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#1567 of 1990 Re: Sorrento rotors [tomsr1] by beyond_help Jun 28, 2006 (4:09 am)
Replying to: tomsr1 (Jun 27, 2006 8:54 pm) generaly rotors can be turned only once, then they become too thin to be used legaly, also one side of the rotor can become too thin (if center vent type) even if overall thickness is ok if a very small amount was taken off the first time a second cut may be possible minimum rotor thickness in is marked on the rotor somewhere and should be followed for safty
#1568 of 1990 Re: Low fuel warning [lok888] by burden Jul 01, 2006 (7:50 am)
Replying to: lok888 (Jun 14, 2006 12:56 pm) I have experienced the exact same problem. I would fill my tank, and a day later it would read 1/4, then would gradually increase again. Never sure what the exact amount was.   I brought it in and they tested the indicator/guage, and it was servicable. The only other thing in the system is the sensing unit. It is underneath the back seats, and not hard to get at at all.   I think my local shop took 1 or 1.5 hours to do the repair!!   Keep going back and telling them about it, don't let them convince you that its from parking on a hilll or anything! IT IS an issue, and it needs to be fixed!   Cheers, Brent Replies to this message: beyond_help (Jul 01, 2006 8:54 am) lok888 (Jul 06, 2006 9:06 am) burden (Aug 06, 2006 3:43 pm)
#1569 of 1990 Re: Low fuel warning [burden] by beyond_help Jul 01, 2006 (8:54 am)
Replying to: burden (Jul 01, 2006 7:50 am) quote "I have experienced the exact same problem. I would fill my tank, and a day later it would read 1/4, then would gradually increase again. Never sure what the exact amount was."   this was the same problem i was having, they replaced the sending unit, according to the dealer sorento sending are going bad "left and right"
#1570 of 1990 Re: Low fuel warning [burden] by lok888 Jul 06, 2006 (9:06 am)
Replying to: burden (Jul 01, 2006 7:50 am) Did they fix the problem yet? What was the exact problem? Under the basic or powertrain warranty? I talked to someone who thinks it is the level sensor problem or it could be the fuel pump as well. Replies to this message: burden (Aug 06, 2006 3:43 pm)
#1571 of 1990 Re: Sorento Problems [beyond_help] by teach4aday Jul 06, 2006 (9:34 pm)
Replying to: beyond_help (Mar 23, 2006 4:33 am) Just put my third battery in the car (original plus two) and chose not to make it a Kia battery this time. Last one lasted only 15 months. It looks like it had a leak. Kia Dealer wanted to charge me $66 for my 50/50 cost and instead I bought a 3yr. free replacement (8)year prorated life battery at AutoZone. My Sorento is an '03 with about 56,000 miles, It has been into the dealer for the electronics on the clock, climate control panel, and had a manifold leak. They also replaced the antifreeze overflow container saying the old one had a leak (at one of the seams). Seems like a lot of problems for a 3 1/2 yr. old vehicle.
#1572 of 1990 Change from Celsius to Farenheit by teach4aday Jul 06, 2006 (9:38 pm)
Can't remember which two buttons to push to go between the C and F on the auto climate control unit in my '03 Sorento. Could not find it in the Owner's Manual, anyone know the trick? Replies to this message: lok888 (Jul 07, 2006 10:24 am)
#1573 of 1990 Re: Replaceing front rotors in '03 Sorento [rwbenner] by pao Jul 07, 2006 (8:05 am)
Replying to: rwbenner (Mar 07, 2006 9:19 am) noticed a lot of problems with brake rotors warping.....we had the same problem with the rotors on the 04 Chevy maxx's.....we narrowed it down to over torguing of the lug nuts...applying uneven pressure......us maxx owners now ensure that the lugs are torgued to specification...and not just rammed on with an air or impact wrench....that has solved our problems.....   BTW have an 03 sorento...guess Ive been lucky..no problems to really speak of......but again....these forums only bring out those that have issues.....and not really those of us that have had no problems
#1574 of 1990 Re: Change from Celsius to Farenheit [teach4aday] by lok888 Jul 07, 2006 (10:24 am)
Replying to: teach4aday (Jul 06, 2006 9:38 pm) To change from metric to standard, hold the AMB and down TEMP buttons at the same time for three seconds.
#1575 of 1990 KIA Dealer warning by tomsr1 Jul 09, 2006 (8:27 am)
A certain KIA dealer in Escondido Ca. made me wait 5 hours then told me the electrical technician was not there and I would have to bring my Sorento back.After I raised hell then they said we will see if the alarm guy can look at it.In 30 minutes a diode was replaced and it was fixed. I told them about the diode when I logged in at the desk. Thanks to the internet I learned about the common problem. I am always amazed at incompetence in civilian life as I am prior career military.Whatever happened to customer service?
#1576 of 1990 Re: Broken Crankshaft Bolt! [phoenixrider] by tobyamp Jul 18, 2006 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: phoenixrider (Jun 27, 2005 10:58 am) I have had the same problem twice! The first time at 68K miles, the bolt just worked its way loose and fell out and the pulley went flying. The second time at 77K miles, the bolt sheared off-I was in a left hand turn lane stopped!!!!!!!!--I am in a battle of who is going to pay for repairing this--I believe there is a problem with the crankshaft out of balance and no matter what you do with a single bolt, it will shear off. Replies to this message: goldsuv (Jul 22, 2006 9:00 am) tobyamp (Jul 25, 2006 1:46 pm) erussell1 (Aug 02, 2006 6:35 am) and 2 more...

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