Honestly I assumed they would come with a standard set of all seasons. Definitely my fault for not looking more closely at the tire but like I mentioned I always drive on winter tires and was on a pair of Michelin X-ice before getting this car.
As others have touched on, it's important to be aware that the road doesn't even have to be wet for these tires to be compromised, low temps will cause issues. They're summer performance tires so if that's what you've got then that's definitely contributing to the issue. If things are as bad as you say with the diff, I wouldn't even drive it. Make them give you a rental until it's fixed.
As observed already, it's weird that the Canada spec Stingers come with Michelin summer rubber: when Northern States (US) AWD trims come with A/S. Now you know. Get some winter tires on your ride at once, then come back and report.
I don't think it is worth it anymore - I hope and pray the worst of the winter is over.As observed already, it's weird that the Canada spec Stingers come with Michelin summer rubber: when Northern States (US) AWD trims come with A/S. Now you know. Get some winter tires on your ride at once, then come back and report.
I don't think they would agree to it. They try everything possible before ponying up the coin.
How can a software update affect the mechanical differential?
That’s a great question. Sadly I have no clue. This is just what I’ve been told. Perhaps the problem is two-fold and the software update addressed one part. I’m just speculating.
Thank you. I will mention this to them also just in case.
Were the techs not able to duplicate the issue? Why would they need you to drive a car that is not yours that doesn't exhibit the issue?
I am as confused as you. It was not the dealership that required it; Kia Canada wanted me to drive another Stinger to confirm with them that the issue my Stinger suffers from is indeed an issue and not just how a Stinger drives.
this sounds like hell. clearly its either an issue with the rear suspension or the differential itself. Based off of your description, it seems like the rear diff is locking up the entire rear end. have they even disassembled the rear diff to see if there is damage internally?
Im aware there is no FWD stinger, However, something is clearly wrong with the rear end of OP's stinger, causing it to do what its doing. as for the transfer case clutch pack, it would still engage just like normal and spin the rear diff as it should, but if the car drives like a normal car should without any power actually going to the rear wheels, then that narrows the problem area down significantly. and if something breaks? Oh well, shits F**ked anyways.
It has definitely been a crappy experience and has soured my opinion of the Kia brand.
In the dealer’s defence, their conclusion and recommendation was to replace the whole differential. It is Kia Canada (or whatever entity is between Kia Canada and the dealer) who wants to try everything else they can imagine before approving such an expensive repair.
Im sorry you have to deal with that. specially on a brand new car. if it was MY18 or something like that then I understand the runaround, but in your case it really should be "do whatever you need to keep the customer happy"
Thanks, appreciate the words. It boggles the mind why I am getting this kind of runaround.
