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#1533 of 1991 kia sorento airbag problem by debbie15 Apr 03, 2006 (2:12 pm)
Hi all, My heater core just let go and the dash had to be ripped out to replace it. 2 days after i got the vehicle back from the dealer the airbag light came on and stayed on. I brought it back to the dealer who told me the system was getting to much of a charge and needed to be replaced. They said it is not covered under warranty and would cost over 700.00 dollars. My question is do you think it could have anything to do with the dash coming out? i mean what can wear out or breakdown with an airbag? doea this seem right? they told me it was safe to drive that nothing would happen? any advice? Replies to this message: lok888 (Apr 04, 2006 6:58 am)
#1534 of 1991 ???? by nvestg8r Apr 03, 2006 (6:20 pm)
Why was it not covered? And, I hope you didn't pay. Replies to this message: debbie15 (Apr 04, 2006 8:33 am)
#1535 of 1991 Re: kia sorento airbag problem [debbie15] by lok888 Apr 04, 2006 (6:58 am)
Replying to: debbie15 (Apr 03, 2006 2:12 pm) Last time the light was on, my dealer replaceed the clock spring. Did they tell you what is wrong? Did you pay? Why it is not covered? I usually have a great respond from Kia Consumer Affairs for dealer related issues.
#1536 of 1991 Re: ???? [nvestg8r] by debbie15 Apr 04, 2006 (8:33 am)
Replying to: nvestg8r (Apr 03, 2006 6:20 pm) They said it was not covered period. I have no idea why . I thought safety items would be covered especially something like airbags. It's not like you can service them or they wear out. No I did not pay and it is still not fixed. I did however go to the nhts and filed a complaint. I also looked up other complaints with the sorento and was surprised to find out that there are quite a few with airbags, electrical, front end and fuel lines that could catch fire. I didn't even know there was safety recall on those.
#1537 of 1991 Re: Help me fix Sorento Electrical Problem(s) [taboo1] by user777 Apr 04, 2006 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: taboo1 (Apr 01, 2006 4:46 pm) if you continue to replace lightbulbs, i'd be suspicious that my alternator was bad, possibly the circuitry which clamps the output from getting grossly above 12-14 volts.
#1538 of 1991 re: Crankshaft Pully Retainer Bolt ALERT [sorentoman] by sorentoman Apr 17, 2006 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: sorentoman (Nov 29, 2005 5:32 pm) The crankshaft bolt on my Sorento broke four times in 50,000 miles. The third time they put in the redesigned bolt and it only lasted about 5,000 miles. This last time they put in a new short block so we'll see what happens.   My new problem is a problem in the tranny. Apparently it's an electrical problem; a solenoid isn't getting powered. They think they have it fixed so hopefully that will be the last of it.   I really like my Sorento but after the fifth trip to the shop my patience is worn thin. Replies to this message: beyond_help (Apr 18, 2006 8:26 am)
#1539 of 1991 re: Crankshaft Pully Retainer Bolt ALERT [sorentoman] by beyond_help Apr 18, 2006 (8:26 am)
Replying to: sorentoman (Apr 17, 2006 7:07 pm) i think the time has come for everyone who has had this problem to file a complaint with the NHTSA and force KIA to come up with a real fix i as one who has had this problem and lost power steering as a result considers it to be a serious issue i no longer tow my pop/up with it because when the c-shaft bolt broke i was 280 miles from home with a freind who was 50 miles from his house, what an embarrasment and inconveince ! because i can no longer trust this vehicle i can't take it far from home anymore when i told the Kia area rep i can no longer trust my sorento i did not get much of a responce from him
#1540 of 1991 Engine cutting out on sorento (diesel) Scary!!!!! by portmerion Apr 25, 2006 (2:21 pm)
Since 30000 service have had a serious problem that while driving, the engine for no reason cuts out. Could be driving at any speed. After switching off the ignition and re starting the after 30 seconds it fires straight away. I can then continue my journey with out any more problems. This has happened 4 times now,in the last 6 weeks.Took it to the dealers after the second time but they could find any problem. The last time it happened i was driving along a dual carriageway in fast lane.Luckely was able to pull over. Scary. Is there anybody out there that has had same problem. Up until then everything had been fantastic. Love my Sorento . Nervous to drive it now. Replies to this message: olifants (Jun 22, 2006 2:47 am) security1965 (Dec 07, 2008 9:34 am) sampson3199 (Dec 07, 2008 7:24 pm) legs20 (Sep 28, 2009 1:32 pm)
#1542 of 1991 manual transmission and driveline problems by capn2 Apr 25, 2006 (11:00 pm)
I have a 2005 sorento 2wd. At about 4000 miles the trans was replaced because on 2nd gear synchros. The driveline was replaced because of a vibration at around 70 mph. The new trans still feels like crap after 1500 miles but not all the time. The vibration is back too (if it was ever really gone) but not as bad. Guess I will take it in again.

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