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Replying to: jimmybennett (Jan 08, 2007 2:19 pm) Can you please tell me what was the part number of that cable??
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I purchased my Kia in Dec. 07. Well the problems that I have been having have been minor but annoying. The check engine light has stayed on constantly, I got a diagnostic check done on it and was told that there is insufficient activity from the oxygen sensor 1 and the voltage sensor in the evaporative emmision control system is too low for the current engine operating conditions. I have no other choice but to place the vehicle in the shop. It also started making this beeping sound while I am in motion (once I stop the beeping stops) usually the only time I hear that sound is when the hatch is not closed properly or when I am extremely low on fueld (full to the brim). Can someone please tell me if they have had any similar problems like mine? 
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| I have a 2004 kia sorento.The service engine light is on and the code is p1121.Does anyone know what I should replace to fix it? | |
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Replying to: lok888 (Mar 20, 2007 6:50 am)
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Replying to: awsaak (Mar 10, 2008 3:03 am) |
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While driving my 2007 Kia Sorrento the ESC light came on and will not shut off even by depressing the button. Also the tail lights are on and will not shut off unless I disconnect the battery terminal. I pulled every fuse/relay I could find and they still remained on. Thought it might be the brake lights or turn signal but both of these work. The head lights are off along with the fog lamps. Really weird??? Any ideas only about 30k miles
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OK all... I will admit there are times that I regret my purchase of a Sorento. But I am about to share with you my findings on various topics to help you! 1) Dealers and Issues involving the BBB or the State are pointless. Contacting corporate is tricky... But simply google for CEO names of KIA or their sister company Hyundai. You will find the corporate number under Hyundai. When you call (say executive Bob Johnson). Simply say... This is Janet XYZ calling on behalf of Mr. Doe for Bob Johnson. Normally when it's formal like that... The receptionist gets the impression that you are a secretary calling for your CEO or executive for their executive. When I did it, they put me RIGHT through and boy did he get an ear full. DONT ACT UNPROFESSIONAL AND COMPLAIN!!! Simply stick to the facts, be very business like and be sure to let them know that you have already compilled all the data for the media. More than likely they will fix your issues VS that of having to be bad mouthed on your local TV consumer watch group and possibly lose 10-100,000 customers! 2) Headlights - I have blown headlights, parking light bulbs, etc. I found the contributing factor! You have too much air in your tires and more than likely you live on a bumpy road or have slow bumps that you drive over daily! Since gas is so high... Don't let the air out! Just go to autozone and buy the proper bulbs. But be sure they have a LL designator! LL stands for Long Life and the filement is much stronger than a standard bulb. Once I made that change with ALL LIGHTS (turn, bake, head, parking)... I have not had an issue. 3) Get rid of your factory air filter! It's junk and is terrible. Go get yourself a 20-25.00 code filter. Unscrew the thottle body hose that goes to your air box (two screws) and simply hose clam on the new filter to it. Then every month you can simply wash it out in the sink and re-oil it. Sometimes the air filter oil may cause a trouble code with your MAP sensor. This is common... Simply get some electronics cleaner from rad shack and spray down your MAP sensor. It will get the oil off there. You will notice TONS more power and your Sorento will have a nice sound to it! Plus if you add this and drive like a normal person... Your MPG will increase. NOT recommended for very hot climates. 4) Watch your dealer like a hawk!!! They will wessle our of any warranty coverage in a heart beat! Know your rights before you go in there! If there are recalls, service bulletins, etc. Now your stuff before you see them. 5) If it's a standard KIA issue that is common on google... DEMAND a loaner car or tell them you will simply file suit in your county for the cost of your rental car. They will tell you that rentals and loaners are not covered by warranty. However if they don't want to cover it, just tell them you will submit the complaint to the feds and encourage others to do the same. With that said... they can bite a 100 rental bill... Or end up with a recall on over 50,000 vehicles. Do the math? They will normally provide you a loaner. Overall... Try to be nice and polite. But be firm and stand your ground. If they start being butt heads... Then get all crazy on them, but remain professional and courteous. Lastly... I built an HHO generator for my Sorento and doubled my MPG!!!!  In the city I am getting about 29 MPG instead of the 15 MPG the manufacture says. NO, I am not going to give you step by step plans on how to build one! Simply go to youtube and search for HHO. be sure to use a 20amp type1 circuit breaker inline. Good luck to everyone and I hope my tips have helped. ==Zow
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Replying to: jwincman (May 01, 2008 7:01 pm) See if your third brake light above the glass is on. If it is... It's your brake light switch that is located near the brake pedal. This circuit should be fused... But it doesn't care if your key is on or not, right? Normally those switches in most vehicles have a plastic plunger that can get bound up due to weather. Considering it's near the floor and is placed in direct path of cold air from vents or hot air from vents... I could easily see this occuring. Try to wiggle the plunger free without force. If it pops out and the lights go off. That's your issue. Lube it up with something and see if that helps over the long run. If it IS popped out and lights are on... See if you can disconnect the harness to that switch. if you unplug the harness and the lights go off, there is your prob. Go to the junk jard and get another switch... Or make one yourself that will mount there. Good luck! |
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