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#21 of 30 by pao Mar 05, 2009 (1:20 pm)
have you checked to insure you have a good ground from the fuze box...also assuming you replaced your battery...did you go with one with a higher cold weather cranking.......I did on both...and havent a problem blowing bulbs in over two years now...03 Sorie EX here.....
#22 of 30 Re: light problems & warranty [zultanito] by thsmedley Mar 05, 2009 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: zultanito (Oct 13, 2007 4:17 am) Sorento Dome lights...very common issue.   There is a diode located in the dome light circuit (door only positio). It is not in there factory wiring diagram and is just as hard to find in the parts catolog.kia part number 9138a-3e000 should take care of that issue. It is taped into the wire harness under the lower left kick panel (by the fuse box). Replies to this message: floucka (Sep 23, 2009 9:55 am)
#23 of 30 lighting probs...06 LX.... by bossman2008 Mar 07, 2009 (3:25 pm)
I tried to upgrade my lights to some blue and they lasted less than a month and in 6 months I went thru 3 pairs...I was told at the store that I was touching the bulbs and should be using bulb grease...still went out...so I went back to the cheap yellow looking stock ones and they have been in there over 6 months now...I talked to a guy online and he went to hid lights...they have their own ballast and take less power to run...get them online ebay less than a $100 bucks...sorry to hear about all these problems cause we sure do love ours...scott
#24 of 30 2005 Sorento LX, bulbs, brakes, and batteries by tonyj4 Jun 24, 2009 (10:26 am)
Anyone else had these problems, found fixes?   56000 Miles, bought new in October '05. I just installed my third battery. When they die, they just die, no warning whatsoever. Turn the key, snapping/cracking sound, dead battery. Yesterday I noticed the battery was still very warm even after 3 or 4 hours out of the vehicle, this was a Bosch that I purchased in November '08. I am pretty sure the batteries are shorting out internally.   Also, my headlights and tailights have been popping since about 6 months after buying it. I gave up on the dealer a long time ago. I love the vehicle so I just deal with it.   Also, a third issue. My brake rotors have now been turned on the lathe 3 times in 56k miles. They keep warping. I have never had to have this done this many times on ANY other vehicle I have owned in 25 years.   So, lets see...   Replaced more batteries Replaced more bulbs and turned more rotors... than on any vehicle I have EVER owned.. but I still LOVE this SUV.. What is wrong with me??? Replies to this message: bossman2008 (Jun 24, 2009 11:30 am) tonyj4 (Jun 24, 2009 7:12 pm) pao (Jun 25, 2009 6:56 am)
#25 of 30 Re: 2005 Sorento LX, bulbs, brakes, and batteries [tonyj4] by bossman2008 Jun 24, 2009 (11:30 am)
Replying to: tonyj4 (Jun 24, 2009 10:26 am) ...so sorry to hear that you are having the same problem as I had....I gave up on changing anymore bulbs until I can afford to do the HID's up front and use led lights everywhere else...my battery went out too...I have read alot from different websites on the Sorento and everyone says the same thing they love them but hate the trivial problems they are having...my brake pads went out this last time and ruined the rotors..so I went to Autozone and bought new rotors and new pads...I decided to go up this time to the ceramic they have...so far so good...I know that I sure can tell a difference at the beginning...I also installed a cold air kit from Spectre Performance...you have to buy the individual parts but well worth it...I got mine from Autozone too...hope this helps.... Replies to this message: tonyj4 (Jun 24, 2009 7:12 pm)
#26 of 30 Re: 2005 Sorento LX, bulbs, brakes, and batteries [bossman2008] by tonyj4 Jun 24, 2009 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: bossman2008 (Jun 24, 2009 11:30 am) Too bad Kia isn't stepping up. They really do make a great vehicle with some trivial problems that could be easily be resolved..
#27 of 30 Re: 2005 Sorento LX, bulbs, brakes, and batteries [tonyj4] by pao Jun 25, 2009 (6:56 am)
Replying to: tonyj4 (Jun 24, 2009 10:26 am) blubs are a constant problem in the sorie....had a 03 EX....finally when to a higher output batter y and stuck with stock sylvannia auto bulbs....didnt have any more problems with bulbs....also I stop using the auto on function for the lights...I noticed when them set of auto on...at start up the headlamps would slightly flash on starting....turning the auto function off..eliminated this...telling me there is some sort of electrical surge going on.....I also noticed the radio dial would flash as well if left on.....so I basically simply started turning everything off when I turned off the Sorie...   Rotors....yes the OEM ones are lousy....replace with aftermarket ones when you can...and dont overtighten the lugs....they should be hand tighten to the proper specs   Sorie finally gave out after 5 years and 115k when the front differential let go and eveloped a coolant leak at a y joint that required the motor to be lifted in order to access the part for replacement ($30 for the part and 5 hours labor alone)....approx $4500 to replace the differential .....car wasnt worth that much so donated it........I enjoyed it while it lasted...but not convinced the drivetrains are built to sustain long term wear and tear.......
#29 of 30 Re: light problems & warranty [thsmedley] by floucka Sep 23, 2009 (9:55 am)
Replying to: thsmedley (Mar 05, 2009 2:19 pm) Where did you get the replacement diode? Do you have to go through a dealer? How much does it cost? Thanks.
#30 of 30 Can't get tail lights to work by kandiskia Oct 16, 2009 (5:14 pm)
I have a 2003 Sorento that I have been having some electrical problems with. The tailights are both out, but the brake lights still work. I changed the bulbs on both sides, checked the fuses and had a Kia dealer check the wiring. They said they don't know what is causing the problem, but that it could be the electronic control module. Has anyone else had this problem? They want $400 for the part and 2 hours labour to install it so i would like to know if that is the problem before I get it done. Thanks.

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