Kia Stinger: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Kia Stinger’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your Stinger’s ECU. … Read more

Kia Stinger Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Kia Stinger is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your car’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Kia Stinger AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Kia Stinger isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Stinger’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Kia Stinger: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Kia Stinger (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Kia Stinger is always going … Read more

Kia Stinger’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Kia Stinger’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Kia Stinger is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Kia Stinger: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Kia Stinger.  A bad oil pack can make your Stinger almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Kia Stinger Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Kia Stinger doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Kia Stinger … Read more

Kia Stinger Bad Fuel Pump: Symptoms, Causes, + Diagnosis

A bad fuel pump can cause a myriad of problems for your Kia Stinger, making it essential to be aware of the warning signs that indicate trouble. Your fuel pump is responsible for pushing fuel from your car’s fuel tank to the engine, but when it starts to fail, your engine may suffer run rough, … Read more

Kia Stinger: Bad Alternator → Symptoms & Diagnosis

A bad alternator can leave your Kia Stinger without power and unable to move.  Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way.  We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).   How Your Stinger’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more