How to repair Hyundai Sonata hybrid or Kia hybrid no starting battery problem for $6.45
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- Опубліковано 10 тра 2022
- After my car died on the road and I was told by the dealership repairs were 2 to 4 weeks out, I decided to take matters into my own hands,
and so it saved me 1000 dollars.
www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-f...
You saved me cash! Many thanks for creating this video, Christmas eve i was taking my kids to Five Guys and I only made it 1 block from my house and the warning ⚠️ popped up! I've heard about this but never saw it until now. Anyway on Monday I went to advanced auto parts purchased the same exact fuse that you showed in the video and its perfect! Happy holidays!
God Is The Greatest. Merry Christmas
Isn’t he the GREATEST?!!
I was stuck with my one year old an hour from my house .. thinking I was FUCKED. Didn’t have the money to fix either … but NOW!!
Where do I send the money you saved me? I’d much rather pay you than the dealership crooks! I had my son’s car on the trailer about to head to the dealership and my neighbor sent this to me. You are the man! Thank you for this video.
Fr me too
I own a used car lot I sold a “2013 kia optima hybrid” with 115k miles for $6000 very clean . Next day the guy brings it back for this problem . I watched this video just now & did everything the guy did. And car is perfect cleared code with my snap on computer & the customer has no issues & is satisfied. I buy all the cars I sell from auction I guess being cars sit in auction for months before they go up for sale it just went bad. But I think honestly after time being that these cars are so electric that it just goes bad after time. This video helped so much. Thanks man
Snap on computer ? Where do I get one
One more confirmation that this works perfectly. Wife and I had the car shut down on us on a trip on Saturday and had to get towed back home. No shops were open so I attempted this fix with that $6, 150amp fuse from AutoZone. Just had to use wire cutters to snip open one side of the connector and shave down the edges with a dremel to get it to fit. The battery had been drained from our multiple attempts to restart the car, but after a trickle charge of the batter, the car went from totally nonfunctional to working like normal right away. Thank you so much for this video! It really saved us.
That is awesome.
@@mrknowitallyah6058Hey i just bought this i just want a tutorial on how to get it to fit 24 yr trying not to get scammed from mechanics 😭
Thanks MrknowitAllYah! Recently had a forced safety stop (2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid, just over 100k miles). Was able to get to a parking lot, but then nothing! Never heard of the "known" issue until I checked online and am so happy I got to your post! I was considering having the vehicle towed to the dealer but was able to get the vehicle going again with a mega fuse and the next day replaced it with OEM Safety Connector (which btw was also 150A). Fingers crossed that was the only issue and now I have a fuse backup as well. Thanks for sharing
This is real deal no gimmick.. I have a 2015 hybrid sonata and this worked for me. Back on the road and work thanks for your help with this matter
Where is this located in the 2015 Sonata?
Thanks my friend. Nicely done video. This issue happened to my daughter's 2014 today.
can u make a video in trimming down the 150A fuse, like how u did it
Omg! It’s fixed the problem. Thank you so much for this video. It helps and saves thousands of dollars.
Please watch every step it’s worth it. Went to advance auto & got the same fuse under my commercial account for just $3 & it fixed. I used wire cutters to trim fuse for great fitment
I just want to thank you for posting this. It confirmed the diagnosis for me. I found an OEM replacement but wanted to confirm that this was what was keeping the car from starting before I spent the additional money. I intend to just keep the mega fuse in the trunk in case the OEM does this again.
Thanks very much.
I am glad it worked out for you. Awesome
Thank you for this! My roommate from college was driving from Florida to Ohio and (luckily) broke down near my house in Atlanta. This video, together with your tip on getting the 150A mega fuse from Advance Auto let me save the day and get him safely back on the road!
Very much appreciated video 🙏. I had same issue on my Sonata 2012 and you have saved me literally thousands of $$$. I have got the part # from Ken's comment below and picked it up (CND $150) from Kia dealership. This part was not a regular replacement part for both Kia and Hyundai. Service representative commented that he has never sold this part before and he had to order it from warehouse. After fuse replacement, I had engine light sign display on dash, which went away after 2nd or 3rd time of use.
link is now in the description. I am glad I could be helpful.
God bless you brother I’ve been trying to find a problem on a 2014 for months now
Had to get mine towed home today, Dealer wanted $235 for the fuse assy. ordered it online for $65. going to get a 5.99 fuse in the morning so i can fix the car and move it out of the way till amazon brings the new part. Thanks for confirming the 5.99 fuse will work temporarily. Every other time mine shut off it was a weak 12 volt battery. have had the car 4 yrs and am on #3 twelve volt battery.
What part did amazon have? Couldn't find anything on there
@@williambeattie9602 the safety plug.
@@lincolnmaniac weird, wouldn't shownup on my amazon app, but will show up on the direct website lol, annoying, thanks! I just replaced the fuse alone in my plug
You save my money and time. Thanks. 🙏🏼💕
Awesome video!!!!! After changing the battery and then finding your video. The fuse was the problem. Thanks for the help.
Thank you sir for the great info
worked like a charm, thank you!
thankkkkkk you this fixed my problem some clown said i needed a power relay
You are a life saver! Can't thank you enough
Jesus is the real life saver. But I understand. You are welcome
I don't even have sonata hybrid but I have to say thanks for your input!
This worked great! The fuse was less than $6! Thanks
This mega fuse that you used is it the 32V 125A 1piece blister and there is a 32V 125A 1piece card so which one is it
It really work!!!!
Thank you so much!!!
I saved more than thousands.
Thank you again
I am happy it works for you.
I have a 2014 Kia optima hybrid had this car since 2021 never had any problems has low mileage and I have driven it across the states with no problems 4 days ago I got a check system pull over shut off engine warning ⚠️ I pulled over and as I’m pulling over my car slowed I tried starting it back up and nothing me and my friend googled what it could mean we tried jump-starting nothing I even bought a new battery and it still wouldn’t start upon googling I did come acorss this video I bought the fuse that’s used in this video but it didn’t fit called Kia to see if they had the original fuse in stock they did but instead of 125 they stated it’s been updated to 150 my car is now working like new thankful for this video hope this helps others
i am so happy that it worked. The Mega fuse has to be modified by cutting one end open. Awesome
Hi! I had a question how did you determined this was the issue,did you do some sort of test on it first with like a voltage meter of some sort?
Sir god bless you!!! You save my life!!! Thanks so much, beyond than grateful 🤜🏼🤛🏼
2013 Hyundai sonata hybrid limited
Awesome. Someone saved mine too. His name is Jesus Christ.
God bless you ❤.
You saved me today.
thank you !!! I did have the same problem and I fix my own car
Your video was so helpful, I had that problem and I fixed it using your video. Thank you bro
Works everytime. I am glad that was the issue
Thank you so much , you really help me
Thank you so much Sir.
Thanks Bro, I tried this and surprise!!! this really worked. I'm so happy that you saved me some hundreds. Excellent detailed video, as you said, tried first with the fuse before changing the power relay. thanks again. Note: initially after fixing it with the fuse, the check engine turned on but after a couple of hours it turned off by itself… 😊
That was awesome.
Thank you thank you thank you!!! You just saved me thousands. I paid $5.50 for my fuse from O'Reilly's it took me 5 minutes to modify the fuse and bam we're running again. What a lifesaver four weeks before Christmas
Early Christmas present
Thank you so much don't even know how I landed on this video but I did all the steps and it worked my car started right up 2015 Optima Hybrid
What message was your Optima giving you to have to do this repair?
Thank you soooo much. You saved me more money than Geico 😂
Let me start out by saying this was a great video. However, it needs to be made VERY clear this is ONLY temporary !!!!!!! You don't mess around with high voltage !!!! The factory fuse was made for a very important reason. You ca not just look at the "voltage" on the fuse. You need to be aware of the AMPS. You have to remember 99.9% of the time. The fuse blew for a reason. Therefore, if you have the wrong fuse and NOT a good connection. It could result in damage and/or Fire. I do not work for hyndia or Kia. So, just in case people think I am saying this on their behalf. Remember, what I said most of all. Fuses for the most part Blow for a reason. If you do this PLEASE make sure you have your car checked out and replace with the correct fuse. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't see my post as an attack. Again, this is a great video my man...
That is why I left the link to the correct one in the description. It is in fact a temporary fix like i said. The reason the fuse blows is because it was overprotected with the 125A. The factory updated the fuse in the breaker with the same 150A that is in my description. They have a half price sale now...no affiliation.
I had this probelm and ordered the exact Hyundai part from Amazon and it contains a 150A fuse in that orange housing. So the video is safe and accurate
I'm definitely going to try this. The crazy thing is, is that I have a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid with the EXACT mileage that you currently had in this video. I will keep this updated on if it works!
Did it work?
Was it the Saftey Switch Fuse?
How’d it go
W mans thank you so much for helping me save so much money
Awesome to know. Thanks
Thanks a lot!!you are real man!
Thank you so much for your helpful video.
How do you clear the check engine light after the car starts?
For Sonata hybrid 2-014, do you have to use special OBD II scanner to read/clear the error code?
I tried to use regular regular OBD II scanner and my scanner could not even read the error code in the first place.
Hello,
I took my car to Auto zone, and they cleared the check engine light with their scanner in a few seconds. Good luck!
Thank you for saving me $$$. It happened to my 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid. Bought the part from Kia dealer so the size perfectly fit the housing. The part # is 375F2-4R150
How much was this from Kia dealership?
@@privacysettings1308 150 here in 🇨🇦
@@privacysettings1308 US cost like around $32 + shipping if brought online instead of dealership
Great i am planning to get on used with 60 km
Good Video!
Could you please confirm this only applies to when the car will not start for a long period of time?
That this fuse is not related to INTERMITTENT loss of starting?
Thank you!
Thanks Excellent & Beyond
If this works I’ll ALWAYS LOVE YOU LOL!! This happened to me yesterday!! With my kid in the car!
Did it work
Homie… or GOD… you are the most amazing person EVER!! You know but you really don’t… lol😮
Simply.. genius…
Thank you for your “Data”!!
Just a homie with the same car...lOl. I am glad it works for you. What a great comment. I do it for the comments..
When I wake up later in the morning and check out the fuse and order it, Im hoping this fixes my problem! If not I’ll have to pay about 4gs to have a team install a new hybrid battery, fingers crossed, I’ll update with the overall fix, thanks again
Updates?
I ordered the fuse and replaced it and then drove around the block a few times and still the same problem, the car harshly brakes, almost slamming my head into the steering wheel. Could it be the computer needs to clear out the problem? Help,
@@stephaniekumpis1635
Yeah updates????
Update: I bought the replacement fuse. Nothing changed. I forked up the money for a new hybrid battery, from besthybridbatteries and had it installed. I drove it two blocks, the hybrid battery died, left me stranded and I had to pull over and charge up the Hybrid battery to midway, it wouldn’t recharge past the halfway mark. I drove it 4 blocks and it died again, the battery showed on dash as empty, so 2 hours later and flashers on all the time until I got home and avoided many inconsiderate people from crashing into my car as I’m slowly creeping down the streets. I sent emails asking for help and what to do now but still no reply from besthybridbatteries. I had to get a tow to my nearby trusted Sundevil auto to have them run a diagnostic and pay the charges, then I’ll email besthybridbatteries the diagnostics results then do the wait game again, wow,
Hello my friend,
Thank you so much for the video. You truly saved me a lot of time and money. My car broke down before for the same reason and the dealership charged my a fortune to supposedly "replace" the power assembly relay and the fuse. Now, it literally only costed me $5.65 to have car running again.
Thank you again and good luck!
I am happy this worked for you.
Hey man I have a few questions that I believe you can help me with! Is there any way I can get in touch with you ?
Thank you, problem solved
YES, These car's operation HANG ON 1 FUSE !! If this one fuse pops, YOUR CAR STOPS !!
SO PEOPLE, GET YOURSELVES ANOTHER SAFTEY PLUG AS A BACK-UP..carry it in your lower center consule.. And familiarize yourself with removing and re-installing this plug. *Hint, it must be all the way open to insert. Then close till it clips..
Practice it because You WILL have to do this, in the dark, on the highway.. not where you want to be fumbling around..
These Hyundai Hybrids are Great Driving, Ultra Reliable ( If made in Korea. Reject any made in Alabama, google it) But they have this Achilles heel.
Carry a SPARE!!!
They usually pop between 120 and 140 thousand miles, but one every 10,000 fuses is defective industry-standard... so you never really know when.
That was awesome. People will do well if they take that advice. Thank you.
Hello, I have an 11 sonata hybrid, and most people who’s issue was this fuse, state that their car will not turn on and is not functional at all. However, while I was driving, my check charging system warning came on, I pulled over, turned the car off, then turned it back on after a couple minutes and it worked fine the rest of the way home. This has happened a couple times, but has started normally after shutting car off each time. Could the fuse still be the issue?
Legend.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you still have the car??
What fuse is it because I found one but how do I make sure it’s the right one
How did you get the old fuse out ?
I did it everything you said do and it still says check charging system. What do u think is the problem
Is it a problem that the original fuse is rated for 450v and the replacement you used is rated for 32v? Was about to do this with my car, but that is making me a little nervous.
I used it like that for 2 months without an issue until I replaced it with the one from the description link
Here is the link for the fuse
www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-fuse-high-voltage-375f24r150?origin=pla&gclid=CjwKCAjw9NeXBhAMEiwAbaY4lgnZCK3rr2UcYz2POxEu9jlGbn-YhnCpGToeuek8ZMD3bJwlJBRrqRoCY90QAvD_BwE
I got the whole safety fuse for close to the same price with shipping on amazon.
@lincolnmani will this same part work in the 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid
@@lincolnmaniac how did you find this fuse on Amazon what did you type in please
@@woodh9542 I bought the whole safety plug on amazon. It was 64 dollars. 78 now. Kia dealer wanted 62 just for the fuse but it was a week away. Amazon delivered the whole thing in 2 days.
Thanks
Hey! My husband is on his way to auto zone and get this fuse for 5.29 and he’s rushing right back so we can test it out! Wish us luck 🙏 I’ll be back for update! 2013 Kia optima hybrid ex
That will be great if it works like it worked for everyone else. Awesome
How did it work for you
I also have the same situation Kia Optima Hybrid
Hey guys it worked! I’m so glad I watched this video instead of paying almost $2000 for nothing
Who are you??!! Man I hope this work!!😮
Bro, my sonata says keeps throwing a code for check charging system. Does this solve the issue?
I have a 2012. Do I need to disconnect the hybrid battery?
I already took out the safety plug without disconnecting the battery. Sitting here wondering if I should disconnect the battery or just plug it back in.
I got a replacement fuse. Sorry forgot to mention that.
Hi, I have flashing “ready” light and doesn’t start engine cranking. I have OBDII code in ABS module and Brake booster, my question: ABS problem may causing no start engine and “ready” flashing?
The residual heat from the brakes is converted in energy used for charging the hybrid battery. If there are any issues at all with any components of the system it will therefore affect the battery which then will make it flash. get a blue tooth scan tool that can tell you exactly what the issue is. They are totally worth it
@@mrknowitallyah6058 thanks.
@@mrknowitallyah6058 obd2: c1806, c1612, c1611, c1283, c1282 , b1346, b1481
AHB, ABS, EPS, HEV, TPMS, WCS
That’s by codes
What’s the root cause? A fuse is designed to break the circuit when there is too much amperage. If the fuse is not large enough to begin with then they need to do a recall.
Also I noticed you cut the sides down as well.
My hybrid car was in accident, airbags blew now it doesn't wanna start,what could bevthe problem?
I took my 150 amp fuse out of my Kia Optima Hybrid and when I check for continuity between the ends of the fuse it reads 0.00. Could the fuse still be the problem? Or does the fuse sound fine?
Thats a good fuse
Did you solve your issue?
I have a 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid and I got a letter from Kia America in Sept 2022 stating that if the hybrid warning system ever went off, have the dealership replace the fuse (upgraded to the 150) and housing at no cost as they upped the warranty from 100k miles to 150k miles. I got screwed at Sooner Kia of Norman when my hybrid warning system went off and took it there to have this service campaign fuse replacement, courtesy of Kia America, they had my car 8 weeks even though I told them when I took the car in, that that's what I needed done, they had backed it into a post in their service lot, left my air intake vent loose and the bolts to the voltage box underneath air intake vent loose under the hood, my battery was dead, a d still had the original 125 Amp fuse just thrown in the trunk. I had to have it towed home. I just received my fuse in mail and if this fixes my car, someone at Sooner Kia of Norman might hide when they see me, because I'm livid, and this is the whole reason why Big Red Sports and Imports of Norman had to close and then became Sooner Kia of Norman. Google Big Red Kia, the lawsuit is horrendous!
What a horrible experience but thats what they do at dealerships. Getting your car back to you is not their priority..ever.
Did you find out why that fuse failed? Are you still driving the car. I had exact same thing happen to me the dealer has had it for 4 days still not fixed. I want to know what caused the fuse to blow.Thanks
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The fuse is rated too low. Its a problem that is almost always waiting to happen because the system needs a 150Amp instead of the 125Amp. Click the posted link. Order the fuse and go pick up your vehicle from the stealers. or go get one from advance auto. Megafuse.
Also. Over aggressive driving will blow the fuse too because it really should be 150A
Merci beaucoup . En France il y en a 200 de kia optima 2014 et malheureusement j'ai eu cette panne. Kia ma dit de changé le HPCU 10 070.16 euros de devis ! + 1 mois la voiture est resté chez eux. 😢 je vais commandé le fusible et j'espère que sa va marché. Merci beaucoup les commentaires me rassure. 😊
I did this and it is still saying HEV is there anything else I can do to fix this?
check the c0524 recall. There is a new part 375f2-4r150qqh
Ok I didn’t buy the mega fuse I bought the one you holding but I have no idea how to put it in
Have you had any issues with the 150amp
So the same thing happen to my car and we switch it to a 150amp 32v from auto zone but how long can I drive it like that or is it safe but I order the part takes 2 weeks to get here
I drove mine for a while until i decided to swap it out.
How did you spilt the mega fuse just so I dont mess the fuse up 😅
You could use some wire cutting pliers or even a real good scissor. The material is copper so its pretty soft. Good luck.
I have a 2017 Kia Optima hybrid. Does it have that same fuse?
Yes its the same fuse
Where is the location of the safety plug for the 2017 kia optima hybrid?
How did you diagnose that this fuse was the problem?
I was wondering the samething? Maybe he's some kind of master mechanic and likes helping others out ! Either way he's a champ!!!! But I bet the Hyundai dealers don't like him, fuck those dealers !!!!!!
The diagnosis information is available in a lot of places on the web. The aftermarket temporary fuse is something I haven't seen anywhere else. Thanks to this guy, I can afford to carry a spare in the glove box.
Thank you for the help but these cars are 💩 I'll never will buy another Hyundai or a KIA ever !
How do you take the cover off help me pls .
small screwdriver and lift the tabs
The Fuses from the link is 31.26 for the proper fuse. No affiliation.
Can you post where you bought the fuse at
Posted in description.
How do you have the CEL cleared?
Autozone or advance auto for free or just drive it 100 mils and it clears itself
I just bought the fuse. Do I need to disconnect the car battery before removing the fuse?
no. just pull it out
Send me the link please
I’m not able get the screws of, tried with the drill machine too
Any tips any one
You have to use a ratchet to loosen it. The screwdriver won't work.
How long will that temporary fuse work?
forever but change it to the right 150A
While changing this fusez do i have to disconnect 12v battery first?
@@SyedQadri-hc2cbNo not really. The fuse will be pulled out of the HEV already
It has to be 150 ? Why not 125? I'm just curious. Thanks
The new one from the dealership is upgraded to 150. The 125 is looking low
And if the fuse is not blown?
whats the symptom then
That split is not safe put a washer in there so it has full contact
it works but if a washer works better then i am all for it.
How difficult is it to split the one end open?
Its really easy just use some wire cutters.
@@mrknowitallyah6058 awesome! I might need to try this. The dealership is trying to charge me $2000 to replace the safety plug and PRA. The most insane scam I’ve ever seen 😡
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! This is a life saver 😭❤️
Does anyone know where I can buy this fuse?
www.kia.parts/oem-parts/kia-fuse-high-voltage-375f24r150?origin=pla
I cut mine open and it's attached in the middle. No way to make it fit
So what if I change it with a 125 amp fuse ?
The one in there is a 125. Hyundai upgraded the fuse to 150. I will work but you should get a new Pec 150A to get back to standard.
Mine went 130k miles with the factory installed 125 amp fuse.
But the best choice is Definitely 150 Amp
I have a 2015 Kia Optima hybrid.
The vehicle turns on after pressing the push start button 3 times. Anyone else having the same issue?
Where can I buy fuse?
They upgraded to 50A
you have code u0111?