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#1874 of 1988
Re: tranny trouble (04 sorento ex 4wd auto.manual 4wd) [beerbarrel] by kiasucks
May 16, 2008 (7:20 pm)
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Replying to: beerbarrel (May 09, 2005 3:51 pm)

So did they fix the vehicle?
 
What parts did they replace to get the 4 wheel drive lights to go off? Did your overdrive come back?
 
I have same problem, but I dont understand your explanation
 
Thanx
#1875 of 1988
repair/warranty on wiper motor/transmission by frustrated2
May 20, 2008 (4:13 pm)
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Hello everyone, Just hoping to get some suggestions on how to handle some repair/warranty problems. I have a '05 Kia Sorento which has had nothing but problems from day 1. Unfortunatley I drive high mileage so whatever seems to go wrong with vehicle is blames on mileage (even though all highway). It just turned 100K however all prob started prior to 100K. The current issue I have is that the wipers quit working on me for the second time in a month. They replaced wiper motor. A week or 2 later they started slowing on me again and yep quit working once again.
the dealorship stated I needed new wiper arms since they were rusted I refused to have them changed last time since I stated that was not the problem. That dealorship refused to warranty the motor since they stated it was the arms freezing up the motor. I brought it to a none Kia dealor, they stated the motor was weak and to bring it back to them and told them to prove to me its the arms and not motor by disengaging the motor and seeing arms move freely. So I brought it to another dealor which stated its actually the wiper transmission and not the motor so therefore it was NOT covered by the warranty. My question is after they put in the new wiper transmission should I also fight to have them replace wiper motor under warranty since transmission more than likely also weakened the new motor? Also another kicker,they are now refusing to pay for loaner which they stated originally would be covered since this is not a warranty job. Please help Renee'
#1876 of 1988
Re: repair/warranty on wiper motor/transmission [frustrated2] by beyond_help
May 22, 2008 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: frustrated2 (May 20, 2008 4:13 pm)

correct me if i am wrong is not the wiper and wiper trans part of the same assy. if not
the pivits (the things the arms attach to) are covered by warrenty same time and milage as wiper motor assy ?
 
kia stinks most kia dealers stink also they think all customer are stupid
 
i will never purchase another kia product
 
the famous kia run around and lies !
#1877 of 1988
intake recall by beyond_help
May 23, 2008 (11:51 am)
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kia has finally stepped up to the plate and is recalling thousands and thousands of sorentos
 
http://www.theglt.com/sorento_recall.pdf
#1878 of 1988
Cost for Dome Light Diode Replacement by howardskid
May 25, 2008 (3:17 pm)
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I'm just out of warranty. Does anyone have an idea what the dealers are charging for this replacement, or whether it's something an owner can do himself?
#1879 of 1988
Suspension upgrade kit by sampson3199
May 27, 2008 (5:27 am)
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My brand new LX CRDi feels every bump in the road and transfers them through to every passenger and the driver.It also bounces and judders. I am wondering if anyone can recommend a bolt-on suspension upgrade kit that can make life bearable in a country with lousy highways??? It seems a great car in most respects...very economical even though the trip computer doesn't seem to have a clue what is going on!! Also the clutch engages about 3 mm above the floor...is this normal? Thanks for any help....
#1880 of 1988
Re: intake recall [beyond_help] by esj1
May 27, 2008 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: beyond_help (May 23, 2008 11:51 am)

I had to replace this part last year and am not sure that it was replaced with this newly designed/improved part. Regardless, I paid over $1000 for the service and do not see how they KIA can now do the service for those who have not had this done yet and not compensate those who have! Anyone out there who is out lots of coin for this service - what to do about this!
I will check with the dealer who did the work to make sure that the part they put in my car is this approved/improved part.
#1881 of 1988
Re: intake recall [esj1] by puglover0101
Jun 03, 2008 (6:10 pm)
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Replying to: esj1 (May 27, 2008 7:06 am)

I just had my 04 in yesterday at the dealer for an oil change and was informed about the recall for the ICV. The part was replaced. Thank god that I wasn't having any problems with that yet! I just wonder why it takes Kia so long to notify customers about recalls! I have had almost my whole engine replaced because of the crankshaft bolt breaking(of course before the recall). Then having to have the bolt replaced again because it was not recalled until after I had mine replaced. I finally received a recall notice about 3 months after the second replacement. If it were not for the fact that I have to have all my work done, even oil changes, done at the dealer, I guess I would never hear about the recalls!
#1882 of 1988
Anti-freeze coolant hose connector leak by lok888
Jun 05, 2008 (9:03 am)
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This happened in about a month ago. Everything is fixed now.
 
I thought I had a leak in the coolant reservoir again in my '03 Sorento (72,000 miles). I replaced the reservior at my buddy's garage. Then it leaked again.... coolant level was way low (below the LOW mark). I could see the coolant was dripping on the exhaust pipe.... like cooking oil in a hot pan.
 
I returned to my mechanic few days later and he found a leak in the coolant hose connector. The parts was like $40 but I paid $120 for labor. The leaking area was hard to see. The hose was even hard to reach. He had to remove the surge tank, windshelid wipers & motors, air filter box. Well, no more leak.
#1883 of 1988
New owner of used 03 Sorento by tbeautybella
Jun 09, 2008 (8:07 pm)
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Hi,
Can anyone help in regards to the air bag light being constantly on? What does this mean?
 
 Thankyou for ur help

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