2013 Soul Base, AT, Titanium and 2013 Sorento, 4 cyl, Blue
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Hey folks...first time poster.
I have a 2013 Base Soul. Great car- no issues until now. 14K miles and I find a nail in the tire. TPMS light comes on and I am of course 45 miles from a tire shop. Since I have no spare (arghh) I have to use the pump and sealant. Now the TPMS stays on...apparently the sealant ruined the sensor. Dealer wants $80 to replace it and I wondering since this is a KIA product shouldn't the warranty cover the sensor? The manual says "some sealants may ruin the sensor". Why would KIA put it in the car if it is going to cause issues?
Thoughts?
BTW could the factory have put any shorter valve stems on these models? I can barely get a pressure gauge or air hose on it because of close proximity to the wheel cover.
I have a 2013 Base Soul. Great car- no issues until now. 14K miles and I find a nail in the tire. TPMS light comes on and I am of course 45 miles from a tire shop. Since I have no spare (arghh) I have to use the pump and sealant. Now the TPMS stays on...apparently the sealant ruined the sensor. Dealer wants $80 to replace it and I wondering since this is a KIA product shouldn't the warranty cover the sensor? The manual says "some sealants may ruin the sensor". Why would KIA put it in the car if it is going to cause issues?
Thoughts?
BTW could the factory have put any shorter valve stems on these models? I can barely get a pressure gauge or air hose on it because of close proximity to the wheel cover.