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Re: Strut Problems - 2004 EX [boxwrench] by redptc
Feb 07, 2007 (12:03 pm)
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Replying to: boxwrench (May 11, 2006 5:37 am)

KIA has a TSB on noisey front struts!!!!!! They have new mounts that will get rid of the noise over rough roads??? It`s for 2002-2005 SEDONAS.I had a 2003 sedona and it was very noisey over rough roads at low speeds.(TSB#KT2007020501)GOOD LUCK I HOPE THIS WORKS.
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Re: Strut Problems - 2004 EX [redptc] by boxwrench
Feb 08, 2007 (5:37 pm)
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Replying to: redptc (Feb 07, 2007 12:03 pm)

Thanks redptc - I usually check KiaTech site frequently, and just last week looked for something new, but nothing.
 
How ironic that they came up with a TSB on Monday about the nagging problem of strut noise. I had checked out the Kia forum on another site, and there were many, many complaints about strut noise. Called my Dealer, Daytona Kia, and the service Mag. said he would order the new isolation mounts, and call me when they came in for an appointment. I told him I had printed out the TSB, and would give it to him, but he must have seen it himself.
I've had my 04 Sedona EX in a couple times for the problem, but each time they would try something, but it never did any good. Now maybe Kia finally realized that there was a problem after-all!! Will let the forum know how it works out.
As a side note, the other day I tried to bounce the front of my Sedona as a test for shocks/struts like we used to do in years past, --you know, - it should bounce once then stop,--- Well.... I couldn't get the car to move at all, not even a slight bit. Which leads me to wonder if the springs, or even the struts are too strong for the suspension, thus making it feel as if there is a solid connection between the wheel and the body?? I tested a few other Sedona's & had the same result, This has to be the first vehicle that doesn't have any movement up and down that I have ever seen. Try it and see what you get. My EX has just passed 30K.
 
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Re: Strut Problems - 2004 EX [boxwrench] by redptc
Feb 08, 2007 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: boxwrench (Feb 08, 2007 5:37 pm)

Good luck on the new mounts.I had a 2003 sedona which my sister-in-law has now. I`ll have to tell her about this.I have a 2006 sedona now .Really nice ride.Like us know how this turns out.
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Re: Strut Problems - 2004 EX [redptc] by vanpj
Feb 10, 2007 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: redptc (Feb 07, 2007 12:03 pm)

I am having same problem on my 2005 EX. What is TSB? I took mine into dealer and he said that is the way it is supposed to sound. Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: Strut Problems - 2004 EX [vanpj] by redptc
Feb 10, 2007 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: vanpj (Feb 10, 2007 10:36 am)

TSB # KT2007020501 (TECH SERVICE BULLETIN)
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Re: Strut Problems - 2004 EX [redptc] by vanpj
Feb 10, 2007 (1:13 pm)
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Replying to: redptc (Feb 10, 2007 11:07 am)

Thanks for quick response. I'll try to get a copy of TSB from dealer and hopefully get problem resolved. Thanks again.
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Re: Strut Problems - 2004 EX [redptc] by minivanfrank
Feb 17, 2007 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: redptc (Feb 07, 2007 12:03 pm)

Hello! My question concerns coverage for the TSB.
 If your vehicle is beyond the 5 year/60K warranty, does the TSB still get accomplished for free...or must you be in the warranty time frame in order for that to occur?
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Re: Strut Problems - 2004 EX [minivanfrank] by 97xpresso
Feb 17, 2007 (3:03 pm)
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Replying to: minivanfrank (Feb 17, 2007 12:57 pm)

TSB means nothing when it comes to waranties, just a published fix to technicians for a common problem. The only way you'll get a free repair is if a re-call was involved for safety reasons.
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Re: Strut Problems - 2004 EX [97xpresso] by joe131
Feb 18, 2007 (5:37 pm)
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Replying to: 97xpresso (Feb 17, 2007 3:03 pm)

Are you saying a car which is eigible for warranty repairs would not have TSB problems fixed for free?
A yes answer means the owner would pay.
A no answer means the owner would not have to pay.
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Re: Strut Problems - 2004 EX [joe131] by redptc
Feb 18, 2007 (5:47 pm)
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Replying to: joe131 (Feb 18, 2007 5:37 pm)

Check with your dealer first.A TSB is a guide for the mechanic to go by.

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