New Owner!!

Welcome to the exciting world of Fisker Karma ownership, where every day is a new adventure.

1 - As was pointed out earlier, the Karma wipers are strictly manual and there is no automation. I think what you are describing is that the wipers only work in intermittent mode. This also may relate to your problem with the washer. Sounds like the stalk and switch that control the wipers need to be checked, as the wipers themselves appear to be working. The water spray nozzle for the windshield washer is built into the wiper arms, and if the wiper arms don't move when they should, the water sprays where the wipers happen to be sitting. Have the wiper switch checked.

2 - There are a number of possible reasons for this and the dealer needs to pull the codes to see which module caused the CEL/MIL light to illuminate. In your particular case, it may be a misfire when the ICE started. It happens from time to time. After pulling the codes, the dealer can clear the light and see if it returns. If the car is otherwise running OK, then it may just be a transient issue.

Sorry that your first experience was marred by this issues. They all sound readily fixable, so you should be able to look forward of many years of exciting driving.

Also, please post some photos of your new Karma. We are always excited to see these beautiful cars go to great homes.

ahamuser said:

I just took delivery on my new Fisker! I was so excited, drove it for 30 miles and to my disappointment, discovered a few issues:

1) windshield wipers only work on rain-sensing mode. Does not work in normal nor high speed operation. Also, when I push the end of the stalk to operate washers, they spray while in the down position - sprays to the right, without blades swiping. Weird? Is this a software issue?

2) HV battery was at 25miles when I took delivery. I drove it down to 8 miles and manually switched to SPORT. Thereafter, the engine light came on. Funny that the vehicle was driven about 70 miles to/from Fisker dealer - Global Luxury Imports (highly recommend Daniyel!!) by the seller and no engine light. Is this related to the battery range going down to 8miles and manually switching to sport mode?

3 Finally, the circular trim piece that covers the electrical plug-in came off during transport. After further inspection, the cover appears to be glued on. Need a replacement that is color coded to Silver Wind.

Other than that (hope that's it), I'm still glad to be the proud owner of a FISKER newbie!

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Lots of us have the experience of the Check Engine Light popping on in the first 24 hours of ownership. (Sigh). You're ready for all the "I told you so's!". But, FAB is right. The light often comes on when there isn't something serious. Or, if you have a problem like I do (soon to be fixed) ... i.e. a weak cell that works fine down to around 10 Stealth Miles, and then flags an error. Many of us have a OBDLink Plug In device that goes into the On-Board Diagnostics Port (right next to your hood release under the dash) and works with your phone to allow you to clear your own errors and get your digital Speedometer back. But, you want to have a CSP check the codes first and let you know what codes are "ok" to clear, and which need something done. Mine keeps giving me the same error 1-2 times a week. I'm getting the cell fixed when it delivers next week, but I've been clearing my own errors every few days since January.

That said (and I know the above sounds horribly annoying, but) I wouldn't trade my car for anything!! My "line" is that it's like dating a Supermodel ... you'll put up with some quirks.

As a follow-up to my previous post, I attached the info screen (pressing system for 8 seconds) and this is what came up. I get "NOK" - (I assume NOT OK) for GPS/FM/AM/SDARS; however, I am getting FM/AM signal, but no GPS.

OK, here's the latest.

I left town for two weeks, Fisker on a tender - fully charged, but not plugged while on vacation. I return, start my baby and viola, my NAVI and GPS signal now works and tracking well! I also had my local mechanic reset my engine lite before leaving town - not sure if sitting for 2 weeks had anything to do with NAVI.

But my "autofold" mirrors are still not auto-folding on it's own. Yes, I can manually fold them, but when I turn off and lock it for more than 1 minute (more like 15 minutes), the mirrors haven't folded. So not sure what's going on there. My other problem is there's not redistribution of air thru my vents - regardless of what I select. It's always blowing in my face and on the front windshield. I don't get any air on feet and cannot stop air blowing in face. Anyone had this problem?? I've already done a soft reset.

Finally, I didn't see anything in the forums about hardwireing a passport/escort radar. I purchased one and would like to hardwire direct to the fuse box (like my porsche). Is there an interior fuse box , ie on the side driver or passenger console?? I sure would hate to run the wire thru the firewall and into the engine fuse box. That's a long distance and don't want to compromise my firewall as it has been sealed per the water intrusions TSB. This is a great site and only reason why I purchased one! THanks.