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Re: 2006 Sedona wind howl [edersm] by rgochoa
Sep 20, 2007 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: edersm (Sep 20, 2007 7:58 am)

My problem was finally solved. The windshield was not properly sealed at the factory. The problem you mentioned is exactly what I had. I was very surprised when the tech finally sovled the concern by having the windshield properly sealed. The dealership was Capital Kia in Austin, Texas.
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Re: 2006 Sedona wind howl (byyall] by byyall
Sep 25, 2007 (6:39 pm)
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Replying to: rgochoa (Sep 20, 2007 9:37 am)

We drove about 550 miles one way to Nashville, Tn. The wind noise where the passenger side sliding door and front passenger door meet was awful. I could hardly hear what my husband was saying while we were on the trip.
My dealer, Galeana Kia in Columbia, SC cannot fix anything we have taken it in for. We do not have another dealer anywhere near. One in Charleston was willing to try to fix it but said we would have to leave it a couple of days. That would mean driving 120 miles one way, paying for a motel or driving another car 240 miles RT and then again to pick the van up. Does this suck or what?
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Re: 2006 Sedona wind howl (byyall] [byyall] by user777
Sep 26, 2007 (8:56 am)
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Replying to: byyall (Sep 25, 2007 6:39 pm)

that speaks pretty poorly of the reasons to go with a particular manufacturer and their warranty huh? if a dealership has trouble attracting and retaining competent help, it sure would sway my purchasing decision. sounds like their techs need some training. doesn't corporate care that they can't seem to fix anything there?
 
now you may want to do some sleuthing yourself. you are pretty sure the problem exists at the interface of the sliding door and the pilar. is there a rubberized seal that goes around the door? look at it carefully and compare to the otherside.
 
maybe it's gotten krimped or pulled out of it's track or something else is interfering with full closing of the door. it seems you'll have to do a little of your own investigation and bring it back.
 
good luck.
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2006 Kia problem after problem 9now the lighting) by bullittman
Sep 28, 2007 (2:07 pm)
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Hello everyone, I just signed up here and wanted to add to this post about my 2006 sedona ex.
First we bought it brand new April 2007, at 2000 miles the cooling was slapping the shroud, then on our vacation I had to have the fuel pump replaced in Catersville Georgia with 3800 miles on it(the worst service and parts department I have ever seen, long story . Anyway and the the biggest issue is the headlight dimming out under 40 mph while off the throttle. I it so annoying in city traffic because at high speeds it doesen't do it. The third time at the dealer I was told by them, kia engineers, and kia HQ that they areaware of the problem but no fix. They said there a thousands of these vans with this problem but won't issue a recall because they said they have no fix and not enough complaints yet.
 
I really made a mistake by buying this van, at 7000 miles we have had it at the dealer 6 times and 3 times for the same problem!! I am trying to sell it but it does not
 
Please let me know if any one else has this trouble
 
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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sounds like you have a lemon.. I did too by rachluvjun
Sep 28, 2007 (3:40 pm)
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I have had nothing but problems with 2 kia sedonas as well. My first a 2004 was a lemon and my settlement was forced to trade it for a 2006 (I paid the difference in sticker of 6K). Now I've been to the shop several times and still get an engine noise that they can't duplicate with this one..may turn out as another lemon. I suggest you file a lemon law if you've had that many serious problems. All you have to do is have gone 3 times to the shop for the same issue within a certain amount of time..might be within 2 years..not sure. Call one of the lemon law attorneys to discuss your problems. I personally would NEVER buy another kia. If I hadn't already paid my car off, I'd get rid of this one. I just would lose so much cash. Their service has been terrible in my experience as well..they can never duplicate the problem..convenient.
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Re: 2006 Sedona wind howl (byyall] [byyall] [user777] by byyall
Sep 29, 2007 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: user777 (Sep 26, 2007 8:56 am)

Thanks for the info. I am afraid to take it to someone not an authorized dealer or they can cancel my warranty. I am thinking of calling up Kia AGAIN and see if they will allow me, at my own expense, to take it to a body shop and get them to see what the heck is going on.
 
My air conditioner is still doing it's own thing...getting hotter on the driver's side than on the passenger side and blows warm air when the AC is on. It mainly does it when the dealership is CLOSED. I got it there once before and made them sit in the car and feel it. They said, "Well, you have it on 72 and it is over 90 outside so it won't cool!!! Can you believe they think we are that stupid? Good grief, it cooled on the right side but not the left!!
 
The standard answer is "Well, we can't duplicate the problem".
 
As for the wind noise on the right rear, they say, "Well, this is just the nature of the beast." I am really mad about this. The KIA was such a good deal financially, but I totally understand why now. I need to rent an apartment in the service dept so I don't put so many miles on it driving back and forth between them and home.
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2006+ Sedona and 5W30 oil by bluedevils
Oct 08, 2007 (7:14 pm)
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Would any harm be done if running 5W30 oil for a single oil change interval instead of the recommended 5W20? What about running 5W30 for the life of the vehicle instead of 5W20?
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Re: 2006+ Sedona and 5W30 oil [bluedevils] by redptc
Oct 08, 2007 (8:53 pm)
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Replying to: bluedevils (Oct 08, 2007 7:14 pm)

Check your owners manual,it gives the weights of oil you can use.(factory recommened)
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Wind howls by rgochoa
Oct 10, 2007 (5:36 am)
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Wind howl on back doors on my Sedona was created by the crossbars on the roof rack. Move the front one all the way forward and the rear one all the way back. This eliminated the door howl on my vehicle. As for the howl coming from the ac on the drivers side this proved to be a windshield that was not properly sealed. This corrected all my howl problems and I am now a happy owner with 25000 miles.
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Re: [rctennis3811] by jonh1
Nov 11, 2007 (6:27 pm)
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Replying to: rctennis3811 (May 07, 2004 6:23 pm)

Speaking of Kia engines... does anyone know where I can go to find the life expectancy of the 3.5LV6 DOHC 195 hp engine--I'm asking in terms of mileage of course.

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