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#1970 of 1991 Re: 2003 Engine Light on! [krissygr09] by howardskid Aug 24, 2009 (10:35 am)
Replying to: krissygr09 (Aug 24, 2009 5:55 am) There was a recall on the 2003 intakes. A defect was found that I was told can suddenly take out the whole engine if it fails in a certain way. Right after the recall was announced, my engine light came on and my dealer said the cause was that defect. the intakes were replaced and there has been no light since.
#1971 of 1991 Re: 2003 Engine Light on! [krissygr09] by buddyridesagai Aug 25, 2009 (5:01 am)
Replying to: krissygr09 (Aug 24, 2009 5:55 am) I have an 03 as well and my engine light started to come on after the dealer did 2 recall jobs on the engine a bolt and a valve. the light came after and was told it was for a vacuum hose to the engine. It comes on and goes away for periods of time. The dealer said they would charge me to have it fixed even though the light only started to come on after they chaged the enginre parts from a recall
#1972 of 1991 Re: 2003 Engine Light on! [krissygr09] by pinyachta Aug 25, 2009 (5:45 am)
Replying to: krissygr09 (Aug 24, 2009 5:55 am) The check engine light (CEL) will come on any time the On Board Diagnotics system detects a problem. May be something minor that goes away or time to change the engine! In the latter case will you be sitting at the side of the road waiting for a tow. It's not something you should ignor, but that doesn't mean you have to run to the dealer and blow a couple hundred for them to hook it to their code reader. Sometimes the codes will be erased if the fault doesn't continue or reoccur. Then you will pay to find nothing.   On Board Diagnotics II (OBD-II) is standard in all cars sold after 1995 in the US. When the sysem detects a fault it records a code for the fault in the engine management system's computer. Under the steering wheel is a jack. If you go to Harbor Freight you can get an OBD-II code reader for under $50. (Stupid me, I blew $80 at AutoZone!). Connect it to the jack and follow the instructions and it will tell you what's up, if anything. Then you can decide if it's something for you the dealer or the shop down the road to look at. (Free, $100/hr. or $45/hr. in my case).   Even if it cost me $80 the code reader is a good investment. Your CEL may come on if it detects a fault in any emissions system component, like the fuel evaporative system because you didn't tighten the gas cap enough. You'll feel a lot less stupid finding that out in the privacy of your garage than paying the dealer $200 for this information. The code reader will work on your next vehicle too. Replies to this message: missilcornfuse (Aug 25, 2009 5:06 pm)
#1973 of 1991 Re: 2003 Engine Light on! [pinyachta] by missilcornfuse Aug 25, 2009 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: pinyachta (Aug 25, 2009 5:45 am) If you have a locking gas cap, remove it. That fixed the problem. Then you need to disconnect the battery to reset the system. So maybe just doing that will fix it. Could be the dealer didn't. (jerks)
#1974 of 1991 Vibration when brake by abu_leqa Sep 06, 2009 (9:21 am)
A gradual vibration developed during using brake whiten speed of 80-60Km/hr Mechanical technician said it comes from the waving of the drums   grinding made to the drums and brake pads replaced but the same vibration happen again after one week grinding repeated 3 times again with no useful Drums changed to new one the same case happened after the same period (one week) Brake pads used for Hyundai Santa Fe which same as for KIA Sorento Please your advice to solve the problem will be highly appreciated Car made: KIA Model: Sorento Year : 2006 Replies to this message: luvstuff (Oct 28, 2009 5:58 am) abu_leqa (Oct 28, 2009 9:01 pm)
#1975 of 1991 foam sound insulation by zorento Sep 10, 2009 (7:45 am)
Today the dealer is placing the foam sound insulation around the exhaust system on our Sorento. This is because the noises we have been hearing have been classified as "normal". Apparently all Sorentos sound like this, we and 5 (if I remember correctly) others in the country (or was it our state? My memory is shot this summer) find it to be annoying. This from the "top secret" work done by a Platform Engineer (whatever that is) who, reportedly spent 30 hours trying to track down the cause.   We have acquired another, high pitched dinging noise at somewhat hard acceleration so it seems the saga of loose parts (?) or something (?) will likely continue. This sound seems to be coming from a different area so I doubt it's tied to the other noises. I'll have to get the wife to ride with me to ascertain the location, I'm partially deaf and sound-directionally challenged.   I find it interesting that I'm annoyed by the odd sounds and others aren't considering that I only hear about 60% of what goes on. "What?" is my most often said phrase.   Anyway, this is not meant to be a rant or bitch, just letting everyone know that I will be reporting on the success (please!) or not of the "foam fix".   Then we move on to the high-pitch dinging.   I have to say that as frustrated as I have been by all this I have also been impressed by the service department at our local Kia dealer. I know I've pissed and moaned and ranted and raved, but that is simply the frustration coming out. The service manager has been friendly, smiling and bent over backwards to get this resolved. That fact that I'm upset with him just doesn't register. I suppose my little "rants" are pretty much nothing compared to some of what he puts up with.   After I had decided to just forget about the noise I got a call from him about this foam solution. I'm talking about at least a month, and it might have been as long as two. I can't say for sure because I've been really sick this summer and have lost track of time spans (and words and the ability to do mathematics). That impressed me. Of course they then screwed up the appointment and I got mad. Stuff happens I guess.   Wish me luck and I'll report back. Replies to this message: db0123 (Oct 20, 2009 11:49 am) zorento (Nov 07, 2009 4:24 pm)
#1976 of 1991 The foam worked by zorento Sep 10, 2009 (4:57 pm)
Drove it home and to the store. Pretty quiet now. If it stays this quiet I'll be happy. Replies to this message: tidester (Sep 10, 2009 9:04 pm)
#1977 of 1991 Re: The foam worked [zorento] by tidester HOST Sep 10, 2009 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: zorento (Sep 10, 2009 4:57 pm) Thanks for the report and update - glad it worked out for you!   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#1978 of 1991 door open alst yesterday the open door lightarm by christylou Sep 17, 2009 (7:13 pm)
My 2004 sorento 61k the open door light is on even when the engine is off and the door ajar alarm rings constantly when the car is in motion. The check engine light has been on for two weeks and failed emission test so now I am driving with expired tabs. On my first visit to the dealer, the less than helpful service manager said it would be $90 per hour for a diagnosis even though i pointed out that emissions problems may be under warranty.for 80k mi I went back this week after calling Kia customer service. They informed me of the recall for the icv and the emissions warranty. I also bought an extended warranty when I bought the vehicle so everything else should be covered under that. I can't get the car serviced until the middle of next week. Is there something I can do to make that door ajar bell stop alarming? Maybe a fuse?
#1979 of 1991 Kia Sorento LX 2004 - Transfer Case by marinier Sep 23, 2009 (5:59 am)
I recently purchased a 2004 Sorento which I am lead to believe is full time 4 wheel drive with option of low 4 wheel with the flick of a switch. . The rear wheels have started to lock up at very low speeds when turning sharply to the right or left. Considerable grinding noise in the rear end of the vehicle. Problem ceases when driving straight or at higher speed. ie 10+ mph. Rear brakes were replaced, likely unnecessarily. Local KIA dealer identified two problems; a) front drivers side wheel sensor was not operating properly and was replaced. b) the clutch in the transfer case was sticking and likely the cause of my problem. Recomended new clutch pack assembly. Expensive but a lot less expensive than some of the resolutions I have seen on other forums. No problems with the vehicle when operating at higher speeds. Any suggestions

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