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#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.
#358 of 606 KIA FRONT DOOR WINDOW MOTOR REPLACEMENT.. by ricklwalker May 18, 2008 (5:54 pm)
Any body out there know how to replace the front window motors on a 2000 Kia Sportage..and where the best place to find them...????...I pulled the front panels off and got the driver side to work...it has a loose wire somewhere..smacking the driver door will get it to roll up..that is until I hit a big bump again and it will stop working again...now the passenger side will roll down but not up...so now its down and I can't get it to roll up at all...so I have the motor loose, but it is still connected to the cables..how do you get the cables off of the motors...????...any photos would be helpful...I can't find a repair manual anywhere...somebody said there is one online but I can't find it...help....Thanks for any help you guys can send my way....Rick
#359 of 606 kia repair costs & warranty cooperation? by dani73 May 19, 2008 (6:33 pm)
Hi everyone, I am about to start test driving cars this week. The kia sportage is high on my list of cars I'm interested in. I had a mechanic to tell me they have lots of problems, the parts are expensive & can only be obtained from the factory, and that his customers with kias have not had much luck getting the company to honor their warranties. What can ya'll tell me about this? Thanks! Replies to this message: lmp4 (May 20, 2008 10:11 am) dani73 (May 20, 2008 10:22 am) ssoperator (Jul 03, 2008 7:29 am)
#360 of 606 Re: kia repair costs & warranty cooperation? [dani73] by lmp4 May 20, 2008 (10:11 am)
Replying to: dani73 (May 19, 2008 6:33 pm) What year models are you considering? Pre 2002 do have some drawbacks..but people either like or hate them anyway...and they are true little trucks Newer models are Hyundai, in fact, copycat of Tuckson, and are car based; they were rated high recently in COnsumers Report. Replies to this message: dani73 (May 20, 2008 10:22 am) ssoperator (Jul 03, 2008 7:29 am)
#361 of 606 Re: kia repair costs & warranty cooperation? [lmp4] by dani73 May 20, 2008 (10:22 am)
Replying to: lmp4 (May 20, 2008 10:11 am) I'll probably look at 2007 & 2008 sportages. I'm also going to check out Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass, Toyota RAV4 & Hyundai Tuscon (which looks to be almost the same as Sportage). Any advice? Replies to this message: ssoperator (Jul 03, 2008 7:29 am)
#362 of 606 Re: ON LINE Kia manual for repairs & maintenance [kianiel] by marykrhodes May 20, 2008 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: kianiel (Oct 24, 2007 6:16 am) Hi, did you ever find that manual? I need one desperately! Replies to this message: lmp4 (May 25, 2008 7:13 am) bpeters850 (Jul 16, 2008 8:59 pm) steve_ (Jul 16, 2008 9:03 pm)
#363 of 606 2005 Kia Sportage air conditioning problem by ebennet May 21, 2008 (3:13 pm)
Problem: If I'm driving with the AC on, after an hour the air from the vents becomes less and less cool until it is essentially the same temp as the air in the car. Miserable in humid weather! I hit the AC button and let just the fan run for 10-15 minutes, then hit the AC button again (to turn it on), and the air blasts out cold! It stays cold for 20-30 minutes, and then the "coolness" fades again. And so it goes. One dealer (when I was on the road) replaced the AC motor (which was clogged with ice). Local dealership has said a number of things, including "It's a flaw in the vehicle," "It can't be fixed," "We might be able to fix it, but we'd have to take out the dash and can't guarantee...." Does anybody know what's going on? Should I push the issue? Help! FYI, this is my first forum post ever, on any site.

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