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1988 messages, Last post on Nov 07, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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Replying to: lovemykia2 (Jan 26, 2009 9:06 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....
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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
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Replying to: Den (Jan 28, 2009 8:24 pm) |
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Replying to: Den (Jan 28, 2009 8:24 pm) |
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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? | |
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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! | |
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Replying to: dano9 (Jan 14, 2006 2:57 pm) |
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Replying to: lok888 (Dec 22, 2005 12:08 pm) 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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I bought a used 2008 Sorento in Dec. 2008 (14,000 miles on it) and about 4 weeks ago had a fuse blow (out went radio, clock, keyless entry, back window wiper, dome light). After finally going around and around with the service dept. on the phone, they told me which fuse to check. Yay. I seriously did NOT want to drive the 2.5 hours to the dealership just for them to change a fuse. When I changed the Audio fuse (labeled as needing a 30 amp) I noticed it had a 25 amp in it. I hoped that was the problem. Two weeks to the day went by and the new 30 amp fuse I put in blew again. I replaced it this morning. Jammed out on the ride to work. When I came outside at 5-o-clock to go home, my keyless entry wouldn't work. It had blown again, ALREADY! Anyone know of something that could be causing this particular fuse to keep blowing repeatedly?! I really dread taking a whole day off work to go and sit in the dealership 2.5 hours away while they trace back thru the entire electrical system. And then they can't guarantee they won't need the car overnight. Can you turn off the dome light in the LX? If so, I'll try turning that & the radio off, replacing the fuse again and see how long it lasts. I read on here people were having bulb problems. Does that include interior lights? Think shutting the door is jarring a wire somewhere and causing a blowout? I'd just like to try everything before taking it back to the dealer. Lastly, can I take it to a different dealership than the one I bought it at? There is one a little closer (a little over an hour). Thanks for all the help. For the most part, I love the car! Just want it to work right!
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