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1991 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 7:49 AM
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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.
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Drove it home and to the store. Pretty quiet now. If it stays this quiet I'll be happy.
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Replying to: zorento (Sep 10, 2009 4:57 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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| 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? | |
| 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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ok, here we go .bought the car a year ago check engine light came on after leaving used car dealer ,didnt have it looked at until about 2 months ago trying to get it to pass NC inspection .started by replacing both o2 sensors ,cleaning maf sensor to no avail.took it to a napa service center they hooked it up to diag. machine called kia to get parts ,turns out there was a recall on the vac. bushing on intake (the engine would occasionally stall when cold start this recall fixed that problem) this did not fix check engine light,service manager  paramount kia recommended changing timing belt??????????????????? i looked at the belt and looked good to me and i dont think it has anything to do with the CEL.pretty annoyed by now.the vehicle was originally purchased in colorado ,i live in the foothills of western,nc elevation 1128 ft.thurs. 9-24-09 went to carolina beach,nc 350 miles east of home filled up the tank upon leaving home and added lucas oil tune up in a bottle ,drove down there ,filled up again in wilmington ,nc. with 10% ethanol.drove the rest of the way to beach (twenty miles maybe) went to eat and to the beach,on fri. 09-25-09 went to beach ate breakfast parked until dinner (5pm) check engine light was off. i was overjoyed,but that was short lived.started coming home on sat 9-26-09 and when i got above wilmington the check engine light came on ,it seemed almost like it didnt want to come on ,not blinking but dimm? from then on it has been on as usual ,talked to brother who is ase certified diesel mech.said it sounded like a MAP sensor which senses elevation.any help or sugg. are much appreciated i wiil post when this is resolved or traded. p.s the vehicle runs excellent very strong motor.88,000.miles
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Replying to: portmerion (Apr 25, 2006 2:21 pm) I've had my 2006 Sorento since new and over the past few months had 2 very scary moments with it both times on a dual carriage way where it has decided enough is enough and cut off. Tomorrow I am taking it back to the dealer to get it looked at as I am now a bit nervy driving it, which really is not handy when I drive on average 500 miles a week. Really like my car and up until the last few months have not had a complaint with it but this is a big complaint. I feel a bit more at ease knowing it is not just mine and it could be a fault. Anything I find out I'll be sure to put up for you all. |
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This has been happening for about six months, but not all the time. Sometimes while driving, or idling, the gas gauge will go down to E, the light will come on, then it eventually goes back up to where it should be. In several instances I just filled up a day or two before, so I know there is enough in the tank. A few times it happened when it could have been empty (though I doubt, that empty as I have a regular schedule of fillups for the most part) Any thoughts on what this might be? I don't know if there is a float gauge in the tank, or if it could be the fuel pump? BTW 2003 sorento..106K miles or so. Thanks 
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Replying to: zorento (Sep 10, 2009 7:45 am)
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Replying to: brucey1 (Sep 27, 2009 5:43 am) |
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