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38 messages, Last post on Apr 29, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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Replying to: 97xpresso (Feb 17, 2007 3:03 pm) If you were beyond the 5 year/60K...my thinking was that the solution to the problem came out of your pocket. I had no idea if this thinking was correct, however...which is why I posted the original question.
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Replying to: minivanfrank (Feb 19, 2007 5:31 am) If you read KIA's wording in the TSB KT2007020501, at the end it gives the cost codes for warranty work. I called my dealer, and they have the parts on order. I'll let you know how it comes out.... and if it really fixes the strut problem. Boxwrench
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Replying to: boxwrench (Feb 20, 2007 5:53 pm)
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Replying to: minivanfrank (Feb 21, 2007 4:50 am) I did notice as I was driving home that I don't seem to feel all the suttle road bumps at high speed that I used to before the FIX. This is a good thing! It is as if there are softer springs now soaking up some of the thump, thump that you have at high speeds. A different kind of thump than at slow speeds. Time will tell if it is really fixed! Now - to the bad news! The 30k service here in Daytona was pegged at $379 plus tax - quite a steep price for the few things that are done. I only had it done at Kia for the warrenty especially for the Transmission. Thinking there would be a complete power flush of the transmission fluid, I soon came to realize that only 3 quarts of fluid were used. After questioning the Svc Mgr, he said only a drain and fill of the trans was required for warrenty purposes- thus 3 quarts. Heck, I could have done that myself for much less. That will be the last time I go back to Kia for anything but Warrenty work. It is really a rip off. Total parts used in the 30k svc came to $74 - plus $27 of shop materials!! What a joke. By the time it was all figured up, it was $404.30!! To me it was worth about $100 in real value, and that is a high estimate. I have always worked with the same Svc Mgr, and they have addressed all my problems in a timely fashion, and I am satified with their service. But at a unusually high cost. My opinion - find a good independent garage/mechanic, and have all your routine maintenance done with them at a fraction of the dealer cost! I used to do all my own maintenance, but I'm getting to old and lazy to do it anymore. Boxwrench
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Replying to: boxwrench (Feb 26, 2007 7:54 pm) ..just wanted to let everyone know that I, too, just got the fix as well and my 03 sedona rides much better. Not smooth as glass, mind you (not that I expect that with a minivan!), but much of the harshness over small bumps has been greatly reduced. Print out the TSB and take it in to your Kia dealer if your ride is excessively rough. It really helps! Joan |
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Hi all, I have searched for the TSB about the struts but can't find it on the net. Can anyone post a link here? or email it to me at: chrisbatto  gmail.com? Thanks for any assistance Chris
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Replying to: chrisbatto (Apr 23, 2007 11:56 am) Here is a partial description of TSB #KT2007020501 from the KiaTech website. Just refer your dealer to that TSB #. If your Sedona is still within the warranty it should be at no cost. Mine was with 30k on the odometer. Try this site for info Boxwernch -------------- TSB No. KT2007020501 TSB Type General Language English Published 2/5/2007 Model Sedona [GQ](2005) Area N. America Gr./Sys./Comp Suspension System / Front Suspension System / Front Strut Assembly Symptom SSN001 - Noise Subject 2002-2005 Sedona Strut Mount Improvements (Chassis - 015) Description Some owners of 2002-2005 Sedona vehicles produced from 5/1/2001-8/31/2005 may complain of front suspension noise over rough road surfaces at speeds between 18-31 MPH. To reduce the noise Kia has redesigned the strut mount with a modified rubber composition to improve the overall sound dampening in the affected speed range. However, all other suspension components should be checked for performance prior to installing these replacement strut mounts. Concerns with worn out struts and/or rubber mounting components should be addressed before installing these revised mounts. This TSB should only be used for customer complaints at speeds between 18-31 MPH.
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Replying to: boxwrench (Apr 24, 2007 6:28 pm) Thank you, I signed up at: http://www.kiatechinfo.com/index.asp Got it all and more...you are too kind. Chris |
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Hi there, I have a Sedona '02. Looking for a pair of struts and seems unavailable after market. I have google and found nothing. Would you please advice me where to get them in reasonable price. Preferable online. May be a part number or something specific that can help me spot it. Do I need to get the strut mounts and dampers? The struts vibration issue discussion on this thread has been a year by now. Is there a fix for that yet? The problem seems getting worse. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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Replying to: bwayn (May 02, 2008 5:11 pm)
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