did you buy it in the end?

No interested kakis here, so I'm asking elsewhere and also hunting for Sellers whom are providing better discounts.

All in all, still one of the items in my priority list for the Forte.

hey, i just recently got a kia forte 2012 facelifted with almost 180k km mileage, all services done at dealership and the interior is pretty pristine. there are a few drawbacks though which i need to ask for owner's input to fix it.
1) "gluk gluk gluk" sound coming from chassis upon acceleration from standstill, the sound is constantly heard until 30km/h.
2) The + paddle shifter will stuck when press, then bounce back few seconds later with a "click" sound.
3) the right rear seat folding release is stuck open, will not lock the seat when i pull them back to their original position. can only lock when i push inward on the release lever. Lever will bounce back to open once i release it.
4) The suspension feel loose, the car feel abit restless eventhough the steering does not have free play.

did u test drive before buy?

haha,it's a pass-down car by my relative. i hope these problem are fixable

1) It's almost impossible for any of us here to pin-point the source of problem for you as there are multiple parts (singularly or a combination of) which, upon failure/worn, may exhibit such symptoms. If guesswork is what you're expecting from us, then I'd say it could very well be worn bushes/lower arms, driveshaft, absorbers and springs, etc.

2) Perhaps the internal spring has broken or came off? However, since it clicks back into position after a while, I'm going to guess that there may be the presence of adhesive materials/dust clumps which could be jamming up the mechanism.

3) Try checking the release lever + the entire cable line to ensure that nothing is pressing on the cable and/or causing a kink.

4) Refer to point# 1.

thank you! will go to autosaver for a diagnosis. i will be posting my ownership(repair) journey here, even after all the years the spec i got for this car is still similar of not better than most jap B segment cars now.

This post has been edited by jammerlee711: Nov 19 2018, 08:28 AM

Dear fortezan,
Anybody know the price for engine mounting price?
Someone quoted rm600 plus just for the material.

Ladies and gentlemen sekalian, I plan to change my head unit because CD stucked inside.. Rosak dy... I'm looking for 1 DIN player, but could not find the dash kit anywhere. Mana nak cari kat Malaysia? Clue please.... Thank you.

BTW, Forte 2011 Facelift Auto AC fascia dash.

Btw bro, just for my knowledge, how much did you purchase your Ultinons for?

dear all, i'm looking for guidance on playing USB audio file on Stock touchscreen HU(orange black theme). The HU could read and play individual file that i add into the playlist manually but will stuck at "reading audio files "USB Stick" page if i add all my music into the list. below is my firmware version

Is it original or oem? If its oem korea ones then not advisable according to 1 of the mechanic who does many engine mounts.
Mine was due to change as well, 1.6 6spd. Driver side has dropped about 1-2cm. So went to asked around, segambut quote me RM390 for 4 oem korea ones but my mech advise against it as oem is not as good as original. Being parts that are under stress everyday, oem ones are prone to wear out quicker.

I did check with autosaver, 980 + 140 labor and hk tech 1100 inclusive labor. But i hvn check with them whether they are using ori.

Hi guys, my side mirror got hit by a lorry and the side mirror cap came out. Looking for replacement for the cap.

Any1 got any lubang where to get and roughly how much?

Can try ask express mobis or find on aliexpress

my rear view camera just stopped working. the rear view mirror power indicator(green color light) will blink but no image come out~haihh

Hi guys. im planning to get 2nd 2012 kia forte 2.0sx. Any user here using that variant? is there any ECU problem with that variant?

So far 'touch wood' havent heard any ECU issue with the 2.0sx, mostly the 1.6 variant. Hope it stays that way
Other than that, it should be a solid purchase.
Just be aware at this age, the famous 'Gluk Gluk Gluk' noise coming from the front will be the one of the things to be aware off.
Read more on the earlier post as some here have done some replacements, and even just tighten a screw here and there and it just disappears.

i think ecu issue not in 1 batch la... also happen across batches.

touch wood.

thanks for the info
i dont have much issue with minor case like "gluk" noise..that what u expect when buying 2nd car and i already prepare for that. just concern on major case only..