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#1495 of 1991 Re: VIBRATIONS [silverex] by sedonasorento Jan 24, 2006 (2:36 pm)
Replying to: silverex (Oct 26, 2005 3:49 pm) A thought -when they replaced your engine in an attempt to eliminate the 2500 rpm vibration, did they also replace the belt-driven stuff (water pump, alternator, A/C compressor)?
#1496 of 1991 LEAKING ANTI FREEZE by hciaffa Jan 27, 2006 (9:21 am)
Well the wife pulls in the garage and about a hour later I go get something and I smell anti-freeze and look and notice a puddle under her(03)Sorento on the passenger side. Pop up the engine hood and I notice the fluid just dripping from under the overflow bottle. Bringing it in Monday for a look see but service manager thinks its the bottle that has developed the infamous leak. He has them in stock so "that was easy". Replies to this message: lok888 (Jan 31, 2006 9:12 am)
#1497 of 1991 Re: LEAKING ANTI FREEZE [hciaffa] by lok888 Jan 31, 2006 (9:12 am)
Replying to: hciaffa (Jan 27, 2006 9:21 am) hciaffa - How's your '03 Sorento doing? You are not alone. This is my third anti-freeze coolant bottle on my 2003 Sorento, now with 41000 miles. Last replacement was in last winter which I had no heat. I didn't see any fluid dripping or lower coolant level for the last two times. They said it was a slow leak and they were replacement five other Sorento while I was in the shop. I had a loaner because they ran out of parts.
#1498 of 1991 lok888....Our 03 Sorento by hciaffa Feb 02, 2006 (4:16 am)
she is doing very well. really no problems to complain about. Several small things have occurred but as long as they are repaired under the warranty all is good. My service dept is real good at fixing the items once and thats it. The only thing left is is that the dome light has that problem of working then not working its one of those glitches and sometimes the display for the heater gets all squirlly and erratic but after a while it gets back to norm. I really think that the 03 and 04 models have some electronic glitches. I have had the rotors replaced because of warpage and also the drive shaft was replace to stop the thumping feeling. All under warranty. The Sorento is my wife's baby an she lets me drive it weekends. Still drives nice and tight and no rattles or squeaks. Maybe this winter I will get new tires as the stock Michelins don't seem to wear well no matter how many times they are rotated or an alignment is done. The big thing is I can't complain about the service department but its funny that don't go up on the forums to see what the owners are feeling about the vehicles or the problems. I usually have to tell my service manager about the problem and the fix for it and then he goes and checkes it out, funny. Replies to this message: lok888 (Feb 02, 2006 7:27 am)
#1499 of 1991 Re: lok888....Our 03 Sorento [hciaffa] by lok888 Feb 02, 2006 (7:27 am)
Replying to: hciaffa (Feb 02, 2006 4:16 am) Good to hear you again. You must talking the LCD display for the automatic climate control. Mine was replaced a year ago. It showed some fuzzy images rather telling me the temperature and the air flow direction.   I still have the original brake pads on my Sorento with 41500 miles now. I am planning to replace the pads when I am going to resurface the front brake rotors. An independent shop told the the discs have wrapped but they can be cut. My dealer told to replace the discs and pads which cost near $600. Resurface and new pads will cost $200 or less. I am still dealing with the rust spot at the rear license garnish area. Still no time to go to the dealer's body shop yet.   Have you seen the picture of the 2007 Sorento with facelift, just new headlights, bumper and grill? Rumor said it will be a new interior and perhaps a 3.8L engine from Hyundai Azera.
#1500 of 1991 Engine Malfunction by gmmundy Feb 03, 2006 (1:24 pm)
Had a Kia sorento for 1 year now. Its now 2 years old and has done about 23000 miles. No real problems until recently.   The engine keeps cutting out completely when one accelerates such as an overtaking maneouvre. All power is lost and the engine stalls. After coming to a stop the engine does not restart. After waiting for a minute or so the engine can be restarted. Engine malfunction light has come on now. I've booked it in to the dealer to be seen on monday but would be interested to hear if anyone has had a similar problem? Replies to this message: bestsorento33 (Feb 09, 2006 7:24 am) olifants (Jun 22, 2006 2:51 am)
#1501 of 1991 Re: Engine Malfunction [gmmundy] by bestsorento33 Feb 09, 2006 (7:24 am)
Replying to: gmmundy (Feb 03, 2006 1:24 pm) tip dont pay extra money to get engine light check go to nearest Auto zone and the will do it at no cost good luck
#1502 of 1991 Brake pads by lok888 Feb 10, 2006 (10:09 am)
Hi, anyone got the brake pads replaced on their Sorento? Are you using Kia OEM pads or aftermarket? I was looking an aftermarket ceramic pads. Any suggestion? Which one will fit the Sorento. I've read the Satisfied brand. Thanks!
#1503 of 1991 Re: VIBRATIONS [sedonasorento] by lreilly1 Feb 11, 2006 (11:13 am)
Replying to: sedonasorento (Jan 24, 2006 1:39 pm) Hello all. I have an 03 LX 4x4 with 54,000 kilometers on it. I did not experience any vibrations until we hit 50,000. I will be taking it in for service on Wednesday for 2 12 volt power outlets that have stopped working. The fuses are ok as the cigarette lighter and the center counsel works fine. I am going to have my Michelins checked for belt separation as the vibration starts at 80 kph. I am due for transfer case servicing and will have them check the driveshaft too. Will let you know.
#1504 of 1991 Windshield by tamdel Feb 13, 2006 (1:46 pm)
I have a 2004 Sorento which I absolutely love. My only problem is I've gone through 2 windshields already. I've never had to replace a windshield on a car before. The first one I replaced thinking it was "normal". The 2nd one is still cracked. I've tried to get in touch with someone at Kia to help me out just to have the frame looked at to make sure it wasn't a stress crack. Dealing with Kia Consumer Affairs has been a nightmare. They do not get the story straight at all. I'm going on month 3 trying to get someone to look it. Anyone else have any problems with windshields? Replies to this message: lok888 (Feb 14, 2006 8:59 am)

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