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#194 of 249 Re: 2006 Kia Sedona - Hesitation [regi_dog] by mfoltiny

May 07, 2011 (4:58 am)

Replying to: regi_dog (Aug 26, 2010 7:21 pm)
I have a 2004 sedona ex. It has been in the shop four times in the past four months , three times in past two to three weeks. two different garages different mechanics. the van starts runs for a few seconds/minutes and then stalls. the mechanics could not find anything, nor could they mimic the condition I pick up again, drive to work and it does not work that evening. fuel pressure is fine, starter is fine, replaced cam sensor, all major tests find nothing wrong. last time they found that air filter box was not connected below. if this does not work they think it is in the harness(wiring). I am tired and frustrated. I am afraid to take to work, especially with kids. the van served it purpose but feels like the lottery to win a car. if you put the key in and it starts you won. more frequently I wonder when leaving if I will have to wait over an hour for tow truck, find a ride and take a train. waiting for finances to change and get rid of. dealer too expensive to deal with. mine has 123,000 miles.

#195 of 249 Re: Maffei001 [mike89woofpack] by fdupmom

May 13, 2011 (7:58 am)

Replying to: mike89woofpack (Apr 14, 2011 7:30 pm)
I have had a similar issue with my Kia Sedona 2006 LX. The engine light goes on and off I start the car then it shuts off on its own. Then when it gets going it rocks up and down the road. When I stop the car to get out it locks the ignition and keeps the key I have to unhook the battery to get it out. Tow truck on its way to take to dealer ship to check it out. No one will touch it because its a electrical problem that the dealer ships needs to reprogram. Kia is full of it if they say nothing is wrong with the ignition or any thing alse.

#196 of 249 Re: Maffei001 [fdupmom] by robin78258

May 13, 2011 (1:07 pm)

Replying to: fdupmom (May 13, 2011 7:58 am)
I have the same problem too, I took it to a midus shop and he said he has seen the same problem with toyota and if you open the trunk and side door it will start...something with the remote control...my remote control key is out too, ordered two more and still won't work....my car will start after a min or so...i just key turning tell it starts,,,sometimes if i leave my window cracked I don't have that problem, I've found....but not always...but lately it's been nearly everyday now since the weather is warmer...Let's all write Kia and complain..as soon as possible...

#197 of 249 Re: 2004 Kia Sedona shutting down [05sedonavan] by 05sedonavan

May 27, 2011 (9:17 am)

Replying to: 05sedonavan (Apr 12, 2011 12:12 pm)
Update...My 05 Kia Sedona Van has been fixed. The Kia repair shop returned the car to us to drive further before they replaced the costly ECM as the only codes it it had registered were P0154 and P0134 (these were in the memory and were only symptoms of the cause of the problem). The evening after we picked it up it stalled and died while driving. After sitting awhile it restarted and we got it home. However, it died while driving two more times before we had it towed to the shop on Monday. This was dangerous as one of these times it died at a busy intersection. This losing then regaining power problem had now turned into downright dead stalling. This time at the Kia repair shop it flagged a P0337 Code indicating it needed a new CRANK ANGLE SENSOR. Luckily, a part covered under the extended service warranty we had purchased. It has been over a month now and we have had no problems driving it since. Hope this update helps someone else who may be experiencing a similar problem.

#198 of 249 Re: 2004 Kia Sedona - Hesitation [mfoltiny] by thillier

Jun 09, 2011 (3:09 pm)

Replying to: mfoltiny (May 07, 2011 4:58 am)
i had have a 2004 kia sedona it starts and runs for 5 min then shuts off no warning it getting fuel checked that wonder if anyone else has one with same problem if so did you find the problem and how did you have it repaired thanks

#199 of 249 Re: 2004 Kia Sedona - Hesitation [thillier] by gatotten

Jun 09, 2011 (3:46 pm)

Replying to: thillier (Jun 09, 2011 3:09 pm)
The fuel pump (in tank) has a filter screen on the intake to keep the pump from getting damaged. It can clog and cause the symptoms that you describe. Also, the pump can start - run - and then fail in a repeated fashion. The most likely cure is to have the fuel pump replaced. A good mechanic can check the fuel pressure while it's running so you can be sure that it's a fuel problem - not an electrical one.

#200 of 249 ignition switch locked won't let the key turn? by cbooe

Jul 17, 2011 (7:36 pm)

I have 2005 Kia Sedona. g">ot in van to leave for appt. friday key would not turn either way. I called my husband who is my certified Mechanic. It has just over 100,000 miles have had thia problem before but he always got it to start but not this time. he started taking apart and it released while he was taking apart. So how do we fix the problem . I can't afford to be stranded. My Parent rely on me to transport.
Thanks
Cindy
 

#201 of 249 Re: Maffei001 [maffei001] by jcarrera

Jul 26, 2011 (10:23 am)

Replying to: maffei001 (Apr 12, 2011 7:06 pm)
there is a tsb from kia for your issue have your dealer look up ipm,

#202 of 249 Re: Maffei001 [mike89woofpack] by daytonabob

Aug 27, 2011 (10:32 pm)

Replying to: mike89woofpack (Apr 14, 2011 7:30 pm)
Hi,i too have the same problem with my kia.. If it doesnt want to start when you turn the key,hit the underside of the steering collum with the palm of your hand,you need to hit it hard about 3 times.. Then it should start right up.. What is happening is the security brain is inside the collum,and it thinks your tryn to steal.. So it interupts the ignition from engaging the starter.. And kia will not admit the problem,my friend is a service manager for kia.. To me of the simple fix.. It actually needs a new security brain installed,it cost around 350.00 and is simple to fix,but dealer does beed to install,after main computer needs to be updated... I hope this helps you guys.. I know the frustration that it can cause.. When you smack the underside of the steering collum it resets.. And will start up.. But dont look for your dealer to help you,kia has them on a no talk about it order.. But its a known update that you must pay for.if you have over 60,000 miles... Bob.. PS let me know if that helps

#203 of 249 Re: Maffei001 [daytonabob] by mike89woofpack

Aug 29, 2011 (7:22 pm)

Replying to: daytonabob (Aug 27, 2011 10:32 pm)
Bob,
Thanks for the response. I've always suspected it had something to do with a security glitch but my Kia dealer wouldn't hear anything of it. I'm going to give this a try. I wonder why Kia wouldn't just fix this (at $350) vs. replacing 2 ipms costing thousands? Go figure.

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