20:18 I found that that the big plastic cover has clips underneath all along the bottom edge of the windshield. To remove without damaging any clips, after slightly lifting up the front of the plastic cover you must pull it forward to disengage the windshield clips.
Thanks for this. Just a tip. For those with small hands you can prise up the leading edge of the plastic piece after removal of the four clips to disconnect the wire. Saves removing the wipers.
Okay so just yo be clear; is it a microphone that picks up engine noise and plays it through the speakers, or, is that device itself a speaker that plays a prerecorded note?
A 15 minute fix and totally reversible. Car much quieter inside when accelerating and the exhaust can now be heard. Why Kia would want to increase interior noise is beyond me...
This removes in microphone enhanced sound within the cabin, As of now you can't control if it's on or not through the software, nor the dealership. Hence why the creator of this video is just unplugging it. (I have one)
It is not. Just tried. I’m installing subs on a customers car, 2022 Forte, went to look for this microphone, it’s been moved somewhere. I will update this comment if I find where it’s new location is Update: The radio has lines of code that play noise through the rear speakers, it’s not a microphone on the 2022 models. If installing subwoofers, tap into the front speaker leads either at the amp (if equipped) or at the back of the radio if no factory amp is present in the right rear quarter panel in the trunk
Hey thanks for uploading this! I've been debating about the Forte GT with the GT2 package, the Forte EX, and a Mazda3 sedan. Assuming you own/drive the car in the video, how do you like it? I was a little bummed to find out there was a fake engine noise on these cars, but knowing I can disengage it if I wanted to is good to know. I mean for a sub $25,000 it's not a bad deal for what you're getting.
The reality is most new 'sports' cars have this feature built in to some degree. I upload a before and after video soon - I need to re-record the after part. To answer you're question, I prefer it off. In sports mode, there is no question. The fake sound was pretty laughable. In the other modes, I suspect some people may find it too quiet inside the cabin. Other than the DSG farts, it doesn't sound *that* different to driving a Camry under soft acceleration. I plan on doing some sort of modest modification to the exhaust to make it a little louder.
@@gttd5159 Yea having it on or off doesn't matter too much to me since I'm blasting my music anyways lol Btw, I was actually asking if you like the car itself lol Do you feel like the car was worth the money and do you enjoy driving it? Is it your daily driver or just something you drive on the weekend?
@@encoreblade3523 oh right! Yeah. I've only had it for a week but really enjoying it so far. It's a very good compromise between fun and practicality and great value. I'm going to add a sportier (but not obnoxious) exhaust to this eventually and then I think it will be spot on. I compared the car with Mazda3, I30, Golf and Civic and it seemed to tick more boxes for me. Plus I think it looks great.
Yes!! Get this car, I have it in Gravity Grey Gt with 7 speed Dct I am not trolling stock vs stock it will beat a Honda civic si and there's a youtube video to prove. Even in manual mode the downshifts exhaust noise sounds so good. And you can control the throttle way better in manual. Downshift if from 5th to 3rd and you can feel it ready to kick and sometimes hear the turbo.
So what sound does this enhance, exactly? I've read its only the intake, I've also read its the exhaust note in sport mode (though I've been told my 2021 Forte GT also has active exhaust, so idk about that). If it's just the intake sounds, I'd feel much better about it all lol
It's just a microphone sitting above the engine bay, so assume all that is happening is that the general sounds within the engine bay are being amplified, with whatever sounds are loudest at the position of the microphone being loudest inside the cabin. I don't think it is specifically picking up any given sound.
If you live in the US, absolutely not. A dealer or manufacturer can't take away warranty. Over here, the dealer would have to prove that the modification is what caused the fault in question. If they have solid evidence that it was the cause, they can turn down that particular job. Example: pulling the plug on this microphone will in no way affect any power train or body work under warranty. Electrical could be different. The system may be expecting a certain loss of energy when the speaker is supposed to be activated. Depending on the cars electrical system, an electrical fire could be blamed on the couplers disconnection This example is 100% hypothetical. It may affect absolutely nothing.
@@IchibunslLol, of course a manufacturer can void the warranty if someone makes significant mods to a NEW CAR. And they should. Being in the US has nothing to do with it.
Why would you want a fake engine noise ?. I'm in Australia this car is called a CERATO . Mine is the basic model and quiet.. So are you talking about a SPORTS MODEL ??
Yes, but this is a video about removing the *microphone* that picks up the engine sound. The sound is then played through the *speakers* inside the car.
@@MagicalMarioBros 2022-2024 model years don't use a microphone but programmed software to play noises, so this only works for the 2021 and earlier model years
super easy, super simple! thanks! kia should really include a software switch so we can turn it off without needing to go through this
I totally agree about the software switch. It's a shame they didn't include one.
Absolutely brilliant and super easy to understand, you're a natural! Thanks so much.
20:18 I found that that the big plastic cover has clips underneath all along the bottom edge of the windshield. To remove without damaging any clips, after slightly lifting up the front of the plastic cover you must pull it forward to disengage the windshield clips.
Good tip.
Thanks for this. Just a tip. For those with small hands you can prise up the leading edge of the plastic piece after removal of the four clips to disconnect the wire. Saves removing the wipers.
Great tip!
Just look through the grill and pop off the connector with a pocket screw driver
Isn't there just a fuse you can remove for the fake sound instead of going through all this?
yes but it messes with heated /cooling seats
@@EaglesXsandOs Thank you. I don't have heated/cooled seats. Does that mean I should be ok?
Did it today…thank you! Its so much quieter and better!
What is this new devilry?
Thanks for this tutorial. I will do it to my new proceed gt.
Just look through the grill and pop off the connector with a pocket screw driver just did mine
@@alaskanman1234567891 can you hear a difference?
@@pippifpv Yeah you can hear the turbo more especially in sport mode instead of a throaty intake noise
Okay so just yo be clear; is it a microphone that picks up engine noise and plays it through the speakers, or, is that device itself a speaker that plays a prerecorded note?
It's for interior sound. It's not a speaker that plays a sound. Tge noise is just heard inside. It's a microphone
Yea I would love to see a before and after!
Coming soon!
@GTTD awesome can't wait! two years later 🙃
A 15 minute fix and totally reversible. Car much quieter inside when accelerating and the exhaust can now be heard. Why Kia would want to increase interior noise is beyond me...
Is this feature there to cancel cabin noise? Can this feature be controlled in the Dealer or Engineering menus?
This removes in microphone enhanced sound within the cabin, As of now you can't control if it's on or not through the software, nor the dealership. Hence why the creator of this video is just unplugging it.
(I have one)
I would have liked to hear it in the car with a long cable so we can see the difference in what it does
Is the microphone in Optima in the same place?
I'm not sure, but if you find out please let me know!
why disable it?
Is this the same for the 2022 model year?
It is not. Just tried. I’m installing subs on a customers car, 2022 Forte, went to look for this microphone, it’s been moved somewhere. I will update this comment if I find where it’s new location is
Update: The radio has lines of code that play noise through the rear speakers, it’s not a microphone on the 2022 models. If installing subwoofers, tap into the front speaker leads either at the amp (if equipped) or at the back of the radio if no factory amp is present in the right rear quarter panel in the trunk
@@ethanf.8992 Thank you. So how can I remove it on a 22 year model?
Can't believe this is on the Cerato/K3
Awesome vid mate, very helpful 👍
Did you end up getting an aftermarket exhaust?
Yes, xforce varex.
@@gttd5159 that’s what I’m looking at. What’s your thoughts on it?
Hey thanks for uploading this! I've been debating about the Forte GT with the GT2 package, the Forte EX, and a Mazda3 sedan. Assuming you own/drive the car in the video, how do you like it? I was a little bummed to find out there was a fake engine noise on these cars, but knowing I can disengage it if I wanted to is good to know. I mean for a sub $25,000 it's not a bad deal for what you're getting.
The reality is most new 'sports' cars have this feature built in to some degree. I upload a before and after video soon - I need to re-record the after part.
To answer you're question, I prefer it off. In sports mode, there is no question. The fake sound was pretty laughable. In the other modes, I suspect some people may find it too quiet inside the cabin. Other than the DSG farts, it doesn't sound *that* different to driving a Camry under soft acceleration.
I plan on doing some sort of modest modification to the exhaust to make it a little louder.
@@gttd5159 Yea having it on or off doesn't matter too much to me since I'm blasting my music anyways lol
Btw, I was actually asking if you like the car itself lol Do you feel like the car was worth the money and do you enjoy driving it? Is it your daily driver or just something you drive on the weekend?
@@encoreblade3523 oh right! Yeah. I've only had it for a week but really enjoying it so far. It's a very good compromise between fun and practicality and great value. I'm going to add a sportier (but not obnoxious) exhaust to this eventually and then I think it will be spot on. I compared the car with Mazda3, I30, Golf and Civic and it seemed to tick more boxes for me. Plus I think it looks great.
Yes!! Get this car, I have it in Gravity Grey Gt with 7 speed Dct I am not trolling stock vs stock it will beat a Honda civic si and there's a youtube video to prove. Even in manual mode the downshifts exhaust noise sounds so good. And you can control the throttle way better in manual. Downshift if from 5th to 3rd and you can feel it ready to kick and sometimes hear the turbo.
And crank it cold start I swear my exhaust is pretty loud not just from this little box. Step on the exhaust and have a friend at the back of car
Can anyone confirm if this is in the SELTOS GT as well?
I can't confirm, but I'd assume its similar for similar year models!
@gttd5159 it sounds like this doesn't work on the 2022 to 2024 models now? Shame, I was planing on doing this to a 2024
So what sound does this enhance, exactly? I've read its only the intake, I've also read its the exhaust note in sport mode (though I've been told my 2021 Forte GT also has active exhaust, so idk about that).
If it's just the intake sounds, I'd feel much better about it all lol
It's just a microphone sitting above the engine bay, so assume all that is happening is that the general sounds within the engine bay are being amplified, with whatever sounds are loudest at the position of the microphone being loudest inside the cabin. I don't think it is specifically picking up any given sound.
why disabling it will take the fun out of the car
Do you think this might avoid warranty?
No, but I can't be sure.
If you live in the US, absolutely not. A dealer or manufacturer can't take away warranty. Over here, the dealer would have to prove that the modification is what caused the fault in question. If they have solid evidence that it was the cause, they can turn down that particular job. Example: pulling the plug on this microphone will in no way affect any power train or body work under warranty. Electrical could be different. The system may be expecting a certain loss of energy when the speaker is supposed to be activated. Depending on the cars electrical system, an electrical fire could be blamed on the couplers disconnection This example is 100% hypothetical. It may affect absolutely nothing.
@@IchibunslLol, of course a manufacturer can void the warranty if someone makes significant mods to a NEW CAR. And they should. Being in the US has nothing to do with it.
More Cerato GT modding vids please!
Why would you want a fake engine noise ?.
I'm in Australia this car is called a CERATO .
Mine is the basic model and quiet..
So are you talking about a SPORTS MODEL ??
they talk about GT model in aus which is 1.6 TURBO
I recently took my 2022 gt in for first safety check and told KIA I hated the fake cabin noise and they had no idea what I was taking about lol idiots
Ty for this Bro
Same
Thanks bro!
These plastic clips are so cheap lol. When I unplugged the mic, my car was brand new, and 4/4 clips broke. Every single one lol
Yeah they are tricky! Luckily you can buy new ones online very cheaply.
Wtf
Audio comes out of a SPEAKER. not a microphone. Just FYI.
Yes, but this is a video about removing the *microphone* that picks up the engine sound. The sound is then played through the *speakers* inside the car.
@@gttd5159 That didn’t change anything for me. I did everything said and then it still has the noise playing.
@@MagicalMarioBros 2022-2024 model years don't use a microphone but programmed software to play noises, so this only works for the 2021 and earlier model years
I use my GT 1.6t for uber and customers love the fake exhaust sound. They don't even know.
What year kia cerato has these?
This was in a 2020 model.