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#1923 of 1988 Re: wiper arms/belts [frustrated2] by pao Jan 19, 2009 (5:30 pm)
Replying to: frustrated2 (Jan 19, 2009 7:34 am) they may have the belts too tight as well..the tensioner is just another pulley/flywheel that can be adjusted to tighten the belts....most belts squeal because they are slipping...not because they are cheap....if you bought the belts from an national auto parts store....they are fine......I replaced mine with NAPA belts....beleive I paid 20-30 a piece for them...had Kia do the work...and havent had any problems with mine at all.....   as far as wiper arms....so the blade itself doesnt make contact with the windshield.....uuuuummm should be some sort of adjustment...not sure......will have to look at mine.....unless the motor was installed incorrectly ....or the arm is simply bend....there shouldnt be a problem...
#1924 of 1988 advice on '05 KIA Sorento by lovemykia2 Jan 26, 2009 (9:06 am)
I've got about 37000 miles...occasionally a burnt out bulb....changed oil regularly...sometimes by myself...suspect I need new disc pads....car jerks a little when stopping....should I do the 30,000 checkup and hope for the best moneywise from the dealer or can I replace them myself? Do I void all warranties if I do that? Replies to this message: pao (Jan 26, 2009 11:06 am)
#1925 of 1988 Re: advice on '05 KIA Sorento [lovemykia2] by pao Jan 26, 2009 (11:06 am)
Replying to: lovemykia2 (Jan 26, 2009 9:06 am) what I have found...you will not void the warranty...but the service department may demand to see all receipts and description of services, parts used...oil etc etc....Ive simply let the dealer do most of my work...as mine is reasonable...and I have neither the time or tools to do most maintenance
#1926 of 1988 03 Kia Sorento Engine missing by pao Jan 26, 2009 (11:10 am)
EX model..with 114K on it...no major issues with the vehicle...other than the intense scheduled maintenace requirements...and short interval between major services..all services done to include timing belt etc......only part to go bad so far was an O2 sensor..and he infamous coolant reservoir bottle   engine hesitants under heavy acceleration....comes from the drives side of the engine..almost like a misfire...but its a loud thump instead.....once the sorie is up to speed, it doesnt thump.....again....but when going from a complete stop...or when trying to pass...the engine hesitates........coil...bad plug, valve issue??? any suggestions......I have no check engine light either.... Replies to this message: pinyachta (Aug 18, 2009 7:15 am) howardskid (Aug 18, 2009 9:05 am) pao (Aug 18, 2009 9:06 am)
#1927 of 1988 '05 Sorento problems by Den Jan 28, 2009 (8:24 pm)
My Sorento is just four years old with under 33,000 miles. It has seen light duty and no off road miles because the engine light is a continual bother. I don't think that I've driven 1,000 miles without the check engine light warning me about something. There have been times when I've been on the road and I've ignored the light when it has come on, but I've kept my eye on the temp gauge to watch for any overheating. None of these warnings have been about anything, "important." That is to say, no hose, nor belt nor anything other than bothersome DEQ equipment failure which leads to hours of diagnosis by the shop. All of this has been handled under the warranty, but no transportation has been provided for me except when the shop forgot to reinstall my oil dipstick, after an oil and filter change, and they delivered it to my address. I would not purchase another Sorento and wished I'd gotten a Honda or Subaru in the first place. Anyone else having "check engine light fever?" DEN Replies to this message: pao (Jan 29, 2009 6:31 am) howardskid (Jan 29, 2009 10:30 am)
#1928 of 1988 Re: '05 Sorento problems [Den] by pao Jan 29, 2009 (6:31 am)
Replying to: Den (Jan 28, 2009 8:24 pm) for the light to be on that frequently, there has to be a systemic problem with the emissions system.....you state hours of diagnosis..what kind of codes are being shown with the light...what is being replaced or fixed.......my 03 had only thrown two check engine lights...one for a bad O2 sensor..and one when the tech failed to connect my MAF cable after the changeout of the coolant reservoir....
#1929 of 1988 Re: '05 Sorento problems [Den] by howardskid Jan 29, 2009 (10:30 am)
Replying to: Den (Jan 28, 2009 8:24 pm) Was your '05 subject to that injection head recall of a year ago? That defect was causing the warning light to go on and in some cases causes serious engine damage.
#1930 of 1988 Warning lights by piperpilot1 Jan 30, 2009 (6:26 am)
My 2004 Sorento with 92K miles Battery and Brake warning lights come on at idle and go off during acceleration and cruise. They do this simultaneously. I have a new battery and it seems to be holding a charge from the alternator. What's going on here?
#1931 of 1988 Sorento Starts itself by steveracer0731 Jan 31, 2009 (8:16 am)
About three mounths agao my battery when dead in my sorento, never thought much of it at the time, just jump started it and had no problem for about two mounths. Then it was dead again one moring, and when i went to jump it the car started to crank over as soon as i attached the jumpers. It did this without and keys in it. I disconnect the negative battery terminal and charged the battery, as soon as i attached the battery it started cranking on its own again. I let it set for two days, and hooked the battery back up and everything worked fine. This morning the battery was dead again, so i put the jumpers on to get it started and it took a charge and started properly. I let the car run for awhile too completly charge the battery, and it started starting itself while already running. Any ideas!
#1932 of 1988 Re: Possessed In The Driveway [dano9] by steveracer0731 Jan 31, 2009 (8:56 am)
Replying to: dano9 (Jan 14, 2006 2:57 pm) I just put a post up asking for help on my 03 that s try's to start itself in the driveway with no key in it.

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