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606 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 1:22 AM
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My 2006 Sportgage has less than 8,000 miles on it. Lately, I am having sporadic starting problems. It justs cranks and won't start. I have to shut it off, try again and actually hit the gas pedal right as I stop turning the key. Ridiculous. I had a Sorento for 3.5 years and never had a problem like this. It's not the cold. My garage is 55 degrees in the winter and today it was 60+ outside. Yesterday it was 60. It wouldn't start twice today. I buy my gas the same place I've bought my gas for 2.5 years. It's not pinging or shuddering when I turn it off so it's not bad gas. I live in Colorado so it's not humidity or condensation(at least that seems unlikely). I also noticed it smells extremely rich when I start it, but no check engine light. I'm calling the dealer tomorrow only so they can tell me they can't duplicate the problem or tell me what's wrong with it. Anyone else have this problem please email me.
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Replying to: jenin5280 (Feb 22, 2007 9:00 pm) Let's keep the discussion here so we can all learn and benefit!  tidester, host |
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I got my 1st sportage, brought it home, got to looking at the paint it had dings all on the front of the hood. After they 'rubbed' the paint there were swirl marks. After a weeks 'discussion' they decided to trade it for another truck. 2 months into having this one, it stalled in traffic, almost getting me ran over by a semi. Cat converter clogged. They replaced that. Then the relay switch went out. Replaced that. Then air flow went out. Now, the check engine light comes on when its cranked. After being on for about 10 mins it goes off. Turn it off, its back on for another 10 mins. Had the 30k mile service done yesterday, the light is still on! The guy in the service dept said he's never seen one vehicle with so many problems. Seems to me they would find the problem and fix it before returning the vehicle to me after paying them 520$$ to 'fix' my truck! So my question is, is it the truck or the service dept??? Or maybe both. Either way, I'll never buy another Kia or recommend to any one to purchase one. 
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Replying to: catkins06 (Feb 14, 2007 8:22 am)
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Replying to: rgarrison (Dec 30, 2006 1:54 pm)
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Hi evrybody, I got a Kia sportage vin KNEJA 553515471646 type XJ of 2000.Cool and hot start engine well, but when starting to drive the car is colgged many time before reching some speed the engine so far ok. After that when i stop the car (at stop light)the speed of engine go up and down continuously (idle speed not satable)and when restarting to drive the sytmthom same as memtioned above. Could every body suggest me to overcome this situation. Thanks a lot. |
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Replying to: binhdn (Mar 08, 2007 7:23 pm)
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Replying to: kia_driver (Mar 10, 2007 4:31 pm) |
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Replying to: prego (Jan 07, 2007 10:34 am) |
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our car has no power and dies frequently.dealer and mechanic said we need a new cam sensor.changed 3 times and still not fixed.noone can tell us what is wrong.dealership says theyhave no repair manuel.changed speed sensor as well and still nothing.tired of putting money into it and not fixed. wont have another kia. if anyone can help me ,i'd appreciate it. bernie
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