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#553 of 610 Re: 2002 With a couple of issues [margn] by lmp4 May 10, 2009 (9:13 am)
Replying to: margn (May 08, 2009 7:37 pm) WOUld be fun if you could use the sound feature of a digital camera to record and post the noise....just like this: link title ...timing belt idler and tensioner bearings have been reported to generate weird noises..... ..and exhaust system is a common source of bumping and rattling noises....
#554 of 610 '06 Starting and Noise Issues by ramman222 May 17, 2009 (10:43 am)
Good Day All:   I have an '06 with a 2.7 and auto trans. I drive almost 1000 miles a week and have 111,000 miles on the clock. I'll start with the noise as it has me completely baffled.   It started about a month ago. It only happens in gear with the air on when stopped with it in drive, but not all the time. It almost sounds like a rod knocking but a bit more intermittent and it is on the passenger side. Turn the air off and it stops. The compressor and clutch check out fine. Pop it in neutral and it stops, accelerate and it stops. Could this possibly be the tranny pump? The fluid has been changed at 50 and 100K and was not burned or very discolored either time. The tranny is not slipping and shifts smooth. Of course no mechanic can get it to reproduce the sound when I take it in.   The starting issue just happened yesterday. When cold it starts with the first turn of the key. After driving and setting for an hour or so it won't start very easy. I have hit the key 4 times before it will start. Once started it runs fine with no hesitation or missing. The check engine light is not on. The fuel pump is not giving the "whine of death" that usually accompanies a bad pump.   I have had to do nothing to this vehicle other than oil changes and a set of tires. I know I should have at least changed the plugs and wires but there never was a sign of need to. So this is where I started. I pulled the front bank out and the plugs were not really all that bad, but I replaced them and the wires all the same. How in the heck do you get to rear bank? The intake plenum appears to sit on top of the plugs. The mechanic claims his book calls for 1.2 hours to do a plug and wire change. There must be a trick to getting the rear bank plugs out. I don't believe they can R&R the intake and change plugs and wires in 1.2 hours. Of course he won't tell me any secrets. Any ideas?   This is my second Sportage. I had an '01 that I put 170K on with no mechanical problems and traded it in on this one. I really have no complaints with Sportages. These two issues are annoyances more than problems.   Any info would helpful.   Thanks
#555 of 610 need help or my husband is gonna shoot the kia by kiabum May 19, 2009 (11:17 am)
I have had numerous issues with my 99 kia sportage since 01/09. I have replaced the timing belt, the plugs, the wires, the fuel pump, the clutch master cylinder, the slave cylinder and now the samshaft position sensor, I have had the keyway and the key checked no wear still fine. I have checked also the camshaft pin (rod) which is fine not broke. I have had the timing checked and rechecked all is correct. The car starts, idles rough can not get above 30mph and I have an engine light ln. I have 2 error codes one is po343 which is the cam shaft position sensor which is brand new yesterday ($100) and the other is the fuel pressure sensor. I am baffles I do not want to replace the fuel pressure sensor for $138 if there is something worse goig on with the cam shaft. ANY IDEAS????? Replies to this message: lmp4 (May 20, 2009 8:05 am)
#556 of 610 Re: need help or my husband is gonna shoot the kia [kiabum] by lmp4 May 20, 2009 (8:05 am)
Replying to: kiabum (May 19, 2009 11:17 am) I'd check the actual fuel pressure as the sensor might be good, and the pressure wrong....possibly the regulator is faulty. I designed a fuel pressure gauge using a a/c refill tube....just remove the check valve (a small rubber ball) , the bottle adapter and install a 50-100 psi gaugeThe connector is OK. I used it on my Pontiac Transport..but did not manage to look for access with hte KIA...   test
#557 of 610 1998 kia sportage 4cyl 4x4 by kinderfo Jun 05, 2009 (5:12 pm)
hi      i have replaced alot of parts on the car still something is wrong when you step on the gas it goes to the floor but the car barely moves it takes forever to get to 25mph but after you do you are okay until you have to stop again then it does the same thing until you get up to 25mph again if you have to stop it will bog down like it is going to stall and sometimes it does i dont know what is wrong i spent alot of money on a timing belt and o 2 censers please help i love my kia
#558 of 610 REAR WINDOW IS STUCK IT WONT GO UP JUST GOES DOWN by SunnyD65 Jun 14, 2009 (5:42 pm)
Today I got home and could not roll my rear passenger window up. It will go down but not up. It does not go up with either the passenger button or my master button. Please help if you have any ideas it is supposed to rain soon here.
#559 of 610 Re: Power Window Issue [lmp4] by SunnyD65 Jun 14, 2009 (6:04 pm)
Replying to: lmp4 (Apr 07, 2008 6:35 pm) You posted a reply to a power window problem back in April of 2008 you said it was probably the drivers switch and you provided a link to a diagram. I tried to use the link and I think its expired or something. I was just wondering if you possibly remember the link and could provide it to me. Thankyou for your time.                                                          Cathi Replies to this message: steve_ (Jun 14, 2009 7:48 pm)
#560 of 610 Re: Power Window Issue [SunnyD65] by steve_ HOST Jun 14, 2009 (7:48 pm)
Replying to: SunnyD65 (Jun 14, 2009 6:04 pm) I see a diagram in that post, not a link.   If you can't see the diagram try Right > Click > Save and maybe you can open it on your computer. Here's the direct link to try too.
#561 of 610 power window problem by wamdap Jun 15, 2009 (3:33 am)
I have a 2001 sportage with power window problem. The rear passenger window wont go up.How do I remove the window switch.I removed the door arm rest pocket to get at the switch,but cant seem to get the switch out.How do I release the switch? Please help. Replies to this message: lmp4 (Jun 15, 2009 10:55 am)
#562 of 610 Re: power window problem [wamdap] by lmp4 Jun 15, 2009 (10:55 am)
Replying to: wamdap (Jun 15, 2009 3:33 am) Here is the link again...and it works. Maybe your security settings are set too high.. power windows   ..I have kind of same problem with rear right window...but jiggling with the button eventually will do it. Obviously a faulty contact in the switch. I did not manage to open the door or switch yet. register and browse through www.kiatechinfo.com

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