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2023 shortage hybrid fwd
But could this still be simply a parking brake deactivation issue? Do you have an LX/FWD?
If so, I think you should be OK drivetrain-wise. Have you been to the service desk and insist that they get help w/KIA Tech for an answer?
Tell them that you think it’s a warranty repair.
If so, I think you should be OK drivetrain-wise. Have you been to the service desk and insist that they get help w/KIA Tech for an answer?
Tell them that you think it’s a warranty repair.
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Sorry, just to be clear - you are towing a FWD Sportage w/dolly on front wheels, but they are saying it needs a rear wheel dolly, too? All because the Sportage somehow senses movement in the rear wheels when it is “off” and pops the parking brake on?
Is there maybe a fuse that can be removed temporarily that is powering whatever this sensor is?
Something is off here. The manual specifically states that FWD can be towed w/front wheels off ground. Is there any chance that Auto Hold was on when you powered off the Sportage, as that would do it.
Is there maybe a fuse that can be removed temporarily that is powering whatever this sensor is?
Something is off here. The manual specifically states that FWD can be towed w/front wheels off ground. Is there any chance that Auto Hold was on when you powered off the Sportage, as that would do it.
My only experience towing a car behind a motorhome was 4-wheels-down. Over the years, it seemed like there were fewer and fewer cars that could be towed 4-down, usually due to keeping the automatic transmission lubricated when the engine was not running. Automatic park brake is a new wrinkle. Steveo may be right that a fuse could be pulled for towing, but who knows what else may be on the same circuit. Perhaps something essential?