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#10 of 19 Re: Engine Startiing [redptc] by william33 Jan 12, 2008 (9:46 am)
Replying to: redptc (Jan 11, 2008 12:07 pm) Thanks redptc. Disconnect the battery? Yes. I did that and found no battery discharge. I also placed an ammeter in series with the disconnected battery and saw only miliamps of current. This was several months ago. Both Kia Albuquerque and a local battery business did the standard Load Test on the battery and found no problem. After months of keeping a trickle charger on the battery we called to have the vehicle towed to the closest dealer, 180 miles in Las Cruces NM. Kia paid for the considerable towing charges. Kia service found a failing battery and nothing else. After a few days of testing, they put in a new Interstate Battery. ~$90 for the battery and ~$90 for the service. The original Kia battery had only 12 months of warranty. (unheard of) We picked up the vehicle two days ago. I rather expect the problem to emerge again in a few months. Some friends in Minnesota bought an Amanti upon our reccomendation. We were surprised to hear that they are having the same problem. I have not seen this problem addressed by others on the forum. Note: The person arranging the towing to service told us that the vehicle would be returned to us under a warranty called Reunite. When we called for Reunite there was no such program. Replies to this message: shadow99688 (Sep 17, 2008 10:58 am)
#11 of 19 AMANTI 3.8 eng. by redptc Feb 20, 2008 (4:29 pm)
It`s been pretty cold here in OHIO lately. I noticed when i start the engine(cold start) it would have a nasty knocking sound like dry valve lifters, only last a few seconds Anyone have a similar noise on a cold start?(there`s only 2400 miles on the car.)This also happens on my granddaughters SANTA FE,with a 3.3 engine. Replies to this message: redptc (Mar 16, 2008 10:23 am)
#12 of 19 Re: AMANTI 3.8 eng. [redptc] by redptc Mar 16, 2008 (10:23 am)
Replying to: redptc (Feb 20, 2008 4:29 pm) Finally got the dealer to look at my AMANTI.He changed the timing chain tensioners. It took about three days to get the car back Even talked to the tech working on it. (The dealer even provided a loaner) Seems to be ok now. Great service dept. here in Columbus, Ohio....
#13 of 19 2004 Amanti engine dying by gdhayden Jul 08, 2008 (5:40 pm)
In the past six weeks my Amanti with 32,000 miles has died 4 times while driving. Once was on the freeway at 70 mph, another time going up a mountain highway 55 mph. After cranking for a minute it starts and runs fine. Dealer in San Leandro could not duplicate the problem. My own dealer is keeping the car to try to duplicate the problem. I have not seen any postings about this problem so am wondering if this is a unique problem.
#14 of 19 Re: Engine Startiing [william33] by jrjones Jul 18, 2008 (9:01 pm)
Replying to: william33 (Jan 11, 2008 9:16 am) We also hava 2005 Amanti that was purchased new and has been trouble free. However, before the Amanti, we had an 03' Sedona that caused us much grief with stallling and dead battery with no warning. Fortunately we are close to the dealership in Montgomery, Al. The Sedona was towed at least eight times before the problem was corrected and I had to get stearn with the dealership as well as KIA Motors to get the message across that I was paying for a vehicle that I wasn't comfortable putting my family in. The solution ended up being the alternator wasn't powerful enough for the vehicle and it wasn't actually recall but they did at once ship 150,000 upgraded alternators out to dealers. Your problem sounds very similar and I raised enough stink that they sent me a $500 check to compensat my vehicle being in their shop unable to be driven. Replies to this message: gdhayden (Jul 20, 2008 7:59 pm)
#15 of 19 Re: Engine Startiing [jrjones] by gdhayden Jul 20, 2008 (7:59 pm)
Replying to: jrjones (Jul 18, 2008 9:01 pm) Thank you for the response regarding your Sedona. That gives me another idea I can present on the next occurence of engine failure. I am going to check to see if the 2004 Amanti has the same alternator as the newer models. I'm glad your Amanti has been trouble free. I had only one other problem, a faulty roll-over valve in the gas tank that would not let us put fuel in. Our dealer replaced that problem valve successfully.
#16 of 19 Re: Engine Startiing [william33] by shadow99688 Sep 17, 2008 (10:58 am)
Replying to: william33 (Jan 12, 2008 9:46 am) I have an 05 amanti I bought new Jan 06, live in Alaska and have had no problems at all with battery even when it was 40 below zero, battery has always had power to start the car even when it has sat for 2 weeks without being started.
#17 of 19 Re: Engine no start problem [redptc] by desertdog85365 Nov 16, 2008 (8:35 pm)
Replying to: redptc (Sep 04, 2007 4:47 pm) I was reading your post about your 07 Amanti. Have you still had the problem after the immoblizer was replaced? Just bought a used 07 and had it a week and just as you discribed, but this one has 15K on it. I checked under the dash and it still has the old immoblizer so off to the dealer I go with PITSTOP in hand.. Replies to this message: redptc (Nov 25, 2008 8:23 am)
#18 of 19 Re: Engine no start problem [desertdog85365] by redptc Nov 25, 2008 (8:23 am)
Replying to: desertdog85365 (Nov 16, 2008 8:35 pm) No problems after it was fixed. But my battery went dead a couple of weeks ago.Dealer said it had low CCA, they replaced the battery under warranty.( best dealer in central ohio.) Good luck with your car.
#19 of 19 KIA AMANTI TIMING BELT CHANGE SERVICE - EST PARTS & LABOR? by billyrockfish Aug 09, 2009 (11:40 pm)
Aloha from Hawaii! We have an '05 Kia Amanti - overall a reliable, nice car, although we've gone through two batteries - replaced under warranty. Ours now has 51K on the clock and I see where Kia recommends the timing belt change at 60K. Would anyone out there in Amanti/Edmunds blog-land give me a clue on what to expect costwise for this timing belt replacement service? Yes, I know prices vary throughout the U.S. and Canada. West Coast/Cal or Hi. cost estimates - real world experience from real people. Thanks/Mahalo!

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