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18 messages,  Last post on May 12, 2013 at 8:12 PM

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#9 of 18 Can't access www.kiatechinfo.com by jerrymack3

Feb 09, 2013 (8:30 pm)

Well, there are still problems. First I tried to log on and get an account using a MacIntosh computer. It did not work. Then I telephoned their help people and they told me Firefox & Safari do not work and i should try Chrome. That did not work. Called back and was told no Mac computer works at all. So I went to my wife's Windoze computer which had Vista on it. That did not work. So I purchased Windoze 8 for $119 and installed it. [Wow! Looks like Microsoft is starting to finally get it right!!!] So then I went to kiatechinfo again and filled all the stuff out and clicked on the legal stuff you have to agree to, checked the I AGREE box at the lower left, then hit CLOSE at the lower right, and then when I tapped CREATE ACCOUNT, a window comes up to say I have to check the I AGREE box. Which is what I have already done. I tried again and again. It is an endless loop with no way out.

#10 of 18 Changing Kia ignition switch lock cylinder by jerrymack3

Feb 09, 2013 (8:41 pm)

A friend of mine lost her only copy of the ignition key. She thinks her toddler tossed it into the trash which was then hauled away. She has looked for days and given up finding it. So I am trying to help replace the key system. Unfortunately, when she bought the car she was told that the ignition key and lock had been changed by the previous owner. So using the VIN and registration to identify it to the Kia dealer to obtain a new ignition key will not work. So I just propose to drill the lock out and see what I can do to put in a new cylinder. But if I could get info from Kia, there may be some steps that would make the job more easy and some things to watch out for. I have tried to sign up at kiatechinfo.com but I cannot sign it get an account after trying several times even though I have purchase Windoze 8 and installed it.

#11 of 18 Re: Can't access www.kiatechinfo.com [jerrymack3] by steve_ HOST

Feb 10, 2013 (7:11 am)

Replying to: jerrymack3 (Feb 09, 2013 8:30 pm)
I got into Kiatechinfo.com just now. I'm running Windows 9 and using IE 10. Under tools, you could try Compatibility View (mine's working in "normal" view).
 
Hm, just tried it in Chrome and that worked too. Very odd.

#12 of 18 Re: Can't access www.kiatechinfo.com [steve_] by jerrymack3

Feb 10, 2013 (4:45 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 10, 2013 7:11 am)
Windows 9, eh? Wow, you must be a bigwig at Microsoft. I just went to the MS website and there are only hints at how great Windows 9 is going to be, but no word on actually being able to get it for us regular guys. I am running Mac OSX 10.7.5 and have been using Macs for the last 15 or so years. Windoze 8 is a bit better than the older ones, but still it is futzy.
 
Anyway, a different guy sent me a way to get into the Kiatechinfo website, and it proved worthless. You cannot get info on the ignition key problem unless you are a licensed locksmith and have a number to put in. Of course this is good to protect Kia owners, but it does not help me any. A locksmith quoted $500 to rekey this Kia. She shoulda bought a Ford!
 
I am just going to drill out the cylinder. Hope it does not have a hardened steel front plate or I will have to use a carbide drill or grinding wheel.

#13 of 18 Re: Can't access www.kiatechinfo.com [jerrymack3] by steve_ HOST

Feb 10, 2013 (4:58 pm)

Replying to: jerrymack3 (Feb 10, 2013 4:45 pm)
lol, blame it on weekend thumbs. Win 8.
 
I ran it under the consumer beta for months but I'm not quite ready to jump into another new OS.

#14 of 18 Logging into kiatechinfo by tinkerbell912

May 12, 2013 (8:01 pm)

Why can't I log on with an ipad 2? Would you have an idea?

#15 of 18 Re: Logging into kiatechinfo [tinkerbell912] by steve_ HOST

May 12, 2013 (8:08 pm)

Replying to: tinkerbell912 (May 12, 2013 8:01 pm)
I just got on using an iPad 3 and the Safari browser. Who knows why yours is fighting you.

#16 of 18 Re: Logging into kiatechinfo [steve_] by tinkerbell912

May 12, 2013 (8:09 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (May 12, 2013 8:08 pm)
I can't get the privacy page up to agree to it. I am using the safari browser

#17 of 18 Re: Logging into kiatechinfo [tinkerbell912] by steve_ HOST

May 12, 2013 (8:14 pm)

Replying to: tinkerbell912 (May 12, 2013 8:09 pm)
Well, it's my wife's gizmo and I don't play with it much (other than pinball, lol) so I'm out of my league. Maybe try an iPad forum. Got pop-ups disabled perhaps? (link).

#18 of 18 Re: Logging into kiatechinfo [steve_] by tinkerbell912

May 12, 2013 (8:12 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (May 12, 2013 8:14 pm)
Ok thanks but grrrrr lol

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