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#356 of 707 Re: 2001 kia sportage injectors issue [jhl1] by jhl1

May 09, 2008 (6:54 am)

Replying to: jhl1 (Apr 21, 2008 5:46 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 707 Re: 4x4 trouble [bgrolich] by lmp4

May 09, 2008 (2:23 pm)

Replying to: bgrolich (May 09, 2008 4:53 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 707 KIA FRONT DOOR WINDOW MOTOR REPLACEMENT.. by ricklwalker

May 18, 2008 (6:54 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 707 kia repair costs & warranty cooperation? by dani73

May 19, 2008 (7:33 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!

#360 of 707 Re: kia repair costs & warranty cooperation? [dani73] by lmp4

May 20, 2008 (11:11 am)

Replying to: dani73 (May 19, 2008 7:33 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.

#361 of 707 Re: kia repair costs & warranty cooperation? [lmp4] by dani73

May 20, 2008 (11:22 am)

Replying to: lmp4 (May 20, 2008 11:11 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?

#362 of 707 Re: ON LINE Kia manual for repairs & maintenance [kianiel] by marykrhodes

May 20, 2008 (1:32 pm)

Replying to: kianiel (Oct 24, 2007 7:16 am)
Hi, did you ever find that manual? I need one desperately!

#363 of 707 2005 Kia Sportage air conditioning problem by ebennet

May 21, 2008 (4:13 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.

#364 of 707 Re: 2000 kia sportage [parker5g] by ppage1

May 22, 2008 (7:06 pm)

Replying to: parker5g (Feb 27, 2007 5:50 pm)
I have a 2002 Kia Sportage and my engine light has been on for about 3 years. I had it checked, but it just keeps coming on so I ignore it. Haven't noticed any problems. And after reading here, I'm thinking it's a Kia glitch. So I will continue to ignore it till my Kia gives me a reason not to.

#365 of 707 Re: ON LINE Kia manual for repairs & maintenance [marykrhodes] by lmp4

May 25, 2008 (8:13 am)

Replying to: marykrhodes (May 20, 2008 1:32 pm)
register here:
www.kiatechinfo.com
 
About codes, indeed it generates them quite easily, specially spark and purge canister. IF you have a chance to read them though, go for it , at least, for the record. Autozone will read them for free in the USA, I'm told.

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