Check engine light stayed on this morning - 2015 Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDI

kevin65

Check engine light stayed on this morning, the owners manual just states to bring to your dealer.  I was wondering if there are any specific issues with this car that this light comes on for?  I've had hassle with the local dealer trying to get the air con fixed, and will probably be told I have to wait a couple of weeks for them to look at the car. But is there a risk of being left on the road?

goldenhoarde

Yes safer to get checked, as this could be major issue and driving with it on could invalidate warranty if any left but they do 7 year right? Have you checked fluids ?

kevin65

goldenhoarde wrote: »

Yes safer to get checked, as this could be major issue and driving with it on could invalidate warranty if any left but they do 7 year right? Have you checked fluids ?

Fluids all fine. I check every week. I will be ringing the dealer first thing this morning but the problem is that it takes at least 2 weeks for an appointment.

J Madone

kevin65 wrote: »

Fluids all fine. I check every week. I will be ringing the dealer first thing this morning but the problem is that it takes at least 2 weeks for an appointment.

Where are you based?

Toyotafanboi

You have roadaide assistance for the duration of your manufacturers warranty with Kia, it's through the AA. There's probably a sticker in your windscreen or if not it might be in the owners manual. Google says the number is 0818300007.

Ring them, theyll send the AA out to you to check the car and then they'll let you know what to do next. It'll either be fixed at the roadside or they'll advise you the issue can wait until the dealer can fit you in or if it's critical they will tow it away and organise you a replacement car.

It's a great service that most manufacturers offer these days that seems to go largely un noticed.

goldenhoarde

kevin65 wrote: »

Fluids all fine. I check every week. I will be ringing the dealer first thing this morning but the problem is that it takes at least 2 weeks for an appointment.

Bring it in and they should be able to hook it up to get the code. I would do that over the phone they will say 2 weeks. Harder to say no in person

Then based on that they can figure out what's up

Could be a reset is all that's needed.

5 mins for them and good CS also they may get work outta it dependent on the code


Toyota fan boi post is even better idea

kevin65

I rang service dept at 9 and got the 'it will be 2 weeks before we can look at it'. Told them I cant wait so they said they will discuss with service manager. I will stick with toyota next time I buy...

kevin65

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

You have roadaide assistance for the duration of your manufacturers warranty with Kia, it's through the AA. There's probably a sticker in your windscreen or if not it might be in the owners manual. Google says the number is 0818300007.

Ring them, theyll send the AA out to you to check the car and then they'll let you know what to do next. It'll either be fixed at the roadside or they'll advise you the issue can wait until the dealer can fit you in or if it's critical they will tow it away and organise you a replacement car.

It's a great service that most manufacturers offer these days that seems to go largely un noticed.

Unfortunately this only applies for first 3 years. Im check what cover I have under my insurance now. Car is 151 reg.

Toyotafanboi

kevin65 wrote: »

I rang service dept at 9 and got the 'it will be 2 weeks before we can look at it'. Told them I cant wait so they said they will discuss with service manager. I will stick with toyota next time I buy...

In fairness you can't really blame them for having a que of work. The guy who had a check engine light two weeks before you is only being seen to today. Toyota will have eyes and appointments too.

The worst thing you can have them do is rush the car through the workshop, it's a recipe for trouble. Did you ring Kia assist, this is literally what its there for.

kevin65

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

In fairness you can't really blame them for having a que of work. The guy who had a check engine light two weeks before you is only being seen to today. Toyota will have eyes and appointments too.

The worst thing you can have them do is rush the car through the workshop, it's a recipe for trouble. Did you ring Kia assist, this is literally what its there for.

My Kia assist has expired. They have agreed to take car to check codes. I have alot of experiences with dealing with Toyota service and they will take you if its urgent.

Zubeneschamali

kevin65 wrote: »

They have agreed to take car to check codes. I have alot of experiences with dealing with Toyota service and they will take you if its urgent.

How could you have had a lot of urgent issues with Toyota? Aren't they the best built cars in the Universe?