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#1956 of 1990 '04 sorento Windshield wipers work on their own by awn Jun 30, 2009 (2:01 pm)
Sometimes they won't turn off immediately when I push the lever to where it's supposed to be at "stop". Sometimes when they are on delay they wipe 6-8 times, then delay; not the intermittant delay that is pre-set...they have a mind of their own. It's become quite comical, but still annoying. ok, the vehicle has over 90K miles, and is still going strong (thank the Lord! and my dilligent attention to service) Any suggestions on the gremlins in the wipers?
#1957 of 1990 Re: KIA SORENTO - EX (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) [rajesh4] by pao Jul 01, 2009 (6:12 am)
Replying to: rajesh4 (Jun 03, 2009 11:45 pm) well we dont have the diesel here in the US.....would think this appears to be an engine idle problem...if you are engaging the clutch and the vehicle moves foward without you using the accelerator......have you taken it back to the dealership?
#1958 of 1990 Equalizer???? by preia1969 Jul 06, 2009 (4:11 am)
Has anyone found out EXACTLY where the stereo equalizer is in the Sorentos? Mine's a 2004. I had mine do the typical...eat 6 cd's facilitating a complete stereo replacement. BUT the speakers would not work with the new stereo, a year later I am told there is an equalizer under one of the seats but you can't see/locate it to power it up so the speakers will work. Any other suggestions?? I need to get this taken care of soon as I want to trade it in.
#1959 of 1990 kia sorento noise by kostas1 Jul 16, 2009 (1:09 pm)
Hello,   I would like to ask your opinion about a small problem i encounter with my kia sorento.It is a model of 2003, 70000 miles on it (generally not very happy with it)/ When i start up the engineat idle or until 2000 rpm i hear a "squeaking noise" which probably comes from the engine compartment.the noise is not very intense, and completely dissapears at higher rpm.kia people looked at the belts but could not do much with it...the noise doesnt create much problems neither affects the car in some way..however having readpossible causes i am getting worried. anybody had any similar experience? many thanks in advance Replies to this message: edladaire (Aug 22, 2009 12:15 pm)
#1960 of 1990 Fuel Filter by missilcornfuse Aug 01, 2009 (7:02 am)
I have a 2005 EX 4x4 & have a few instances of power loss. My guess is the fuel filter needs to be changed but I need to know the location. I don't like paying the dealership prices & the Purrfect Auto that I want to go to says there isn't one except for in the fuel pump. The maintenance manual states one needs to be changed at 60K so I know there is one. Just WHERE IS IT? Replies to this message: pao (Aug 02, 2009 12:00 pm)
#1961 of 1990 Re: Fuel Filter [missilcornfuse] by pao Aug 02, 2009 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: missilcornfuse (Aug 01, 2009 7:02 am) the fuel filter is in side the tank by teh fuel pump behind and under the seat in the back.....not easy to get to..and fuel pump has to be removed to get to it.....
#1962 of 1990 Re: Shiftshock runaround [edladaire] by ashoraka Aug 16, 2009 (3:52 pm)
Replying to: edladaire (Sep 05, 2008 1:03 pm) edladaire -   I am having the same exact problem as yours ... I took my '04 Serento to the dealer for a "Check Engine" light, they said there were two recall campaigns outstanding for the car ... the Induction Control Valve (ICV) and the Crakshaft Pulley Bolt (CPB) ... they did both at no charge, but now the transmission races through the gears real quick (I'm into fourth at 30 mph) and each time it shifts gears the car lurches fowrward ... there is also a problem with downshifting ... it WILL NOT DOWNSHIFT no matter what ... I have to do this manually!!   I'm getting ready to take it back and I know I'll have to do batlle with the dealer ... so I was wondering if you'd had eny luck getting yours fixed.   Thanks Replies to this message: edladaire (Aug 22, 2009 12:18 pm)
#1963 of 1990 Re: 03 Kia Sorento Engine missing [pao] by pinyachta Aug 18, 2009 (7:15 am)
Replying to: pao (Jan 26, 2009 11:10 am) Same problem with my '04 (93K) Probably started about 50-60K. Dealer hasn't found solution (or problem). It feels like the AWD traction control is responding to something. Generally, it occurs during low or moderate load (small upgrade at 50-55) on clear dry roads. The tach and the speedo don't bounce and it feels and sounds like it's coming from behind the engine. So I don't think it's a hesitation. Rather it may be an issue wit the software or hardware that controls the transfer case.   I've documented it so if the transfer case falls out they will have to eat it. At this point it's merely unsettling and a minor irritation, but seems to be happening more frequently. I've been pretty happy with the car and feel the overall quality and reliability is on a par for a 4WD. Geo. Replies to this message: howardskid (Aug 18, 2009 9:05 am) pao (Aug 18, 2009 9:06 am)
#1964 of 1990 Re: 03 Kia Sorento Engine missing [pinyachta] by howardskid Aug 18, 2009 (9:05 am)
Replying to: pinyachta (Aug 18, 2009 7:15 am) I think you are right to focus on the AWD control. Your symptoms are the same that on my O3 ended up being the result of tires that were not exactly the same circumference, causing the AWD to think there was slippage. Your problem could be caused by as little as not rotating your tires or running the spare which had no wear. If you recently replaced fewer than all four tires, that is the problem, even if you correctly matched sizes. If you are catching the problem early, there is no damage to the differential. Otherwise, it might need replacing. BTW, the dealers seem to have no knowledge of this problem with the AWD.
#1965 of 1990 Re: 03 Kia Sorento Engine missing [pinyachta] by pao Aug 18, 2009 (9:06 am)
Replying to: pinyachta (Aug 18, 2009 7:15 am) mine finally ended up as a bad front differential...and drive shaft.....have them check the front differential first.....expensive part to replace new.....drive shaft ran $700 and the front differental was $3500...plus labor......I parked the car....brother in law is using his company mechanic to fix it with used parts for around $1000...docmenting the issue probably will help..but I was beyond 100k when it started...so out of luck for any warranty work...   havent had a car payment in three years on it..so making this one final investment...if it breaks again....its off to the junk yard..or donation.....

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