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#240 of 249 Re: 2005 kia sedona wont start [guidoj] by fixmycar2004

Aug 21, 2012 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: guidoj (Jun 09, 2012 11:05 am)
I read your story and here is mine. Did you deal with any of this?
 have a 2004 KIA Sedona. I recently took the car in because it would not start. I let it sit for awhile, tried it again and it started however, the check engine light came on so I took it to my KIA dealer for service. I was told, the code that came up had something to do with the fuel system. That repair was made and I drove the car off the lot only to have the same issue happen again. Upon returning to the dealer, although the same codes were coming up, I was told that it had something to do with the harness and the wiring. That was fixed. I drove the car off the lot again only to have the exact same issue occur again. I took the car back to the dealer and after two weeks of back and forth, they replaced the computer. I drove the vehicle for approximately 100 miles in order to get the inspection sticker and guess what, tried to drive it from my driveway and again, it would not start. My vehicle is now at the dealer again, and I have no idea what is wrong, and neither do they. Please help?

#241 of 249 Re: 2005 kia sedona wont start [fixmycar2004] by champhammer

Aug 21, 2012 (6:28 pm)

Replying to: fixmycar2004 (Aug 21, 2012 1:13 pm)
Hi, well I have ran into the same problems as you. Here is what I did to fix it I hope:
1. Changed the oil
2. Changed the plugs, and inspected the wires for cracks and signs of worn out ect, put bosch plugs in platinum style.
3. New intake gasket, cleaned everything that I could, TPS (throttle poistion sensor and MASS Air Flow sensor, and what ever else looked dirty (intake too)
4. Took van to Canadian Tire, scanned the cold, code 109, MASS Air Flow.
5. Now replacing the mass air flow sensor and going from there.
 
This should fix the problem, the van is already running better, google Mass Air flow sensor and it will tell you exactly what it does for the vehicle, pretty important ect.
 
Check your coils, see if there is 12 volts at the wires where they plug into the coils, if they are cracked in any way or were hot and got wet, more than likely are done, but not cheap to replace, about $104 each here in CAN.
 
If your hand and can get into a garage or a buddies, taking the intake is easier than it looks, hardest part is the back 4-6 bolt's which you will need a 10mm and a 12mm 1/4 drive socket and the rest of the plug ins are plug and play, make note of the two coolant hoses on the bottom of the coolant sensor that go into the intake ect. If not let the mechanics do it.
 
But it sounds like they don't know what they are doing, seek another KIA garage or go to Hyundia since they make them.
 
Good Luck.

#242 of 249 Re: 2005 kia sedona wont start [guidoj] by saboteur

Sep 09, 2012 (11:57 pm)

Replying to: guidoj (Jun 04, 2012 8:37 pm)
Experienced the same ignition problem 4 days after purchasing a 2011 Sedona. The engine won't start...or won't start at random times...because the security system is not recognizing the key properly. Take your vehicle to a Kia dealership and ask them to check for a faulty ipm module. I say go to Kia because Kia has to reprogram your key if the module is replaced so the security system will work.

#243 of 249 Re: Sharing My 2005 Sedona story [rellison0267] by jpf

Sep 15, 2012 (2:54 pm)

Replying to: rellison0267 (Jul 24, 2012 12:11 am)
With most OHC engines water pump runs off timing belt. If water pump fails for some reason, it could cause the timing belt to skip or break which causes the engine damage. The only way to avoid the issue of interference engines is to buy a non-interference engine (i.e., Chrysler vans with 3.3 or 3.8 V6; GM Astro, Safari with 4.3 V6; GM Venture, Montana, Uplander, Montana SV6 with 3.5 or 3.9 V6). The Chrysler and GM vans with these engines are all out of productiion and can only be bought used. GM does not make a minivan anymore. New Chrysler vans are OHC.

#244 of 249 Re: 2005 kia sedona wont start [fixmycar2004] by eddieed

Nov 01, 2012 (6:52 pm)

Replying to: fixmycar2004 (Aug 21, 2012 1:13 pm)
I have seen a no start condition in a neighbors 2005 Kia Sedona. Turn the key and nothing. It had a brand new starter installed just a little over a month ago and ran until now. Since the starter did not operate checked battery voltage-battery was bought recently- good battery voltage and clean and tight connections - ok, checked starter relay( in box towards drivers side next to battery, clicking and upon applying 12 volts between 85&86 continuity occured at 87&30 working proper : ok, Starter connections checked-tight and clean, jumped starter, solenoid kicked and spun ( whining sound) with no start. Moving large wire around from battery to starter obtained a start condition. Replaced battery to starter wiring, problem solved.
Since this repair I have seen another sedona with same problem and same solution.

#245 of 249 Re: 2005 kia sedona wont start [guidoj] by eddieed

Nov 01, 2012 (6:55 pm)

Replying to: guidoj (Jun 04, 2012 4:58 pm)
Check your wiring from the battery to the starter, I have found two Sedona's with a similar problem. Move the large wire around.

#246 of 249 2005 Non working starter/intermittant by eddieed

Nov 01, 2012 (6:56 pm)

#247 of 249 Re: 2005 kia sedona wont start [eddieed] by flactem

Nov 04, 2012 (5:11 am)

Replying to: eddieed (Nov 01, 2012 6:52 pm)
That sounds great, but could that cause a car to just simply shut off if it is already running.

#248 of 249 Re: #167 Update [daveofphilly] by iniholzer

Mar 09, 2013 (7:31 pm)

Replying to: daveofphilly (May 12, 2010 11:12 am)
We have a 2006 Kia Sedona that is idols low and feels like stalling. Also on start-up will be jerky or jumpy. Had transmission replaced, but still does it. Thought it could be fuel filter, but after reading thinking it is TPS. Is this similar to other noted issues? Starts out small and then gets worse? No lights come on during this process...help.

#249 of 249 Re: 2005 kia sedona wont start [fixmycar2004] by mahabone

Apr 03, 2013 (11:19 am)

Replying to: fixmycar2004 (Aug 21, 2012 1:13 pm)
Having similar problems with my 2004 Sedona EX. Starts cold every time (ie, first thing in the morning) but it won't turn over if the van had been driven withing the last 30-60 minutes.
Power OK.
Starting cranking like a champ.
Runs OK once started, as well as one could expect from a KIA.
I know I have a leak in the power steering. Mechanic said its a leak in the rack which would cost $1000 to fix. Same mechanic who charged me $500 to replace the PS pump and it only made it leak faster. I've been keeping the fluid topped off.
The CHECK ENGINE light is one, so I took it over to AutoZone. Got a Texas Hold'Em flop of error codes:
 
p0455
EVAP emission system - leak detected - large leak
Probable Cause
Faulty Fuel Cap (feels fine to me)
Leakage in Emission System
Faulty vent solenoid
 
p0116
ECT sensor range performance condition
Probable cause
Poor electrical connection
Open or short circuit condition
Faulty ECT scanner
 
p0705
Transaxle range signal malfunction
Probably Cause
Open or short circuit condition
Poor electrical connection
Misadjusted transaxle range switch
Failed transaxle range switch
 
p0181
Fuel temperature circuit range/performance
Probable cause
Poor electrical connection
Faulty fuel temperature sensor
 
Any idea which one could be causing the issue?
 
TL:DR version - Kia Sedona won't start warm.

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