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Kia Sorento Lights and Bulbs

30 messages,  Last post on Oct 16, 2009 at 5:14 PM

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Re: 2005 Sorento LX, bulbs, brakes, and batteries [bossman2008] by tonyj4
Jun 24, 2009 (7:12 pm)
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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..
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Re: 2005 Sorento LX, bulbs, brakes, and batteries [tonyj4] by pao
Jun 25, 2009 (6:56 am)
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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.......
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Re: light problems & warranty [thsmedley] by floucka
Sep 23, 2009 (9:55 am)
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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.
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Can't get tail lights to work by kandiskia
Oct 16, 2009 (5:14 pm)
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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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