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#592 of 2153 by jdesjardins

Nov 30, 2003 (10:45 am)

to nutin2it
 
Thanks for feedback. I will check if the scrolling intensity switch next to CRUISE does
anything. That is the only switch I can find or know of. I will read the book again. The book from Kia which contains 0 instructions of the radio ! Pre-Programming the stations turned out to be easy by hold the buttons in about 3-4 seconds but I would have liked a section in the book. I will reread again in case I skipped it but I do not recall the RADIO functions listed in the front index.
 
By the way..last knight was a first... fairly cold evening with a bit of snow etc.... I noticed the LX had a hard time clearing the windows.
 
This was never a problem in my previous 4 Caravans ...and no the air recirculate was not active.
 
 The car simply seemed to have a high humidity content which fogged inside the windows and froze.
This could become a problem at 0 F or -20 F !!!

#593 of 2153 Owners Manual by nutin2it

Nov 30, 2003 (4:04 pm)

To jdesjardins:
 
O.K. on the light issue.
 
As for the owner's manuals, my Sorento came with not only the basic owners manaul (about an inch thick), but also separate books for the sound system, warranty and the tires. That's why you couldn't find anything in the basic book - cuz it's in the separate one. You should have received all 4 in a nice little leather-like binder.
 
Interesting situation you have with regard to the foggy windows, etc. I don't have an answer for you on that one - and I will likely never have the same situation - as I live in the southern states. Good luck with it.

#594 of 2153 no dome light switch by jdesjardins

Dec 01, 2003 (7:44 pm)

to nutin2it
 
No switch found to activate dome light on door openning, this must be an EX option. Us poor LX owners have to stay in the dark when to door opens.
 
If this is a hardwired thing then a good mechanic could rewire it to work decently, if is is a softare controlled relay the Kia would have to change a chip containing the smarts to active the dome light when doors open.
 
Think anybody at Kia reads this board ????
 
(found the radio book in the pouch like u said !!) thanks
 
NOW SOMEBODY AT KIA PLEASE FIX THIS STUPID DOME LIGHT !!!!

#595 of 2153 re: dome light switch by netcam

Dec 01, 2003 (11:17 pm)

jdesjardins,
Do the interior front door lamps light up when you open your doors? My LX has interior lighting (including dome light) automatically on for maybe 20 seconds or so whenever I enter (to start) or exit (after engine shutoff) the vehicle. The ignition key area also lights up after unlocking and opening the drivers door, for getting the key in. The dome light switch is located on the front of the dome light housing. I believe the middle setting will turn it on when a door is opened.

#596 of 2153 Center console magnet!!!!! A quick fix by hciaffa

Dec 05, 2003 (12:19 pm)

In case any Sorento owner out there has been frustrated about the super magnet from the planet Kryton that is used in the top center console section. I think many of you have been cursing this cover and I know I have to use two hands sometimes to open it because of the magnet. I kind of figured out a way to make it not as strong. I placed a small piece of duct tape to cover the magnet piece on the top cover section and it was still hard to open so I placed another on top of the first and it got better and I placed a third piece and now I can open it with one hand.

#597 of 2153 Magnet and ABS System by netcam

Dec 07, 2003 (10:28 am)

Thanks for that tip hciaffa, that is a strong magnet on the top console cover.
 
Another tip for those with ABS that want to confirm for themselves that the mechanical sound from the front wheels after engine startup and initial forward movement is an ABS system test, is this: Rest your left foot on the brake pedal when starting off, when the sound occurs you will feel the ABS pulsation through the brake pedal. Feels exactly like ABS brakes would if you needed them for a very sudden, sharp stop. So it is definitely NOT a problem, but another nice safety feature from Kia. They just need to write a better owner's manual.
 
For those of you who are thinking of buying a Sorento, since the salesperson more than likely starts the vehicle up and moves it before you get behind the wheel for a test drive, if this ABS test feature isn't described or explained, give them a bit of a surprise by turning off the engine and restarting it at some point in your test drive!

#598 of 2153 Airbag Light by fmunoz1069

Dec 14, 2003 (2:47 pm)

I have a 2003 EX with 17000 miles on it. The airbag light came on in Jan. 03 then in april, then in november and it stayed off for a week. Now it is back on. Has anyone else had a problem with there airbag system. The drivers a/b was replaced twice and the clock spring replaced once. Kia has no bulletins on this problem and I am frustrated with it already. Anyone think I have a lemon law case here? It will be in the shop tomorrow for the 5th time for the same problem. HELP

#599 of 2153 Re: Airbag light by lok888

Dec 15, 2003 (7:53 am)

There are few posts about the airbag sensor that located under the driver's seat. It is a minor fix for a lose connector/cable. Your message didn't incident the airbag sensor. I wonder your dealer didn't look at that. My dealer once replaced the airbag in the steering wheel because the horn wasn't working. I left the dealer and the problem came back. They replaced the horn rely and it works fine ever since. So check with other dealers. Anyway, I think this happens on few Sorentos on early production date, probably prior Oct/Nov '02. There is no recall or TSB on this issue.

#600 of 2153 fmunoz...good luck by ivygrnsorento

Dec 15, 2003 (9:20 am)

I can understand your frustration with the airbag sensor. I had mine replaced at around 5000 miles. Its been ok ever since. I recieved a recall notice about 3 weeks later to have the very issue I had just had fixed...the drivers side airbag sensor cable under the seat. Apparently what happened to some Sorentos is that when the electric seat was extended all the way up and raised to the highest seat height, the cable extended so much it became disconnected. From what my tech guy told me, the airbag would still activate in a crash, it would just activate at its full force, not based on occupant weight or position.
 
Theres no way in gods green earth that you will have a case for the lemon law on this one. Sounds like you need to go to another Kia service department.

#601 of 2153 Whistling wind noise by thm1

Dec 15, 2003 (1:23 pm)

Don't complain about having your sorento in the shop 5 times. I have had my sorento in the shop 9 times and it will be 10 times when the next windshield gets in town. Over a month total shop time so far. Kia refuses to give me a loaner each time. It hsan't been a pleasant experience so far.

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