2011 KIA Sportage (GEN 3)

[wahzai_swy]

Hi,

I'm not sure if higher models have it, but I was reading the manual and saw the feature "Auto Light" of tailights and headlights. It said that when the headlight switch is in this position, the taillights and headlights will turn on automatically, depending on the light outside. It also said that the sensor (which is in the middle of the dashboard, near the windshield) shouldn't be covered with anything to ensure proper function. I assume the sensor is a light sensitivity sensor. I don't have the "Auto" position in my headlight switch, but I notice the sensor. I suspect that the sensor that I see is just a housing, because I felt around it (smooth all around), and it doesn't have any holes or gaps to function as a sensor. My question is if my analysis is correct. Do the higher models have this feature? Can somebody provide some additional information? If the sensor I see is really a sensor, can I just replace the headlight switch to gain the "Auto Lights" feature? TIA.

Yes, this feature is available on the high end model, the sensor you have mention is a photo-resistor, which changes the resistance value depending on the light level. Aside from the auto on / off of headlight/taillight, when the DRL/headlight is manually on, the sensor senses the surround light level and dim the dashboard/ instrument light according to your setting. At bright daylight, brightness set to maximum, when getting dark, example enter tunnel or cover parking, the dashboard/ instrument light will automatic dim to the level you have set before, upon exit the tunnel, brightness automatically back to full.

[Starex_Gold]

Usefull ba yang auto lighting control?

Pag naka HID kasi ayoko na gamitin kasi pag maiksi lang yung tunnel, mamamatay rin agad.

Tsaka may delay kaya, mga 2 to 3 seconds pa bago bumukas yung lights, mas mabilis pa kamay ko

[Whiteysporty]

Sir SG how much magpapalit ng HID sa headlight? Super linaw po ba compared sa stock light nung unit? Sir Wahzal thank you sa advice, i called Kia Pasay yesterday regarding my concern and the service advisor told me that my footbrake is ok kasi talaga palang makakatakbo ang unit once engaged ka sa accelerator kahit nakafootbrake. Thanks sa inyo.

[Starex_Gold]

3,500 lang yung Xenon Headlamp brand na HID for low beam. Kay Maspro makakabili. Definitely mas maliwanag than halogens. Lahat naman ng HID.

Bro pahigpitan mo na rin yung foot brake para hindi mo na masyado kailangan sagadin tsaka mas maramdaman mo yung lock

[wahzai_swy]

Sir SG how much magpapalit ng HID sa headlight? Super linaw po ba compared sa stock light nung unit? Sir Wahzal thank you sa advice, i called Kia Pasay yesterday regarding my concern and the service advisor told me that my footbrake is ok kasi talaga palang makakatakbo ang unit once engaged ka sa accelerator kahit nakafootbrake. Thanks sa inyo.

You're welcome, we are here to help each other out

[Whiteysporty]

Thanks again sa info Sir SG, i will follow ur advice. thanks Sir Wahzal, mas kampante na ako at may mga kakampi ako dito hahaha. Sa totoo lang medyo dumadami na tayo sa daan, di nga lang ganun kavisible sa tucson pero at least kahit pano sa bawat luwas ko may 1 o 2 na akong nakikita sa buong araw.

[jeffhoi23]

Mga sirs...medyo sobrang late na itong post ko...share ko lang yung new sporty ko... kasi kakatapos lang ng year-end closing at nung Christmas season naman walang time magpicture hehehe...

[c",)tots]

Sir Jeff

OEM ba yung rain guard?
Saan makakabili at magkano?
TIA

[Starex_Gold]

Auto clover yung brand nung rain gutter. May ganyan sa Seiring Araneta Avenue. Price is around 800 to 1000 pesos lang.

Kaya DIY installation.

[jeffhoi23]

Sir Jeff

OEM ba yung rain guard?
Saan makakabili at magkano?
TIA

Sir tots! Late reply talaga sensya na sir...nasagot na ni Sir SG ung brand..hehehe...Bale kasama na po yun nung bumili ako ng new unit.

[Whiteysporty]

as promised here's my 2011 KIA Sportage (GEN 3) with modifications.
-Pioneer 4350 2 DIN DVD
-2 backseat headrest monitor
-Chrome Front Headlights, Rear Headlights
-Chrome Rain Guard
-HID 4300K, 3000K Foglamp
-Step Board from Mobis

[Whiteysporty]

Sir Jeff, Congratulations po sa new unit kahit medyo late na. pano po ba mag upload ng pictures dito? Ang Seiring sir SG sa tapat ng Arlington? Nadadaanan ko lang sya pero di ako nahihinto sa kanya, marami rin bang accesories for our unit dun? Thanks po.

[Starex_Gold]

Sir Jeff, Congratulations po sa new unit kahit medyo late na. pano po ba mag upload ng pictures dito? Ang Seiring sir SG sa tapat ng Arlington? Nadadaanan ko lang sya pero di ako nahihinto sa kanya, marami rin bang accesories for our unit dun? Thanks po.

Yes sir, yun yung nasa tapat ng Arlington. Marami tayo accessories doon, pero so far rain gutter palang nakikita kong okay, kasi yung iba chrome na

Meron din tayo doon genuine spare parts tsaka engine oil from Korea.

Doon ako namimili ng parts for my Tucson and SF. Naghahanap pa ako ng Kia dealership na papayag na mag-baon ako sa PMS.

[IceT]

Yes sir, yun yung nasa tapat ng Arlington. Marami tayo accessories doon, pero so far rain gutter palang nakikita kong okay, kasi yung iba chrome na

Balita ko mayroon din sa Pasay area na panay Korean cars supplies ang specialty. Somewhere near EDSA-Libertad? Good Gear ba yung name? Alin kaya ang mas magandang puntahan? TIA.

[Starex_Gold]

Re:replacement horn

To those who replaced their OEM horn, what brand/model of after market horns did you chose? I seldom use my horn, but if I do, it means the other party must hear it(even if they ignore it intentionally). Sa hina ng OEM horn, baka hindi nga nila nadidinig or akala nila motorsiklo lang. Ang preference ko sana ay yung no-rewiring. At most, add a relay lang. TIA.

Yung horn na nakakabit sa local Sportage e Bosch na disc type. Dito na kinakabit yun sa planta kaya kung mapapansin mo yung wiring ay aftermarket na. Actually malakas na siya, di ko lang gusto tunog. Pero sa totoo lang mas nakaka-irita yan kesa fanfaren.

If magpapalit ako, it's either Mitsuba Alpha, PIAA Superior Bass or Mitsuba Proud.

Okay rin sana Bosch Europa (black) kaso ayaw ng kapatid ko yung sound.

Balita ko mayroon din sa Pasay area na panay Korean cars supplies ang specialty. Somewhere near EDSA-Libertad? Good Gear ba yung name? Alin kaya ang mas magandang puntahan? TIA.

Oo yung good gear. Hindi pa ako nakaka-bisita doon eh. Pero may mga Genuine Spare Parts na mas mura doon kesa Seiring. Hindi lang ako sigurado kung may accessories sila.

[wahzai_swy]

Sa Good Gear (Pasay) saka Fonte (Banawe) genuine spare parts lang available. Wala sila mga accessories like rain gutter / chrome things.

[IceT]

Re:replacement horn

To those who replaced their OEM horn, what brand/model of after market horns did you chose? I seldom use my horn, but if I do, it means the other party must hear it(even if they ignore it intentionally). Sa hina ng OEM horn, baka hindi nga nila nadidinig or akala nila motorsiklo lang. Ang preference ko sana ay yung no-rewiring. At most, add a relay lang. TIA.

[jeffhoi23]

Sir Jeff, Congratulations po sa new unit kahit medyo late na. pano po ba mag upload ng pictures dito? Ang Seiring sir SG sa tapat ng Arlington? Nadadaanan ko lang sya pero di ako nahihinto sa kanya, marami rin bang accesories for our unit dun? Thanks po.

Sir Whiteysporty! Sorry ngaun lang ako nagkatime bumisita sa tsikot.com Thanks po!

About dun sa paguupload...Pwede kau punta ng TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing & Video Hosting... upload nyo lang po yung picture then may makikita kaung links doon... copy and paste nyo lang po ung text sa "IMG code for forums and message boards" (eto yung text na icocopy nyo po sa tsikot.com na link interface (ung icon na katabi ng smiley's). Tapos ayos na po iyon!

[Whiteysporty]

Mga KaSporty, pano po ba mag upload ng pictures? Mag share lang po ako ng ilang pictures. Thanks po.

[c",)tots]

Hi Guys

At last I was able to bring home my Sportage EX! :2thumbsup::clap::cool:

This thread has helped me a lot in my decision.
I learned a lot from what you shared.
Thank you VERY MUCH.

Ngayon alam ko na kung bakit hindi madalas mag post yung ibang may Sportage!
Masarap kase i-drive kaya, drive na lang ng drive!

Went to Subic for the test drive. The driving experience was amazing lalo na sa NLEX at SCTEX.
Mahal nga lang ng gasolina, toll fees and hotel accommodations sa Subic, pero sulit naman, it's all worth it!
Well, gaya ng sabi ng karamihan sa inyo, magiging proud ka kase agaw pansin talaga ang Sportage!

All stocks so far, except for the GPS/reverse camera.
Had it arranged and installed by the dealership prior to pick-up.
OK naman so far, nakarating ako sa Subic using the GPS as my guide.

Drive safely everyone.
See you around.