery in my Smart Key died today (no panic, just hold the key on the Start button and the car starts, lock doors with manual key).
I got the low battery warning a couple days ago on the dash.
Anyway, I stopped by SSSL for a demonstration on how to take the key apart (I was in the area)
I was told it costs $150 for them to change the battery
I drove off, watched a vid on youtube for the 2011-2013 Cerato on how to change it and its simple. It always amazes me how much dig eye goes on, even if all you want is a simple demo so you dont mash up the key.
Anyway guys, the battery is the popular CR2032 and just look up Forte smart key battery replacement on youtube.
kadet100 wrote: Easy to order a replacement headlight off ebay and get the repairs done externally..
Ayinde19 wrote:So someone backed into me broke my right side headlight and added a few scratches. Does anyone have any idea how much the headlight might cost? Does ssl have a good body shop? What a way to start my long weekend.
Ayinde19 wrote:So after finally getting through to southern sales parts I was quoted a price of 9400 and this was after discount. The regular price was over 10k. I told the guy that I wasn't interested in the pair just one side and he confirmed that this was in fact one side lol. To make a long story short I will be ordering it online at 550usd even with shipping, customs and a depreciating TTD to the usd I will not pay 10 grand. Absolutely crazy.
Ayinde19 wrote:How my fellow cerato drivers quiet so....... Everything cool? What are your thoughts on the face lift to our models. I don't know if i am being biased but i prefer our version. The only advantage i saw is that the face lift version has four front parking sensors with he additional two being about 10 inches from either side of the front number plate. I guess that would make a difference when the object is directly in front of you as opposed to the front side.......
Ayinde19 wrote:Nice man glad you got that sorted out without any issues. I hope that is not a common problem though. I was at southern sales service recently and i overheard someone complaining about the same thing but i was not too sure if it was on a cerato. I am almost certain i heard the guy saying sportage but now i'm second guessing myself.
Ayinde19 wrote:Nice man glad you got that sorted out without any issues. I hope that is not a common problem though. I was at southern sales service recently and i overheard someone complaining about the same thing but i was not too sure if it was on a cerato. I am almost certain i heard the guy saying sportage but now i'm second guessing myself.
Captainzaak wrote:Ayinde19 wrote:Nice man glad you got that sorted out without any issues. I hope that is not a common problem though. I was at southern sales service recently and i overheard someone complaining about the same thing but i was not too sure if it was on a cerato. I am almost certain i heard the guy saying sportage but now i'm second guessing myself.
Actually my 2009 Cerato (yeah i'm with Kia THAT long) had an issue with the steering rack and it needed to be completely replaced, however the vehicle was out of warranty already and was going to cost around $20,000 to change so i ended up selling the vehicle at a reduced cost and informed the new owner upfront about the issue. Not sure if they changed it or what but it seems to be an issue with Kia sedans.
arsenal32 wrote:anyone knows a good straightener and has some extra metal stream cerato paint?
My straightener has disappeared..But Im sure guys can suggest based on your location.
You will have the buy the paint. Theres a shop i go to in Macoya that is reasonable, their name is Rustic.
used to think that the black piece of plastic between the number plate and the front bumper had the number plate looking awkward as the number plate was out in front of the bar, but now i think this plate is there maybe act as a shock absorbent? what you guy's think?
Nah its not an absorber, My Sales Rep did not put mine on as well as it projects the number plate out, making it easy to hook, bend and scrape. There is alot of absorbing foam behind the bumper.
I hit a ph driver b13 guy who stopped suddenly in front of me. his tail light and bumper broke. cerato number plate is bent and scratched, my bumper on the left came out so hopefully it can be popped back in and there's some scratches underneath the kia logo on the bonnet.
Ouch! The bumper clips on the side are pretty durable, So it should be just to snap in place. Theres 1 screw in the wheel well and one below the bumper as well. I posted a manual here that will show you steps to remove and install the bumper, its pretty simple. The plastic section below the KIA logo and above the Grille is also part of the bumper which could be easily repaired.
also where can i get a new number plate like the one from the firm?
Which one you got? All Metal? or Metal with raised numbers (Lenny Sumadhs)?
If Lennys, you just need to straightens the plate, those can take a beating.
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