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#1 of 12 2002 Kia Computer Problems??? by twinmom01 May 18, 2007 (5:26 am)
Ok - first off I have to say I have been VERY happy with my kia over the past 5.5 years...   However last week we had to replace the shocks, struts and wiper motor to the tune of $1200 - considering it just came out from under bumper-bumper warrenty about 6 months ago (we have 71K miles on it) and we haven'thad big upheavels before this we are OK with it...   However the other day a bunch of lights flckered on and off (battery, parking brake, ABS) - we figured maybe the mechanics knocked a wire or two loose when replacing the wiper motor...   Well it up and died on us - we got it jumped and was heading to the mechanic to drop it off when waiting for a red light it let out a screeching sound and died...had it towed to our mechanic...   he looked at it said our Alt. was fried but called Kia because he said that hey had seen some computer problems on older Kias...sure enough the Kia service center said it sounded like something they would need to fix - so it got towed to the service center and now we wait...   Has anyone expereinced this??? We are waiting to hear back from the service center - we are lucky in that in previous minor problems (when under warrenty - things like our CD player dieing - one of the sliding doors getting stuck and something to do with the power steering column - all fixed no problems - no $$ out of our pocket) we have had excellent service from this service station so I know we are in "good" hands... Replies to this message: kiavanman (Aug 27, 2007 3:12 pm) twinmom01 (Aug 27, 2007 3:25 pm) kiavanman (Aug 28, 2007 2:57 am) and 1 more... coughlp (Sep 06, 2007 5:31 pm) dode (Sep 23, 2007 5:18 pm) dode (Sep 24, 2007 4:29 pm) bestman0627 (Aug 11, 2008 8:12 pm)
#2 of 12 kia issues by radiantbarrier Jul 22, 2007 (5:45 am)
we have 3 kias in our family 1 sedona and 2 sephias. our sephias both have flashing CEL. checked gas covers. sometimes on, car hesitates etc. both the same, took to 2 different mechanics, 2 completly diagnosis! one car is dead and sell it asap. please help
#3 of 12 Re: 2002 Kia Computer Problems??? [twinmom01] by kiavanman Aug 27, 2007 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: twinmom01 (May 18, 2007 5:26 am) Any resolution to this, my 02 Sedona just started doing the exact same thing, except my alternator is still good. Any luck? Replies to this message: twinmom01 (Aug 27, 2007 3:25 pm) kiavanman (Aug 28, 2007 2:57 am) twinmom01 (Aug 28, 2007 3:57 am)
#4 of 12 Re: 2002 Kia Computer Problems??? [kiavanman] by twinmom01 Aug 27, 2007 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: kiavanman (Aug 27, 2007 3:12 pm) we ended up with a new Alternator, battery and timing belt...this was right after we got the shocks and struts replaced...so we spent about $2500 in about 6 weeks time on the car...we are 3 payments from having it paid off...I figure with the amount of money we have sunk in - the only major thing left to go is the transmission and since that is still covered until we hit 100K miles...   Considering before this incident the only thing we paid for was oil changes and an occassional new tire I am still happy with my Kia and thier warrenty...I figure we will drive it until we hit 100K and then buy a new car... Replies to this message: kiavanman (Aug 28, 2007 2:57 am) twinmom01 (Aug 28, 2007 3:57 am)
#5 of 12 Re: 2002 Kia Computer Problems??? [twinmom01] by kiavanman Aug 28, 2007 (2:57 am)
Replying to: twinmom01 (Aug 27, 2007 3:25 pm) Thanks so much for your reply, we'll prepare ourselves. We have been happy with ours too, no major problems. We did replace the power steering pump right after having the 60k service. Other than routine items and service, it's been a good van (fingers crossed). Thanks again. Replies to this message: twinmom01 (Aug 28, 2007 3:57 am)
#6 of 12 Re: 2002 Kia Computer Problems??? [kiavanman] by twinmom01 Aug 28, 2007 (3:57 am)
Replying to: kiavanman (Aug 28, 2007 2:57 am) Oh my gosh...we had to have our power steering pump replaced too - luckly we totally looked over our van and made note of any weird noises and decided to take our van when it hit about 55K to the Kia service center - our side door was getting stuck and the steering wheel was a little shakey - they ended up having to install new bearings on the door and the power steering pump...and since it was prior to the 60K mark everything was covered.
#7 of 12 Re: 2002 Kia Computer Problems??? [twinmom01] by coughlp Sep 06, 2007 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: twinmom01 (May 18, 2007 5:26 am) We just had a similar problem. "alternator overload" Insurance said no coverage. While driving at 65 on highway 2002 sedona exploded all/many electronics fried battery exploaded. please email coughlpcomcast.net if you have any suggestions We have 90000 miles, car was great up to that point. Now it is totaled from ins co but they say mechanical failure so no coverage.
#8 of 12 Re: 2002 Kia Computer Problems??? [twinmom01] by dode Sep 23, 2007 (5:18 pm)
Replying to: twinmom01 (May 18, 2007 5:26 am) I am having same problem right now. The air bag, battery light and brake light went on. we finished up errands, car ran fine. when wife took out at night and turned lights on they went on, but went out right away. turned brights on and they went on then out right away. Taking in to dealer tomarrow. will keep posted. It is a 2002 with 71000 miles Replies to this message: dode (Sep 24, 2007 4:29 pm)
#9 of 12 Re: 2002 Kia Computer Problems??? [dode] by dode Sep 24, 2007 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: dode (Sep 23, 2007 5:18 pm) UPDATE>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>   Took car to kia today (MON) said they could'nt look at till Thur. No Good, my only car. Took to local garage, did testing and replaced alternator. Said alt was putting out around 19 volts, should of been around 15.5. This also caused damage to 2 year old battery (leaking). Got that replaced for free. 660 bucks for alt and belt. (had to change belt again as new alt is different than original so need different belt) 120 bucks for 4 new headlights, yes, the on and then off was them burning out. Brake light and battery light went off, but airbag light is still on. seems to run fine though. Any body know how to make airbag light go off. P.S. while car was in for work wife went with mother to local indian casino and won 1050 bucks. So all is not as bad. Who would of thunk hey!!!
#10 of 12 I think I have same problems. I got a message from Kia in Korea by bestman0627 Aug 11, 2008 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: twinmom01 (May 18, 2007 5:26 am) I live in Nashville & from Korea. After I bought 2002 Kia sedona turn on Check engine light. I want to fix for registeration in Nashvill TN. I visited KIA dealer shop in Antioch. I spent 2800$ for changing coils, wires, catalitic converters, timing belt...etc if include the other fix prices? more than 3500$, but they could not fix. And also the computer message was different every time when they check. Finally they said "Actually I don't know why"   I'm Korean. So I asked to KIA Factory in Korea about this problems directly. After a few days, I got a message from Califonia Kia Factory's someone who he got my message from South Korea.   He said "We know this problems but we can not tell you now yet. If we do not offer this problems to each dealer shops, they can not fix it, Even though they can fix it, in KIA dealer shops they can change only whole parts. This is law"   So Haow are ridiculous! They should not have changed it if they don't know that. If you have a check engine or electronic problems on doubt, Please do not fix it. KIA Eat Your Money like your Blood! Nobody know right now before announce a statement about this problems from KIA

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