Modifications and Tweaks

Picchip said:
I want to thank you for doing the heavy lifting to get this to work. I added my own twist to the project. I also have a lease and did not want to drill any holes or leave any evidence of the modification that may be used agents me to void any warranty or get some kind of up charge when the car was returned or just serviced. So my version was to use normally open magnetic reed switch. I opened the button assembly and found the connections on the circuit board. Soldered wires to the connector pcb pins and the reed switch inside the switch assembly. I then mounted the read switch behind the un-used blank switch plate. Re-assembled the button assembly and there is no visible changes to the car. Now swiping a small magnet past the unsuspecting blank switch panel will trigger the mute of the VESS.
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This mod gets better with every variation, probably the best one yet...nice job:)
 
electriceddy said:
In response to the reports of the 12 V negative battery cap being missing (fallen down in the motor compartment) or laying on the battery itself after service, this mod costs 5 cents (CDN) :D
Materials:
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Drill 1/4 inch hole side of cap as shown:
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Install 8 inch tie wrap loosely to battery handle:
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No more cap missing:
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The positive one is on hinges so not required.
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Stupid question but how is the negative cap supposed to be installed? My car came back from the service with the cap in the cup holder, and I don't see how to firmly attach to the negative terminal..

Edit: never mind, I'm blind. Battery has clear rails where to attach the cap.
 
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eurokeitai said:
Stupid question but how is the negative cap supposed to be installed? My car came back from the service with the cap in the cup holder, and I don't see how to firmly attach to the negative terminal..

Edit: never mind, I'm blind. Battery has clear rails where to attach the cap.
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It would be beneficial to do the above mod (post #152) using the tie wrap;)
 
Add these to the little window at the back. Bought them on eBay search for "Rear Window Sports C Pillar Panel Plate 2p (Fits : 2018 2022 Hyundai Kona & EV )"

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This was shown before but in my case I put 2 under the console lid. They are dual pocket so they hold more cards. Good for holding car wash cards, store cards, and charger cards. Bought on eBay search for "1X Silicone Credit Card Holder Pocket Sticker Adhesive Pouch Case For Cell Phone"

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Bought a good set of "sports mud flaps". A couple of companies supply these, your choice, with hardware that fit in the factory locations. I found the sides and back window stays a lot cleaner. The comparison picture shows the back flap vs the factory supplied one. Not only is it longer but covers the full tread of the tire.

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Added HEPA cabin air filter. "LUFTT LHC104" is a perfect fit. Bought on Amazon Canada. search for "LUFTT HEPA Cabin Filter LHC104 - for Hyundai/KIA (97133-F2200 replacement)". Not sure if it works all that well as someone rolled coal in front of me and did smell diesel, but may have been worse without it.

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rpark said:
Added HEPA cabin air filter. "LUFTT LHC104" is a perfect fit. Bought on Amazon Canada. search for "LUFTT HEPA Cabin Filter LHC104 - for Hyundai/KIA (97133-F2200 replacement)". Not sure if it works all that well as someone rolled coal in front of me and did smell diesel, but may have been worse without it.
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An update on this filter....
With the windows open in downtown traffic at lunchtime the air quality is quite poor.
With the windows up and air on there is no hint of exhaust or diesel smell.
For me at least its worth the cost.
 
First post here and I have not read the entire thread.

I am getting a 2022 Kona EV Preferred Trim (Canada) at the end of August. I was wondering if anyone installed an artificial FRUNK on the space in the "engine bay" on the passenger side. It looks like it could fit a small container there of some sort

edit: it seems someone is selling something
 
Regnaston said:
First post here and I have not read the entire thread.

I am getting a 2022 Kona EV Preferred Trim (Canada) at the end of August. I was wondering if anyone installed an artificial FRUNK on the space in the "engine bay" on the passenger side. It looks like it could fit a small container there of some sort

edit: it seems someone is selling something
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Coincidentally, I just received the Frunk.at one for my 2021. Fits very snug - they use all the space back to the black plastic trim - and has little locks on the front and no wiggle once it's in place. Takes a week or two to make it to you, so be patient. Gives a decent amount of storage space.
 
Rhynri said:
Coincidentally, I just received the Frunk.at one for my 2021. Fits very snug - they use all the space back to the black plastic trim - and has little locks on the front and no wiggle once it's in place. Takes a week or two to make it to you, so be patient. Gives a decent amount of storage space.
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I got the Frunk.at one as well for my 2021 US model. I like the clean fit. I keep my bike helmet and cleats in there on riding days. I think there may be some differences in the EU model because there is a hump in one spot which I can't figure why that is there. All in all I give it 4.0 stars.
 
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Rhynri said:
Coincidentally, I just received the Frunk.at one for my 2021. Fits very snug - they use all the space back to the black plastic trim - and has little locks on the front and no wiggle once it's in place. Takes a week or two to make it to you, so be patient. Gives a decent amount of storage space.
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I found a Canadian video and on that left side there is some electronic unit there (could be the heat pump as it is standard on Canadian models) Here is a pic I found on the web for reference, would that Frunk still fit with that unit on the left

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