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#378 of 608 Re: kia repair costs & warranty cooperation? [dani73] by ssoperator Jul 03, 2008 (7:29 am)
Replying to: dani73 (May 20, 2008 10:22 am) We bought an '07 last Oct. and have been very satisfied with it. We just finished driving it to Atlanta from Oklahoma and had not one issue, Good mileage for a SUV, we now have over 10000 miles and not a single problem, which I can't say about the Lumina (Lemona) that it replaced. I wouldn't trust the Lemona going around the block neverless on a 1500 mile trip. I hate to say it, but we will not buy another American car until something drastic happens in Detroit. I posted areview of the 1999 Lumina at Carsurvey.org.
#379 of 608 Whistling in Wheel by marika1 Jul 03, 2008 (7:41 am)
I have a Kia Sportage which had a whole bunch of major repairs (ie. transfer case, wheel hubs, etc.)., I've noticed over the past week that the two wheels on the drivers side whistle when I drive and come to a stop. I know its not the brakes and they were inspected. Anyone have any ideas what could be causing this or how it can be fixed. Thanks so much.
#380 of 608 Re: 2001 overheating [lesndea] by lmp4 Jul 05, 2008 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: lesndea (Jul 02, 2008 1:44 pm) I have a 2001 kia sportage that starts overheating when I turn the ac on any suggestios Those living in warm areas have complained about this quite often. Check if electric AC cooling fan in front of radiator turns on when AC is trigged ON. ALso there is a thermostatic switch on right radiator tank..that is passenger side of radiator. YOu can bypass it with a jumper to test the fan. The fan relay is under the dash.   OF course check all obvious issues like clogging of radiator by leaves and other debris. The viscous clutch fan drive has been blamed in some occasions too. It is quite common to get rid of it and replace it with an electric fan.
#381 of 608 Re: '97 kia sportage won't start after heating up [gzaldivar] by lmp4 Jul 05, 2008 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: gzaldivar (Jun 29, 2008 8:08 am) Engine damage after slight overheat has been reported before...but I hope it is not your case. "redid the timing".....???..was the timing off the mark...and why?..or you mean you just checked it out... Was the timing belt changed before? BY the way, if you go for a heater core change, you can do from inside the car, without touching the AC evaporator....not the excruciating way the KIA manual says.... Replies to this message: lmp4 (Jul 06, 2008 4:28 am) gzaldivar (Jul 10, 2008 3:13 pm) lmp4 (Jul 11, 2008 3:21 pm) gzaldivar (Jul 17, 2008 4:51 pm) gzaldivar (Jul 17, 2008 4:59 pm)
#382 of 608 Re: '97 kia sportage won't start after heating up [lmp4] by lmp4 Jul 06, 2008 (4:28 am)
Replying to: lmp4 (Jul 05, 2008 1:11 pm) THIS to illustrate core replacement
#383 of 608 Re: '97 kia sportage won't start after heating up [lmp4] by gzaldivar Jul 10, 2008 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: lmp4 (Jul 05, 2008 1:11 pm) Thanks for that info..I will get at that soon..however my main concern is that the engine is not starting. .yes The timing went off and I aligned everything accordingly, I have spark on all 4 cylinders, I try starting the engine and it turns over but won't start, I rechecked the new plugs, setting is still good, but plugs come out black, like carbon on them . I was adviced to open the gap a bit more til it starts..I'm thinking the valves went bad or seals on the valves melted. the boots to the plugs were melted! Replies to this message: lmp4 (Jul 11, 2008 3:21 pm) gzaldivar (Jul 17, 2008 4:51 pm)
#384 of 608 Re: '97 kia sportage won't start after heating up [gzaldivar] by lmp4 Jul 11, 2008 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: gzaldivar (Jul 10, 2008 3:13 pm) New plugs already turned black seems to indicate rich mixture....why?....injectors blocked opened?....false signal from MAF?....I'd unplug the injectors and try starting with starting fluid...pressure can type.... I.m still not confortable with the idea that "timing was off".....since this indicates the timing belt skipped cogs, this is serious business....again, was the t-belt changed before? And realignment of cams properly done... mark1 mark2 Is it possible cam journals had seized...? Replies to this message: gzaldivar (Jul 17, 2008 4:51 pm)
#385 of 608 2006 Kia Sportage by freaketoze Jul 15, 2008 (11:59 am)
Hello everybody...new to this, so I apologize if I do something wrong (and a relatively new car owner, so I don't even know where to start)! There are few things that keep happening to my car, and I'm wondering if they are all related. If so, does anybody know where I should start?   1st: the rear brake lights are on the fritz. Sometimes they all work fine, sometimes the left side will work and not the right and vice versa, and sometimes they won't work at all. I've already replaced the bulbs, but that's not it, they still do the same thing.   2nd: The ESC light comes on at random. And pressing the button will not make it go away.   3rd: The cruise control works at random. Also, it won't work if my headlights are on.   Are all these related to one common system in the car?   Thank you for any ideas, suggestion, help, etc. you can offer. Replies to this message: lmp4 (Jul 16, 2008 6:56 am) freaketoze (Jul 16, 2008 7:38 am)
#386 of 608 Re: high idle [mo985] by bpeters850 Jul 15, 2008 (10:14 pm)
Replying to: mo985 (May 22, 2007 6:00 pm) The thermostat may be sticking or malfunctioning The Idle air Control valve could also be sticking. Both units are controling the air intake to the cylinders.
#387 of 608 Re: 2006 Kia Sportage [freaketoze] by lmp4 Jul 16, 2008 (6:56 am)
Replying to: freaketoze (Jul 15, 2008 11:59 am) About freak brake lights: ground problems/contacts have been a common issue with the former model...maybe it has been carried on to the new model even if a totally different car..but this kind of "light" problem has happened for decades in all cars anyway. I had same issue with left headlight (2000) a month ago...turned out the ground contact inside the headbeam connector had gone awry....   2 and 3: mmm...ESC...not familiar with the new model....but cruise and traction control and ABS need speed correlation from car speed pickup and wheels sensors....and...if headlights impair cruise, I'd look for contacts/grounds again... Replies to this message: freaketoze (Jul 16, 2008 7:38 am)

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