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#348 of 606 Re: 2001 kia sportage died on me in traffic-help? [trace2001kia] by tidester HOST Apr 24, 2008 (9:12 pm)
Replying to: trace2001kia (Apr 24, 2008 5:56 pm) This may help: Online Repair Manuals   if you can truly help please email me...   That would deprive others of valuable information - let's keep the discussion here!   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#349 of 606 Re: 2001 kia sportage died on me in traffic-help? [trace2001kia] by jhl1 Apr 25, 2008 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: trace2001kia (Apr 24, 2008 5:56 pm) Good luck. My mechanic who is a 30 year master tech can't figure out the one we got. We have changed several items, checked wires, changed the computer and it still won't run. We found a seller on ebay who is from Canada that sells CD rom disc for Kia Sportages and my mechanic says it is a good disc.
#350 of 606 Re: 2001 kia sportage died on me in traffic-help? [trace2001kia] by lmp4 Apr 26, 2008 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: trace2001kia (Apr 24, 2008 5:56 pm) Register to www.kiatechinfo.com and you will have most of what you need, diagrams, codes, repair man uals. Abot you engine "quitting", what is mileage? above 65,000 miles, the timing belt is an almost mandatory maintenance item, and when the belt quits, that's just it: car stays there, and this is a very common occurrence. If you meet or exceed above conditions, pull front timing belt cover and check belt. Replies to this message: jhl1 (May 07, 2008 3:29 am) sheri664 (May 07, 2008 3:55 am) lmp4 (May 07, 2008 12:00 pm)
#351 of 606 Re: 2001 kia sportage died on me in traffic-help? [lmp4] by jhl1 May 07, 2008 (3:29 am)
Replying to: lmp4 (Apr 26, 2008 1:46 pm) Ok we are ready to give up. We just changed the cam sensor and no help. We still have no signal to the injectors from the computer. Anyone that has any ideas my mechanic would like to talk to you. He has Verizon Wireless for his cellphone carrier (free call verizon to verizon) or his home/shop phone. Let me know if you can talk to him. We are stuck. Replies to this message: sheri664 (May 07, 2008 3:55 am) lmp4 (May 07, 2008 12:00 pm)
#352 of 606 Re: 2001 kia sportage died on me in traffic-help? [jhl1] by sheri664 May 07, 2008 (3:55 am)
Replying to: jhl1 (May 07, 2008 3:29 am) Hi there,   I know how frustrating working on KIA's can be. They are rather difficult to work on. Just in case you haven't tried already, have you contacted KIA directly for help? I know the dealerships want to charge and arm and a leg, so you might want to try KIA directly. Also, craigslist has been informative for me. I don't know how much luck you will have with your situation, but it might be worth the effort. They make these cars almost impossible for one to work on. I have a 2002 KIA Sportage, and I regret the day I purchased it. It's been nothing but one big headache, and you can't even do simple repairs, like for example, give a tune up because you need a special "tool". I've always had to take it in, even for this simple repair.   I wish you luck, and I am sorry this has happened to you.   P.S. You may get more takers, if you post on craiglist. It doesn't seem like this website gets as much activity as you would think it would.
#353 of 606 Re: 2001 kia sportage died on me in traffic-help? [jhl1] by lmp4 May 07, 2008 (12:00 pm)
Replying to: jhl1 (May 07, 2008 3:29 am) repeat: What is mileage? Have you checked the timing belt?
#354 of 606 Wicked mileage dropoff by bobselectric May 07, 2008 (3:27 pm)
Hey all! I have a 2000 Sportage 4x2 manual tranny, with 58000 mi and since I purchased the car new, I've been getting 300 miles/ tank. Lately, the fuel efficiency has dropped off to 175 mi/tank. I have tuned it up, new plugs, air and fuel filters, oil and filter change (10w40 Valvoline) and checked the tire pressure. There are no codes or check engine lights displayed. I can't figure this out. Any suggestions?
#355 of 606 4x4 trouble by bgrolich May 09, 2008 (3:53 am)
Just bought a 2000 Kia Sportage. The 4x4 does not work. I replaced all vacume lines because they were cracked and still no 4x4. Now what? Replies to this message: lmp4 (May 09, 2008 1:23 pm)
#356 of 606 Re: 2001 kia sportage injectors issue [jhl1] by jhl1 May 09, 2008 (5:54 am)
Replying to: jhl1 (Apr 21, 2008 4:46 pm) My post went under the died in traffic one oops. We still have no signal to the injectors. Changed the cam sensor and no help. Check wires and all good. Changed crank sensor and no help. Timing belt is good and timing is ok. Changed relays and no help. Changed the computer and no help. Put a new fuel pump in it and no help. Still no signal to the injectors to make them work.
#357 of 606 Re: 4x4 trouble [bgrolich] by lmp4 May 09, 2008 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: bgrolich (May 09, 2008 3:53 am) Check for proper operation of the vacuum solenoid : with key ON and engine not running, see if you can hear the solenoid "click" when plugging and unplugging the electrical connector. (shown disconnected in picture) Then start and let the engine run, then unplug and check "vacuum from reserve" hose, and then if OK plug back and check the "vacuum to hubs" port when 4WD is applied and 4WD light is ON. If no vacuum, then connect direct "vacuum from reserve" to "vacuum to hubs" using small piece of plastic tubing. IF hubs still do not apply, hubs are shot....a common occurrence ..or the bearing seals are shot... THese hubs do not wotk well in cold climates anyway. Best Change for Warn manual or autos...too bad because the vacuum are the most convenient and provide seamless operation ..when they work.

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