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Re: 2002 Kia Sedona AC Problem [dode] by times2
Apr 26, 2007 (4:17 am)
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Replying to: dode (Apr 25, 2007 2:07 pm)

This is a common problem with older Sedonas. I had a 2002 EX that had the same problem. If you search the Kia Sedona Problems discussion for "coolant lines", you'll find plenty of people who had the same problem. I think among the discussion we determined it was probably a problem of dis-similar metals. They didn't cover it under warranty anyway. Here's part of one of my old postings.
 
#1147 of 1373 Re: Coolant Leak from Rear Heater Lines [spectraman] by times2 Feb 08, 2006 (7:59 am)
Replying to: spectraman (Feb 07, 2006 10:56 pm)
 
The dealer said that because the lines were rusted through from New York State salt, it wasn't covered. I asked about the 5 year rust through warranty, and he said that was only on the body. (By the way, if the body doesn't rust all the way through - it's not covered - I have the rear liftback rust under the chrome that they won't fix). He said the Kia Rep confirmed that it wasn't covered. I haven't fought it too much yet because I needed the van back. Yesterday, I got the van back. I paid for the repair plus a cooling system flush. Now - I have no rear heat. The fan blows cold air. I called them this morning and have another appointment on Monday (02/13/06). I bought the van as the second owner with 26,000 miles on it. I had the dealer who sold it to me (who was not a Kia Dealer) flush the coolant system when I bought it, but Kia is not denying it because it wasn't flushed by them, they're denying because of our use of salt during the winter.
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UPDATE.....................UPDATE by dode
May 10, 2007 (4:42 pm)
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Took vehicle to my area dealership and explained problem. They talked to Kia rep and they offered to go half on the repair of changing the a/c lines AND the coolent lines for $800. ($400 my half cost) Not a bad deal compared to local mechanic who wanted 950 just for the a/c. Sounds like they know they have a problem and will meet you half way. Now if I can just keep people I know from dying and having to go to funerals and post poning my appointments, I can finally get it done.
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Re: UPDATE.....................UPDATE [dode] by 11b33t
May 13, 2007 (12:38 pm)
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Replying to: dode (May 10, 2007 4:42 pm)

Good idea to check the following link to stay abreast of any potetial issues:
 
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Re: 2002 Kia Sedona AC Problem [times2] by minivanfrank
May 15, 2007 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: times2 (Apr 26, 2007 4:17 am)

I think that dode is talking about freon lines...not the coolant lines.
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Re: 2002 Kia Sedona AC Problem [minivanfrank] by dode
May 15, 2007 (2:26 pm)
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Replying to: minivanfrank (May 15, 2007 1:46 pm)

I am talking about BOTH sets of lines that go to the rear. Just got it back today. They changed both the a/c lines and the coolent lines and recharged the a/c and flushed the coolent system. My cost was $400. I think I got a good deal, though they should not of rusted through this fast anyway. After dropping off the car my wife took the shuttle to the rental car joint, (by the way, Kia never charged us for the rental car either) she was talking to another guy who was in getting his coolant lines changed for the 3RD time. Thats ridiculous. Is there something I can spray on these lines now that they are new to help prevent this again. Rustoleum paint or spray on undercoating??
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Re: 2002 Kia Sedona AC Problem [dode] by skulbalski
May 19, 2007 (1:53 pm)
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Replying to: dode (May 15, 2007 2:26 pm)

I have had an intermittent problem with my A/C on a 2002 Kia Sedona as well. More often than not, it blows hot air. Can you tell me who you contacted to have them foot half the bill? I'd like to try as well. Thank you!
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Re: 2002 Kia Sedona AC Problem [skulbalski] by dode
May 23, 2007 (3:37 pm)
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Replying to: skulbalski (May 19, 2007 1:53 pm)

My a/c lines where rusted through and had no freon left. The dealer talked to corporate and got me the deal
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Air Conditioner Problems in 2006 Kia Sedona EX by byyall
Jul 19, 2007 (1:41 pm)
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I have had my new Kia Sedona at the dealership 3 times for problems with my AC. At times it works well. Other times it blows hot air out of the drivers side, COLD air on the right side and hot air from the floor vents, all at the same time.
 
One time they said they "couldn't duplicate the problem". When I took it back again for the same problem they said it was low on freon and a nut was loose.
 
In less than a month it was repeating the same thing. Took it BACK TO THE DEALER, made the service advisor sit in the car and showed him what it was doing. He kept the car 6 days. He called me and said "we had to talk to Kia about this problem. Your car is ready to go."
 
I received a call today from a KIA representative who had been involved in this. She said the service advisor told her there was NOT a problem they could find. After talking to the advisor today I am very scared this will be the way the dealership handles all service problems. There are other dealers but they are 2 hours away and I would have to leave the car with them.
 
What good is a warranty if they don't FIX what is wrong?
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Re: 2002 Kia Sedona AC Problem [dode] by ch8265
Sep 28, 2007 (4:24 pm)
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Replying to: dode (Apr 25, 2007 2:07 pm)

I bought a used 2002 kia sedona in Jan 2006. I always suspected that the AC wasn't as cold as it should be but my spouse and father in law kept telling me that it just didn't seem like it due to all the open space that needed to be cooled. Getting toward the end of summer 2007 and I seem to have warm air coming out of the vents. With temps in the high 90's and low 100's, AC is a must here in the Carolina's. I planned to have the AC problem looked at in the spring next year. I'm glad I will have something to go by. I would also like to know what the cost would be to repair the problem if that is the case with my kia.
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Re: 2002 Kia Sedona AC Problem [ch8265] by dode
Sep 28, 2007 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: ch8265 (Sep 28, 2007 4:24 pm)

With 65,000 miles on my 2002, the first hot day of spring, mine blew nothing but hot air. Took it local mechanic and he did pressure test and found rusted through a/c and coolent lines for the rear air and heat underneath the car. He quoted me 950 to fix and suggested trying Kia first. I took it to kia and they agreed to split the cost 50/50 and there price was 800 to fix both a/c and coolant lines. The 950 above was just for a/c as coolant lines where rusty, but not leaking. I think they know they have a problem. DON'T WAIT till spring, this will only add miles on and have less of chance of getting some sort of deal like I got. How many miles on yours?? Keep me posted on your results.

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