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#1924 of 1988
advice on '05 KIA Sorento by lovemykia2
Jan 26, 2009 (9:06 am)
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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?
#1925 of 1988
Re: advice on '05 KIA Sorento [lovemykia2] by pao
Jan 26, 2009 (11:06 am)
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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)
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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....
#1927 of 1988
'05 Sorento problems by Den
Jan 28, 2009 (8:24 pm)
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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
#1928 of 1988
Re: '05 Sorento problems [Den] by pao
Jan 29, 2009 (6:31 am)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
#1933 of 1988
Re: Help me fix Sorento Electrical Problem(s) [lok888] by steveracer0731
Jan 31, 2009 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: lok888 (Dec 22, 2005 12:08 pm)

I have an 03,
Headlights keep going out
Taillight go out
Shifter light is off and on
Driving lights at least three times
 
Now the car is trying to start itself with no key in it, just starts cranking over all by itself in the driveway

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