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#26 of 29 Re: Chugging/Lurching on corners? [pao] by ken89 Nov 10, 2008 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: pao (Nov 10, 2008 6:20 am) hi this is ken89 my sorento is an ex model with 4hi -4lo selector switch and yes it is AWD the vibration is very aparent at 65mph and very iritating i just dont want to waste $ if i dont have to so if anyone has had this problem and fixed it can they let me know how they did it .
#27 of 29 The Stepper Motor and heavier weight fluid fixed the problem!! by twoblueeyes Nov 11, 2008 (12:47 am)
For my 07 Sorrento...it took a LONG time to get the dealer to listen to me but my persistence paid off. My car had a vibration in the right wheel well. After multiple visits with the complaint, I finally got the service department to pay attention. The first solution was to be replacing the fluid with a heavier weight (from the Pontiac division of the dealership). That did not fix it so a stepper motor got ordered and installed. Instant improvement. Now I get great service (think they figured out it was a big oops basically ignoring me and telling me also that it's just the way the Sorrento drives). Love the car, especially without the vibration. Now, if the gas mileage was better...that's my only disappointment at this point. Replies to this message: ken89 (Nov 16, 2008 10:27 am) twoblueeyes (Nov 19, 2008 6:37 am)
#28 of 29 Re: The Stepper Motor and heavier weight fluid fixed the problem!! [twoblueeyes] by ken89 Nov 16, 2008 (10:27 am)
Replying to: twoblueeyes (Nov 11, 2008 12:47 am) so im still not sure what a stepper motor does or what it is please help ken89 Replies to this message: twoblueeyes (Nov 19, 2008 6:37 am)
#29 of 29 Re: The Stepper Motor and heavier weight fluid fixed the problem!! [ken89] by twoblueeyes Nov 19, 2008 (6:37 am)
Replying to: ken89 (Nov 16, 2008 10:27 am) Well....not being an engineer & also being blonde (truely).....my understanding is that the stepper motor improved the transmission fluid pressure. That was put on after swapping the fluid with a heavier weight. It took persistence to get a resolution. They did cover it under warranty work. I believe Kia has a technical notice out to their service crew. Good luck~~

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