The clock stopped and won't turn off

[RunOfLuck]

So, we just got our 2011 Fortes about 2weeks ago. The clock in the sedan stopped at 1:59 and when the car is off it stays illuminated. Anyone hear of this problem? I'll be taking it to the dealer on Monday and will post whatever it is they have to tell me.

[Chino Koup]

Hmmmm, Only Time Will Tell!

[mschiavoni]

(02-26-2011 05:19 PM)Chino Koup Wrote:  Hmmmm, Only Time Will Tell!

ohhhhh, so punny...

yea, i would say unplug the + on your battery, wait 2 min, and reconnect it see if that fixes it first

[RunOfLuck]

Lmao Chino!
I did some searching around here on the internet and found out that the "memory fuse" is the one w/ with the plastic piece around it. Pull it, wait about 10 seconds and voila! Whether or not it stays fixed? Well, as Chino say, "Only Time Will Tell" ;-) I also found that Kia released a TSB for this problem and that the dealerships have an actual way of fixing it. Supposedly more thorough than pulling a fuse. They probably unplug the + on the battery lol.

[dimmuborgir91]

Ok, here we go.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.

2. Remove the fuse box cover from the left side of the instrument panel.

3. Locate the 15A yellow audio fuse (shunt fuse) in the fuse box.

4. With the “M” button of the digital clock pressed, momentarily remove the “Audio Fuse” from the socket then push it back in place. (at least 3 sec)

5. The compensation mode of the digital clock will be displayed. (Now release the "M" buttton) You should see The following values on the digital screen. Numbers may vary.
Time compensation value = 1:7 - (Odd number)
Time compensation value = 1:6 - (Even number)

6. If the time compensation value is an odd number, change it to an even number by pressing the “H” button ONCE.
Example:
1:7- ▶ Pressing “H” button 1 time will give you 1:6 ... if you have for 1:3-, then press once "H" and you will get an even number such as 1:2-.

7. After adjusting the time compensation value, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.

8. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position, and verify that the digital clock displays “1:00.” Adjust the digital clock to your current local
time.

If you want the temperature in mode celcius, hold both (H & M) bottom for 2sec and release them ... if you want 24H mode, press and hold both (H & M) for 4-5 sec and release

Hope it's gonna help !

From the technical service bulletin TSB GEN 047 (SA073)

[RunOfLuck]

Wow, thanks for the help dimmuborgir91. That may be a two person job, but i'm pretty sure i understand what you're saying to do.

I found out how to switch the temp to Celcius and the clock to 24hr by accident. Had a heck of a time switching it back. Thought i was gonna catch hell as it's her car, not mine.

[dimmuborgir91]

you can do it easily in solo

[Kenny C]

(02-28-2011 08:41 PM)dimmuborgir91 Wrote:  you can do it easily in solo

Sweet write up!

Now back to being pissed that I don't have an outside temp sensor!

[RunOfLuck]

I'll give it a try dimmuborgir91.

Back to riding w/ your head out the window, huh Kenny?

[Kenny C]

(03-01-2011 12:07 AM)RunOfLuck Wrote:  I'll give it a try dimmuborgir91.

Back to riding w/ your head out the window, huh Kenny?

:lol: After ~15 months of owning this car, I still get pissed that it doesn't have an outside temp sensor...