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#1884 of 1990 Re: New owner of used 03 Sorento [tbeautybella] by lok888 Jun 12, 2008 (8:51 am)
Replying to: tbeautybella (Jun 09, 2008 8:07 pm) 2003 Sorento has air bag warning light for driver side only. Mine was on and dealer replaced the clock spring inside the steering wheel column under warranty. Did you buy yours from a dealer? Replies to this message: tbeautybella (Jun 18, 2008 2:19 pm)
#1885 of 1990 03 sorento timing belt by buddyridesagai Jun 13, 2008 (4:28 am)
I was told that I should be changing my timing belt before I hit 103,000 km on the SUV. I have been checking around and the cost would vary from $500 to $700 as for estimates from various garages. So I was hoping there was a manual out there or someone would be able to point me in the right direction as to where I could get the manual or at least tell me how to change the belt. thanks all. Replies to this message: lok888 (Jun 16, 2008 6:32 am)
#1886 of 1990 Re: Tips for Sorento Owners and Problems [zowwie] by buddyridesagai Jun 13, 2008 (5:00 am)
Replying to: zowwie (May 08, 2008 10:16 am) What was the name of the system you installed in your Sorento? And what year is yours? Have you had any problems since installing the system in your Sorento in regards to the HHo system or mechanical from the conversion of yours.
#1887 of 1990 Re: 03 sorento timing belt [buddyridesagai] by lok888 Jun 16, 2008 (6:32 am)
Replying to: buddyridesagai (Jun 13, 2008 4:28 am) Timing belt is a replacement item at 60,000 mile (or 96,000 km) intervals. If the timing belt is letting go and cause damage to the engine, Kia (powertrain warranty) will not cover it.   I replaced the timing belt (and drive belts) and did the 60,000 miles service at 64,000 miles last fall for my '03 Sorento. I paid $860 at a local shop. My mechanic also replaced the timing belt tensioner.
#1888 of 1990 Re: New owner of used 03 Sorento [lok888] by tbeautybella Jun 18, 2008 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: lok888 (Jun 12, 2008 8:51 am) No, we did not buy a a dealership, we bought it off a freind of the family, but i will be taking it to a kia dealership to have it checked, the only thing is that the car is not under warranty , thankyou
#1889 of 1990 Re: intake recall [puglover0101] by frustrated2 Aug 07, 2008 (8:48 am)
Replying to: puglover0101 (Jun 03, 2008 6:10 pm) ICV info/warranty My engine light went on as well as hearing a knocking noise which became worse with accelerration. I chanced it for the 1& 1/2 hr commute home with fingers crossed. Brought it once place and they refused to work on Kia moter since so many problems. Luckily I read forum and another mechanic as well believes my problems are due to ICV. Luckily it is under warranty. for once luck on my side for this car. Its an 05 and I swear mechanics have this car more than I do. I tried to trade in my vehicle with a 3-5K trade in value on my 25 K vehicle. So basically losing my ass. Trying to keep it thru winter then buy car in feb. Unfortunately i dont think a 3 yr old car with make it. sad to say. I tried to do lemon and follow up on complaints but all they tell me is well it has a lot of miles. BULL SHIT. ITS ONLY 3 YRS OLD . I had a car prior to this that was 15 yrs old and all i had to do was put oil in it. Sorry for rampage. Question is can other mechanics do KIA warranty jobs?? If so, do I need to do anything? Had nothing but problems with Kia mechanics and having to bring car in numerous times for them to do a job correctly. Replies to this message: tobyamp (Aug 07, 2008 10:24 am) pao (Aug 08, 2008 3:58 am) frustrated2 (Aug 12, 2008 11:19 am) cheapengineer (Aug 12, 2008 4:11 pm) and 1 more...
#1890 of 1990 Re: intake recall [frustrated2] by tobyamp Aug 07, 2008 (10:24 am)
Replying to: frustrated2 (Aug 07, 2008 8:48 am) I had a 2003, the harmonic balancer fell off 2 times, the the engine blew. I had to fight for two months and finally had the engine replaced under warranty. I tried to get the lemon law to apply---they said I had too many miles (60,000). I had a 1988 S-10 blazer with 265,000 miles on the original drive train with no problems! My suggestion---get rid of the Damn thing as soon as possible! Good Luck
#1891 of 1990 Re: intake recall [frustrated2] by pao Aug 08, 2008 (3:58 am)
Replying to: frustrated2 (Aug 07, 2008 8:48 am) if it is under warranty, only a KIA dealership can do the work and get reimbursed, beleive there is a recall on the ICV, not sure.....you might want to check over at www.sorentosite.com   fortunately I have a good dealership and have had nothing but good work done through them. I have an 03 sorento with 109K miles on it without any problems. Replies to this message: frustrated2 (Aug 12, 2008 11:19 am) cheapengineer (Aug 12, 2008 4:11 pm) pao (Aug 13, 2008 8:04 am)
#1892 of 1990 Re: 2003 Sorrento doors locking automatically [scottyv] by steveinvan Aug 08, 2008 (8:47 am)
Replying to: scottyv (Feb 25, 2005 2:10 pm) Hi, I have a 2003 Sorrento and its also doing the weird door-locking thing. Did you ever resolve this? Your help would REALLY be appreciated. Thanks. Steve (Vancouver, BC).
#1893 of 1990 4X4 Lube by lash92ssei Aug 11, 2008 (6:41 am)
Previously, I have had 2 4Runners (99 &02) which both owners mannuals recommended once a month engaging the 4 wheel drive system for approx 10 miles to lube the 4X4 system (keeping seals, gears, etc lubed).   I don't find anything in the owners manual for my 05 Sorie that recommends anything about engaging the 4X4 system on a recommended basis.   Anyone got the answer about this? With my 2000 Sportage it did not recommend engaging the 4X4 unless you were off road.

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