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#391 of 605 Re: '97 kia sportage won't start after heating up [lmp4] by gzaldivar Jul 17, 2008 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: lmp4 (Jul 11, 2008 3:21 pm) Yes the timing was off, and yes I had just changed the t-belt, and I did reset the timing. since I have done that I have tried starting the engine several times and the engine has not kicked over yet... however the timing marks are still good. hmm cam journals..should I remove the cyl head?
#392 of 605 Re: '97 kia sportage won't start after heating up [lmp4] by gzaldivar Jul 17, 2008 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: lmp4 (Jul 05, 2008 1:11 pm) By the way, I tried turning the cams with a socket and a wrench and they won't turn. but if I turn the ignition on , I can see the cams turning, could they be worped or broken? I'll try taking the cyl head off..I'll keep you posted. I have not messed with the heater core yet...as soon as I get the engine started, I will go after the heater core. I got to it last time, I just didn't take it off...I'll try the opening or removing the injectors. Thanks!
#393 of 605 Re: 2000 kia sportage [ppage1] by bpeters850 Jul 17, 2008 (9:24 pm)
Replying to: ppage1 (May 22, 2008 6:06 pm) I'm not sure if this will help, but I just fixed my light issue. The gas caps "O" ring dries out and leaks air. Once it i replaced to reset the light you need to disconnect the negative from the battery and wait for the computer to reset. (20 seconds). After hooking up the battery back up I started the engine to reboot the computer. The Light went out since the vacume leak to the tank was fixed.   I now will have the water pump, timing belt,tension pulley, thermostat and coolant changed since the vehicle has 121,000 miles on it. This way it should be good for another 100,000 miles.
#394 of 605 Oil and water.....not good by joaquin2 Jul 20, 2008 (12:00 pm)
97 Kia sportage. With 150 k, I knew it was gonna happen. Check engine off. will turn over but no start. Towed to start (m/t) will run but not idle. Kicker.. emulsified oil in pan. Does this spell the end or can it simply be a head gasket? Any input before I go in? Thanks Replies to this message: lmp4 (Jul 24, 2008 6:01 am)
#395 of 605 Re: Oil and water.....not good [joaquin2] by lmp4 Jul 24, 2008 (6:01 am)
Replying to: joaquin2 (Jul 20, 2008 12:00 pm) THis problem is reported from time to time. It depends how it happened: did the engine overheat? Engines that have overheated seem to be prone to cam journals seizing...then it cna mean having to replace the head. IN other cases, a good head gasket job with possibly refacing the head has been a success in several reported cases.
#396 of 605 Oil and water.....not good by joaquin2 Jul 24, 2008 (11:28 am)
Thanks Imp4 for your response. I'm pulling the head tomorrow and we shall see. Using KGIS site which is a gold mine of info, but experience is invaluable. Thanks again
#397 of 605 Sportage fails to restart after driving sometimes by maxster Jul 31, 2008 (8:19 am)
Hi all. My sons sportage fails to start after driving sometimes. It takes quite a bit of cranking over at times to start. Don't want to burn out another starter. What a bi#h to replace! No codes have come up and the dealer did a thorough diagnostic on it and came up with nothing since it didn't exhibit any of those conditions while at their shop. They did a fuel pressure check and that was fine. Could this be a cam positioning sensor problem? I know on my ford diesel when it acted up, it gave me the same headaches and no codes showed. Took me awhile to figure that one out. Thanks....
#398 of 605 starting and running problems by bonanzabowler Aug 08, 2008 (5:33 am)
2000 sportage. Going down the road it just shuts off. pull over and it will start back up. No problem. Any idea? Replies to this message: greeneyes40 (Aug 11, 2008 1:59 pm)
#399 of 605 Re: Kia Sportage: Problems & Solutions [tidester] by connie14 Aug 08, 2008 (7:12 am)
Replying to: tidester (Jul 29, 2006 7:38 pm) I am having electrical issues think we found short and fixed it now the air bag light is blinking on air bag under stearing wheel knee bag? i have a 2000 kia sportage. do i need to reset the light some how? have tried battery cables please help becky beckymcutchenyahoo.com
#400 of 605 air bag lights by connie14 Aug 08, 2008 (7:15 am)
after fixing electrical issues air bag light is blinking the bag under stearing wheel for knees i guess. can this be reset if so how have tried battery cable reset. please help becky beckymcutchenyahoo.com

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