If your Kia Forte sound system is acting strangely, such as freezing or becoming unresponsive, you should reset it. Fortunately, it’s a quick procedure that only requires a few steps depending on the type and generation of your Kia Forte.
2019 – 2023 Models
- Shut off the vehicle.
- Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery by finding it in the engine compartment.
- Before reconnecting the negative cable, wait 30 seconds.
- Reconnect the negative (-) cable.
- Restart the car.
If the problem is not resolved, try updating the system’s software if resetting the stereo system doesn’t fix the problem. You can accomplish this by going to your neighborhood Kia dealership and having the update done there.
If that doesn’t solve the problem, a hardware problem with the system might exist, and you will need to get it checked by a specialist.
2014 – 2018 Models
- Shut off the vehicle.
- The “Volume” and “Tune” buttons should be pressed and held simultaneously.
- While holding the buttons, restart the engine.
- The phrase “Input Password” should appear on the screen shortly.
- Once the buttons have been released, type the four-digit password. If you need help with the password, contact your Kia dealer or look it up in your owner’s manual.
- The reset is complete.
2008 – 2013 Models
- Shut off the vehicle.
- Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery by finding it in the engine compartment.
- Before reconnecting the negative cable, wait 30 seconds.
- Reconnect the negative (-) cable.
- Restart the car.
What Causes Kia Forte Stereo Issues?
Your Kia Forte radio system can require a reset for several reasons. A power surge, a software bug, or another problem could have caused the machine to malfunction. You can save yourself a lot of frustration in the long run by resetting the audio in your Kia Forte.
