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Kia Sedona Starting/Stalling/Idling Problems
249 messages, Last post on Apr 03, 2013 at 11:19 AM
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#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.
- flactem (Nov 04, 2012 5:11 am)
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#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.
#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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