Ask the Car People.SM


Kia Sedona (2005 and Earlier)

4589 messages,  Last post on Jul 31, 2012 at 7:24 AM

You are in the Kia Sedona Forum.

What is this discussion about? Kia Sedona, Van

Messages Page 456 of 460

#4544 of 4589 Re: 2005 Kia Sedona Van (Timing belt/gear) [boxwrench] by redptc

Jun 21, 2008 (11:47 am)

Replying to: boxwrench (Jun 21, 2008 10:59 am)
It may just be a minimum & maximum mileage.You just make a choice on how long
 
       the belt will last.It`s all connected to the warranty. If it breaks, good by engine.
If you have a 02 thru 05 Sedona,check your rear heater hose`s &pipes. They have a rust problem with the metal heater pipes.A fix is under warranty.(just look to the right of the spare tire) Had my sister-in-laws done under warranty. (rust belt states the worst)

#4546 of 4589 Re: Frt Brakes, Brk Lamp and Batt Lamp Lit.No Codes [fitzeer43] by marriedmanw

Jun 29, 2008 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: fitzeer43 (Apr 19, 2008 1:19 pm)
This is a know problem for the 2002 Sedonas. Sounds like you need to have your alternator replaced, but I'm surprised you have gotten this long with the orginial. Since there was a TSB bullentin concerning this you may be able to get the dealer to replace with no charge. Note that the new alternator has a bigger pulley which will require a new serpentine belt. If your interested, your dealer can access the below TSB or you can access it via www.kiatechinfo.com
 
TSB: KT2005022504
 
-Michael

#4547 of 4589 Kia Sedona starter by marriedmanw

Jul 01, 2008 (1:23 pm)

Has anyone had to replace a starter on a Kia Sedona? My 02 Sedona currently has 69K miles and is needing a starter replacement. The starter still works but is drawing to much power from the battery when cranking. With the engine off the battery voltage is 12.75v and when you crank the engine the voltage goes down to 5v - 7v. Once the engine is running the battery voltage will go up to 14v which show that the alternator is working.
I just thought that 69K miles was kind of premature for a starter to go out.
If anyone has replaced their starter - did you do it yourself and was it hard to get to? I can't find any information on how to change out the starter.
 
Thanks

#4548 of 4589 Re: Kia Sedona starter [marriedmanw] by redptc

Jul 01, 2008 (2:44 pm)

Replying to: marriedmanw (Jul 01, 2008 1:23 pm)
Sounds like a battery going bad. Voltage drop should be just under 10 volts at the battery. You should have the battery & starter checked at your local auto parts store or auto repair shop.(how old is the battery)? Good luck.

#4549 of 4589 PO446 by wljohns

Jul 13, 2008 (10:48 am)

My 2002 Sedona has 93000 miles and had the engine light come on with a code PO446. I have reset it but it continues to come on when the computer resets itself. The dealer did a smoke test and found no leaks. There was a service bulletin for a hose that connects to the emissions canister. They relplaced it and sent me on my happy way... until the light came on the next day.
 
I am in California and I know it is an emissions problem. The smog is due with my registration this month and we cannot find the problem. Any ideas?

#4550 of 4589 Re: PO446 [wljohns] by bwayn

Jul 13, 2008 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: wljohns (Jul 13, 2008 10:48 am)
In my case, it is the charcoal canister needs replaced which coasts under $100 plus labor.

#4551 of 4589 Re: 2005 Kia Sedona Van (Timing belt/gear) [redptc] by trimo620

Jul 23, 2008 (9:34 am)

Replying to: redptc (Jun 21, 2008 11:47 am)
Hi, I saw your comment about the rear heater lines rusting/rotting. My last estimate for work from the Kia dealer listed this on the recommendation section, that 3 sections (basically the whole rear lines) were rotted. I have a 2002 Sedona, that has 65k miles on it. The dealer said this was NOT covered under warranty. Where did you say the warranty for this was covered and was it based on mileage?? Also FYI for 02 Sedona- I had my 1st alternator replaced at 9500 miles, was covered under warr., then a 2nd at 65k miles for a total of $462. At 58k miles I had the timing belt, + serpentine belts replaced, they said they were badly cracked, for $585. I live in NH and the dealers here keep busy on these vans. Very expensive for maintenance/repairs.

#4552 of 4589 Re: 2005 Kia Sedona Van (Timing belt/gear) [trimo620] by redptc

Jul 23, 2008 (10:03 am)

Replying to: trimo620 (Jul 23, 2008 9:34 am)
It was covered under the 5 year ,60000 mile warranty. Great dealer in Columbus,OHIO------(which will be ending in a couple of months)

#4553 of 4589 2005 Sedona by tharris795

Dec 17, 2008 (10:07 pm)

Where is the evap canister located?

Messages Page 456 of 460

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement