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#1979 of 1990 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
#1980 of 1990 check engine light '04 sorento lx by brucey1 Sep 27, 2009 (5:43 am)
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 Replies to this message: pao (Oct 22, 2009 4:04 am)
#1981 of 1990 Re: Engine cutting out on sorento (diesel) Scary!!!!! [portmerion] by legs20 Sep 28, 2009 (1:32 pm)
Replying to: portmerion (Apr 25, 2006 2:21 pm) Hi, 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.
#1982 of 1990 Gas Gauge goes up and down by jadzia007 Oct 09, 2009 (7:10 am)
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
#1983 of 1990 Re: foam sound insulation [zorento] by db0123 Oct 20, 2009 (11:49 am)
Replying to: zorento (Sep 10, 2009 7:45 am) Can you please provide more information around the foam sound installation? Did the Kia Dealer do this or elsewhere? I'd be interested at having this done as I cannot stand the noise during acceleration! Replies to this message: zorento (Nov 07, 2009 4:24 pm)
#1984 of 1990 Re: check engine light '04 sorento lx [brucey1] by pao Oct 22, 2009 (4:04 am)
Replying to: brucey1 (Sep 27, 2009 5:43 am) you referring to the timing belt..(which is internal...you wouldnt see it) or the surpentine belts..Im thinking the later.....dont know the schedule maintenance on the 04.....my 03 sorie.....required the timing belt to be replaced at 60k to maintain the warranty...... I had a engine light come on on first Sorie..that was never corrected and finally traded it back to the dealer as a lemon......it was new with 120 miles on it however....
#1985 of 1990 Re: Are you having problem with the dome light???? [hciaffa] by wgoldy Oct 24, 2009 (3:14 pm)
Replying to: hciaffa (Mar 20, 2006 9:22 am) yes i tryed what you said and it did not work for me, so do you think that i need a diode ? can any one help me?
#1986 of 1990 Re: Vibration when brake [abu_leqa] by luvstuff Oct 28, 2009 (5:58 am)
Replying to: abu_leqa (Sep 06, 2009 9:21 am) I recently had the same problem with my 2006 Sorento. The dealer "packed" the driveshaft, or the u-joint, and the problem has disappeared. Might have your dealer check it out. Replies to this message: abu_leqa (Oct 28, 2009 9:01 pm)
#1987 of 1990 Re: Vibration when brake [luvstuff] by abu_leqa Oct 28, 2009 (9:01 pm)
Replying to: luvstuff (Oct 28, 2009 5:58 am) The problem come from using different type of brake pads it was for Hyundai. because the car imported from USA and now it is in UAE and the brake pads are not available for Kia Sorento. Finally I used brake pads of Kia Operas which is solved the problem
#1988 of 1990 Re: foam sound insulation [db0123] by zorento Nov 07, 2009 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: db0123 (Oct 20, 2009 11:49 am) My apologies for the late reply. The foam insulation was done at the dealers. It's still working as advertised.

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