Originally Posted By: skyactiv
From what I've read, it's a common problem with Hyundai/Kia products. Something about some Hyundai/Kia vehicles want a battery that puts out higher voltage well before a typical auto battery is deemed bad by load testing it. The battery can start the car and test okay, but if the voltage is who knows, 13.1 instead of 13.3 or higher, it can cause the pinging. It doesn't make sense, I know. Some have also stated disconnecting the battery has done the trick. I would disconnect the battery overnight and try that since it's free.
If neither of those fix the problem, I'd take it to the dealer.
WOW! Thank you for that information. I have a 2011 Hyundai accent that likes to ping. Using premium helps a lot and also changing spark plugs yearly helps. My next step was to try new coils as I have heard that is an issue but I still have the original battery made in 2010 so I will give that I try.
From what I've read, it's a common problem with Hyundai/Kia products. Something about some Hyundai/Kia vehicles want a battery that puts out higher voltage well before a typical auto battery is deemed bad by load testing it. The battery can start the car and test okay, but if the voltage is who knows, 13.1 instead of 13.3 or higher, it can cause the pinging. It doesn't make sense, I know. Some have also stated disconnecting the battery has done the trick. I would disconnect the battery overnight and try that since it's free.
If neither of those fix the problem, I'd take it to the dealer.
WOW! Thank you for that information. I have a 2011 Hyundai accent that likes to ping. Using premium helps a lot and also changing spark plugs yearly helps. My next step was to try new coils as I have heard that is an issue but I still have the original battery made in 2010 so I will give that I try.
Last edited: