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#910 of 1991 PLEASE HELP!! by deekay719 Sep 09, 2004 (10:19 am)
I have an 03 Sorento with problems and my dealer "can't duplicate the problem" and I was wondering if someone can help. About a week ago I went to start my car and it made the most horrible loud "clunking" noise and the oil light came on. The car wouldn't kick over. I retried it and it did start, but ran REAL rough. I only drove it a mile and shut it off and restarted and it's been running OK since..but it's still running rough. I took it to my dealer last Thursday and they can't find anything wrong. The car only has 6,800 miles on it. Should I be worried?
#911 of 1991 Re: Outdoor Temp Guage [johnschleifer] by deekay719 Sep 09, 2004 (10:32 am)
Replying to: johnschleifer (May 31, 2004 1:06 pm) I've got the same problem with my 03 and they told me I had to make another appointment and replace the modual.
#912 of 1991 Re: Seat belt warning on Sorento 2004 [farru21] by lok888 Sep 09, 2004 (11:13 am)
Replying to: farru21 (Sep 08, 2004 10:20 pm) I checked out the seat belt warning section on the 2003 Sorento Technical Highlights (available from Kia website). It said "The chime will sounds if the seat belt is not connected while starting the engine and if the seat belt is disconnected while the engine is running." I do the both very often and don't hear the chime.
#913 of 1991 Re: rough idle after start up [ds423] by stz24 Sep 11, 2004 (7:11 am)
Replying to: ds423 (Sep 08, 2004 4:40 pm) My problem with the rough idle only happens after 15 hours. See if your problem has the same time frame and if it does tell the dealer it only happens after sitting that long. Mine is at the shop right now and has been there for 4 days. I'll keep you posted. Replies to this message: jhs1 (Oct 04, 2004 9:46 am) jhs1 (Oct 12, 2004 6:36 am)
#914 of 1991 Re: Howling noise/vibration at 65 mph Please HELP [lok888] by tadpole Sep 13, 2004 (5:05 am)
Replying to: lok888 (Aug 09, 2004 6:21 am) While you might save 2-3g's by buying a demo the fact remains that the cars go home with a different dealer rep every weekend and who really knows what they get up too ?? I looked at one demo,a 2004ex 4x4 at my local and the thing was pissing rear diff oil all over the place (pinion seal). I noticed this after the rep had assured me that it was his own personal after hours drive and that the car was 100% ok.Why then did'nt he notice all the oil on his driveway where said rig was parked ?
#915 of 1991 2005 spec Sorento's available in Australia by tadpole Sep 13, 2004 (5:45 am)
I have a Sorento on order and it is a 2005 spec 2004 compliance 4x4ex.Most of you are obviously from the states but i have not seen much discussion on the 2005 spec Sorento's and any problems associated like with the earlier models. All I know is that they have a different chrome trim above the rear number plate and a bit better stereo system.Everything else is the same as previous models or have they taken the bull by its horns and fixed all the little problems that are reacurring with previous Sorentos ?I plan to drop all the oils at 5000 klm's and by doing this may eliminate some of the problems found with the drivetrain problems in others ? Any info on any internal changes Kia may have made to the 2005 spec rigs would be appreciated.   Cheers Bigears
#916 of 1991 Re: remove rear seats [oldrocker] by tadpole Sep 14, 2004 (12:40 am)
Replying to: oldrocker (Jul 01, 2004 11:30 am) If its a bolt and not a nut you are talking about try a couple of sharp blows on the head of said bolt with a hammer prior to undoing. If your socket set is old and worn get a new one asap or risk rounding off the hex heads.Spray the bolts with penetrant first and also spray the thred that is more than likely exposed under the body.These type of seat bolts are usually exposed beneath the floor to the outside.If you can see the thred of the bolt,attempt to wire brush it first. Hope this helps cheif...
#917 of 1991 Re: Howling noise/vibration at 65 mph Please HELP [lok888] by 4aces Sep 14, 2004 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: lok888 (Aug 09, 2004 6:21 am) I bought a used 2003 Ex 6 months ago. Had 4200 miles on it. Prior to taking the car home, I had the dealer change the oil, new air filter, rotate & balance the tires, 4-wheel alignment, and run a systems check on the transmission; all part of my "wheeling and dealing" with the dealer. I've had no problems with the car. I too was concerned about purchasing a demo/used car but I've been fortunate so far. I've taken the Sorento up to 95 miles an hour with no noise or vibrations. However I don't take her off-roading. Will advise if any problems develop.
#919 of 1991 Sorento Rear End Noise by sunyside Sep 27, 2004 (5:20 am)
I have a 03 sorrento LX, 2wd that has a noise that sounds like something rolling around when I accelerate or turn a corner and accelerate. My best description is it sounds like a can that rolls up against something when I take off. The dealer has not been able to isolate the problem. Any help is appreciated.

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