Every light in the dash is on (Sounds like a country song)

[Goofey]

Well it all started with a single light on the dash that indicated a problem with the Auto Panning lights. Not a big problem. Dealership Identified that it was caused by the STINGER CK MOISTURE ABSORBENT PAD
We need to order one. Fine I said...

Not long after the light came on and the part was ordered, A bogan in a Holden Commodore came close to sharing bumpers. The Proximity sensor notified me of the near miss and the car then lost power and the dash responded with the above.

She was towed to the dealership.

The dealer was able to clear the codes and she once again drove fine with the headlight panning light on. However soon after this whilst parking, the front sensor told me I was getting close to a wall and Again the error occurred. The dealership noted that a fuse had blown (As it did last time) and the codes were back.

As we were waiting for parts the dealership decided that the stinger should have a sleep over until the parts arrived. They gave me a loan car (Very Happy).

The parts arrived after a 3 month wait.. Yeeeaaaaaaaaaaaa, however they put them in and wolla. they tell me she now needs the other side done.

Now the parts required are very cheap.. It is a 1" square moisture pad. however it seems that there is a supply problem as Now KIA cant tell me how long it will take to get the part but estimate it could be another 3 months. They have said that they have 50 on back order and only 60 of those are spoken for... Yup thats not a typo.

I have found that I can order them directly from South Africa, they have plenty in stock and they are willing to ship them by air and have them in 7 days. But no, only Parts intended for the Australian market can be used.

Moisture must work different in South Africa!!!

I did find a Spare parts Distributer that is located in Australia and will send them to me within 2 weeks for approx. double the cost from Kia. But hey... I want my car back so I paid and now await.

FYI it seems that my experience is not alone. If the car has a sensor fault (Any fault) and you are traveling slower than approx. 35kmh and the proximity alert is triggered, your dash magically turns into a Christmas tree.. Any time of year.. This must be a feature..

Part Numbers here 92126G6000 and 92125H8350

 

[General_Vodka]

Well it all started with a single light on the dash that indicated a problem with the Auto Panning lights. Not a big problem. Dealership Identified that it was caused by the STINGER CK MOISTURE ABSORBENT PAD
We need to order one. Fine I said...

Not long after the light came on and the part was ordered, A bogan in a Holden Commodore came close to sharing bumpers. The Proximity sensor notified me of the near miss and the car then lost power and the dash responded with the above.

She was towed to the dealership.

The dealer was able to clear the codes and she once again drove fine with the headlight panning light on. However soon after this whilst parking, the front sensor told me I was getting close to a wall and Again the error occurred. The dealership noted that a fuse had blown (As it did last time) and the codes were back.

As we were waiting for parts the dealership decided that the stinger should have a sleep over until the parts arrived. They gave me a loan car (Very Happy).

The parts arrived after a 3 month wait.. Yeeeaaaaaaaaaaaa, however they put them in and wolla. they tell me she now needs the other side done.

Now the parts required are very cheap.. It is a 1" square moisture pad. however it seems that there is a supply problem as Now KIA cant tell me how long it will take to get the part but estimate it could be another 3 months. They have said that they have 50 on back order and only 60 of those are spoken for... Yup thats not a typo.

I have found that I can order them directly from South Africa, they have plenty in stock and they are willing to ship them by air and have them in 7 days. But no, only Parts intended for the Australian market can be used.

Moisture must work different in South Africa!!!

I did find a Spare parts Distributer that is located in Australia and will send them to me within 2 weeks for approx. double the cost from Kia. But hey... I want my car back so I paid and now await.

FYI it seems that my experience is not alone. If the car has a sensor fault (Any fault) and you are traveling slower than approx. 35kmh and the proximity alert is triggered, your dash magically turns into a Christmas tree.. Any time of year.. This must be a feature..

Part Numbers here 92126G6000 and 92125H8350

A little gasket is the cause of all the issues? Do you have the headlights with the auto turning (adaptive)? My car has no such Christmas tree dash issues and I for sure have gotten proximity alerts while driving too close to something. Your wiring must be messed up. Or a relay is out of wack somewhere. I have messed with my headlight, proximity sensor wires and even then I don't get your issue. Something must be very wrong with your car, it should no shut off if someone just drives too close to you.

 

[MrE]

Very sorry to hear this, and what a bloody hassle.

If there's 60 on backorder I wonder if many are to address the issue you've been having.

I hope the parts you've ordered arrive quickly, and let us know how it goes.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Holy, crap, and here I complain about curbing a wheel aaagain.

 

[Goofey]

General_Vodka​

Thank you for your advice.
The issue has been confirmed to only happen in conjunction with a Faulty Sensor. Kia has confirmed that if the proximity alert happens whilst there is already a unresolved sensor Fault. The most common combination is right hand wheel sensor and a proximity alert whilst the car is moving..
Whilst the car was at the dealership the removed the dash, console, seats and much from under the bonnet looking for harness damage (Mouse chewing)

The light was on the dash for several weeks before it occurred and the Proximity event forced a brake application. We have been able to reproduce the event every time under the correct conditions..

MrE​

Thank you for you advice
There are 50 on back order, but 60 spoken for. The item is a moisture Pad that absorbs moisture from the inside of the light assembly. It appears that the item should have been included in the service manual as a serviceable part. Many Kia's require them to be replaced when the dash light comes on on the dash (Adaptive Lights only) Apparently there has been a larger need due to all the rain this past season.

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2018 Stinger GT2 RWD