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1991 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 7:49 AM
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Replying to: ocean (Jun 16, 2004 9:08 pm) |
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Replying to: soccermom3 (Jun 27, 2004 8:03 am) I have had the vehicle in 4 times now for this issue. The dealership has replaced the sensor, wiring, and the reader unit (behind the display). Still, like yours, it takes about 20 minutes of driving to reach the higher temperatures (105). In the morning though, it will quickly drop down to the (close to) correct temperature (ie. 20 seconds to do this). I'm trying not to care, but, as you may feel, when you buy a new car, everything is expected to function properly. Maybe the hot climates (like ours) are what affect this funtion...
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sonnyrocker & kiaparts - Thanks. I also heard some people have to replace the unit. In my case, it runs fine when I first start the car. Then it default to 1:00 after few miles or few minutes of driving. The battery and fuse are fine. I will bring this to my dealer's attention next time I get oil change. In the meanwhile, I still can't figure the poor acceleration problem. I bought my car to two dealers and they couldn't find out what is wrong. The acceleration isn't as quick as when it's brand new. I also noticed the RPM seems high at highway speed. It was under 2500 at 70 mph (flat surface). It is above 2500 on the same road. I checked transmission fluid and looks fresh. But I will change it at many suggested at 15K to 20K mile intervals for city driving.
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Hey, During acceleration/deacceleration on second and third gear (at 2000-2700 rpm) there is a noise. It only appears at 2WD. When I switch to 4WD it runs smooth. After rocking the exhaust system, I noticed that in the front, where there is some kind of elastic part, the pipes that seemed to be apart hitting each other producing a scratching noise. Could this be the cause? Does the engine stabilize at 4WD? /The Swede |
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Replying to: lok888 (Jun 30, 2004 5:50 am) I do have some minor problems with the Sorento, the rear door sometimes doesn't lock right so when all the doors are unlocked electronically, and it won't open. Also, when the AC is on and when my car is still running in park, there are noise coming from the fan belt. But hey, for the cost I paid for the Sorento, and the way it is driving, these are just minor items and not complaints
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| On your rear door that remains locked after you unlock the others, check the child safety lock on the door jamb. It is on the door and if it is on it will not unlock even with key fob. The noise from the fan belst could be that it is stretched and needs to be adjusted or the idler pulley needs service such a bearing lube. | |
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Hey guys, has anyone taken out the rear seats? I want to have more room with seat bottoms out. The nut is really tight and won't budge. IT's a 04 sorento. Thanks for any comeback.
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Replying to: sonnyrocker (Jul 01, 2004 6:34 am) |
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Replying to: johnschleifer (Jun 30, 2004 5:17 am)
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Hello, Just checking to see if anyone has had similar issues. Bought a new Kia Sorento EX 4x2 with ABS Car had 134 miles at time of purchase as a result of test drives. Leaving the Dealership we already noticed something, the car was not shifting smooth, there were jerks in between the shifts, more stronger at low speeds. Having driven many vehicles prior to picking this up, we figured it is just anxeity and ignored it. Over the next 2 days, we found additional problems, steering was not straight (more towards left) and when the car was placed in reverse and then in drive, the bottom front made a rumbling noise. Took the car back to dealer where it is currently. They checked up on the transmission and informed that the oil pressure is exessive and that the entire transmission needs to be replaced. They said that they will fix the steering and the noise issue as well. The tranmission will take a week to arrive and considerable time to put it in following that. Should this be acceptable for a new car? Is the car worthy of keeping after such issues at it's purchase time. Dealer is not willing to give a new Sorento in exchange. We are concerned that if the car is off to a start this questionable, not sure what to expect next? Frank
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