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#222 of 249 2005 Kia Sedona STALLS too by jlaw263

Apr 02, 2012 (10:17 am)

My 2005 sedona van has been stalling on and off now for the past 2 weeks now, I noticed twice the gas tank was very low when it stalled. A few times it started right back up, a couple of times it had to sit for maybe an hour before it started up again. Took it to the mechanic he mentioned now it could be crankshaft sensor - Didn't realize this was a common problem with Sedonas.

#223 of 249 Re: 2005 Kia Sedona stalling problems [flactem] by jlaw263

Apr 02, 2012 (10:32 am)

Replying to: flactem (Nov 21, 2011 11:14 am)
Same exact problem on my kia sedona 2005. Looking for someone that has had the correct fix - my mechanic said maybe crankshaft sensor, I am taking it in this week. I'll ask him about the fuel pump. Over the weekend the first stall we waited about 2 hours for it to restart and then it stalled and started up right away a few times getting back home. My gas tank was very low when the stall happened - is that the same case with you?

#224 of 249 Re: 2005 Kia Sedona stalling problems [jlaw263] by flactem

Apr 19, 2012 (6:23 pm)

Replying to: jlaw263 (Apr 02, 2012 10:32 am)
Well, I thought we were out of the water... We haven't had any issues, until now. My wife was driving it home from the park (about 3 miles) and as she was slowing to a red light, she noticed the check engine light came on, the RPM's dropped way down, then stalled. She cranked it a couple different times, then it started back up and got her the rest of the way home.
 
So, now I am left to wonder if the crankshaft sensor that I paid to have replaced was even the culprit.
 
What could it be now??

#225 of 249 Re: 2005 Kia Sedona stalling problems [flactem] by jake1970

May 09, 2012 (5:25 pm)

Replying to: flactem (Apr 19, 2012 6:23 pm)
I have an 04 Sadona MiniVan and I wanted to let everyone know that I have been having the same problems with my van stalling while running and while idling. Today was the end to that I hope but I hope that you all can get it fixed before this happens to you, I was told that the stalling (after getting it looked at several times with no answers) was because it was skipping on the timing and today that skip blew my motor. It is going to cost me almost 3,000 dollars for a new used motor and the timing kit to fix it and we have owned this van for less than 6 months. Just as a heads up to everyone.

#226 of 249 Re: 2005 Kia Sedona stalling problems [jake1970] by kcdolls

May 09, 2012 (6:12 pm)

Replying to: jake1970 (May 09, 2012 5:25 pm)
I have a 2004 Kia Sedona that started do the same thing.. it woudl run then lag after a while it started stalling on me. After being stranded on the road with the kids I called the tow truck. The shop said it was a simple gas tank relay. Said it started right back up after they switched it with the horn relay to try it out. The new relay came in and I was picking it up the next morning when I got a call saying they took it on another test drive and it died. Said until it died completely they could guess but would cost up to 2000 and no guarantees. I picked it up it ran fine all the way home and then wouldn't start.
 
After two weeks of not starting my husband called the shop back and told him it wasn't getting gas (he checked the lines). They towed it back it ended up being a gas tank circuit (I hope that is the right word) in the wiring harness. the shop said until it died completely they would never have found it. The van has run great since i got it back... (knock on wood).

#227 of 249 2004 Kia Sedona Starting Problems. by gxpky

May 11, 2012 (4:48 am)

Replying to: sedona02 (Nov 06, 2010 8:23 pm)
I know this will probably sound repetitive but here's my problem. Starts sporadically, cranks and turns over fine...seems like it is flooding because if you finally get it started after trying and failing there is a strong smell of gas. The first time it had trouble starting the check engine light came on...had it checked out but had no codes show. The van is still low miles only 85,000 on an '04 Kia sedona, purchased it with 54,000 miles on it. As with most people it will never fail to start if you take it to get it checked out....soooo annoying.
 
Codes showing yesterday when I took it to auto zone are as follows: PO181, PO128, and PO118.
 
Anyone know where I should start?

#228 of 249 Re: 2004 Kia Sedona Starting Problems. [gxpky] by sedonakill_ia

May 27, 2012 (5:04 pm)

Replying to: gxpky (May 11, 2012 4:48 am)
I have an 05 with all the same symptoms. I even went as far as to replace the fuel pump, spark plugs, and belts. Fail!!! Big time. If all else fails, I have unplugged my mass air flow sensor and I haven't had any noticeable problems with the way it runs. But there is still a strong smell of gas when its idle. I'm sure this is not the correct way to fix it, but KIA left us with a mysterious problem with an incorrect product so what exactly is "correct" in this case? I did that because, it seems to run fine when I unplug it but as soon as I plug it back in, it stalls. I'm sure I'm on to something here, but this is a temporary fix which could lead to more issues. I have a very run down Sedona so I am willing to experiment. Please let me know how your situation turned out.

#229 of 249 Shame on Kia by avroom

May 28, 2012 (7:14 pm)

I just bought a 04 Sedona with 114000 km. Seems Kia couldn't fix it and the owner had to sell it for something else. Then Kia sold the van without fixing it and I ended up with it. It had a few problems. A leaking oil pan so I had to replace it and 4 litres of oil. A squeeky fan belt that was replaced but turned up loose 30000 kms later with a damaged idler pulley. The stalling became apparent on hot days. It would restart a half hour or so later. I drove it and it stalled just before a bridge upramp. Had to tow it and Kia got it started a couple of hours later but as it kept sputtering out they discovered the connection between the fuse and pump was suspect (0volts)so they rewired it temporarily to the heater fan. I still have to resolve a front brake probem. The original owner said the pump was changed because? Good luck to all.

#230 of 249 additional info by avroom

May 28, 2012 (8:29 pm)

I just want to add I am not certain where the voltage fault was. Anyways pump voltage was 0volts with ignition on.

#231 of 249 2005 kia sedona wont start by guidoj

Jun 04, 2012 (4:58 pm)

I too own a 2005 Kia Sedona and am experiencing problems. My van all of a sudden stopped working. everything was fine, the next minute all lights and radio working... but no power to the starter. when this occurred, I waited 24 hours and it started again. I read blogs regarding fuse box / junction, thinking that this may have been the problem.......it was'nt. I still get power to all electrical components, but not to starter... any other suggestions?

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