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I have a 04 lx 4x4. it's got 47K miles. Recently there's a shake you can feel in the steering wheel and the floor. Starts at 63mph roughly. Had alignment, new tires, rebalancing, new end links. Still shakes. It's really ticking me off now. Dealer hasn't a clue. The shop that did the other work is just guessing, and that tend to add up. Anyone have ideas? I would rather do the work myself, but running out ideas. Rotors, cv, ???
thanks
the transmission is probably the transfer case oil need to be replaced easy fix but a bit fiddley.
Needless to say, I am concerned. This is after a recent oil change. After the recall work... Any ideas on what the issue is and have you seen it before?
drives fine going straight but when make turns feels like the
back wheels are locking up.
Dealer has replaced rear differential, clutch pack assy, and
still is doing the same problem
Please any help!!
Last year the car refused to go into 4WD HI when I was in sand. The dealer replaced a "motor" which was quite expensive but covered by the warranty.
Now I find I can get into 4WD HI only if I stop the car and put it into neutral, which should only be necessary if I want to go into low.
Has anyone else had any experience along these lines?
Also, I have the trip-tek (spelling?) transmission. It doesn't hold the vehicle back when I go down steep hills. Rather it pops out of first into second when the rpms get high enough.
Otherwise, I've been satisfied with the vehicle and the service.
1st you must Diagnose the problem:
Take your car to Auto Zone or Advanced Auto. Ask them to run a diagnostic on your car (its Free)
After the Diagnostic they will present you with a code. The code I received was: P0504 and P0571, Break Switch circuit A or A/B problem. If the code you’re given is the same as mines then buy the part. The part was around $14.
How to fix:
Tools Needed: Brake Switch (The part you just bought from Auto whatever), A flash light and a wrench set. (I bought a small wrench set at home depot for $8.85)
UNPLUG YOUR BATTERY FIRST.
Inside your car, locate your break petal. Laying on your back follow the stem of the break petal up; there you’ll see the break light switch. Unplug it, press the break petal down in order to unscrew the break switch.
Once you remove it, place the nut you just unscrewed from the old switch to the new switch and then install the new one. (On the tip of the break switch there is a white appendage that can be pressed in make sure that part is pressed in by the break petal stem once break petal is released.) Screw it back into place.
Re-plug the plug you removed and re-connect the battery.
You should no longer see your Check Engine light or the ESC light.
Congrats you fixed your own ESC light issue.
Total price: Around $20-$25 bucks
Time it took: 1:30hr (Because i was figuring it out as i went)
This worked for my kia
Hope this helps you...
:sick:
After I had the car for a year, the backup camera began working only intermittently. Of course, when I take it in for service it works fine. This was a feature that cost extra.
Overall, I am pleased with the car and it has not failed mechanically yet. But Kia fights a battle concerning quality, and these "little" things do not add to their reputation (or lack of) for being a quality car manufacturer. I took a chance leaving Toyota, and I really don't think these items would have broken in such a short time had I bought a Highlander.
Would greatly appreciate your input.
The KIA dealership/service is responsible for this under warranty, regardless of where the problem is.
This update changed the transmission pressure. When I brought it back, they did a "reset" I guess back to the original specs (prior to update) and now the "thud" is gone.
Also, the Sorento apparently has a feature where is learns how you drive. I didn't full understand when the mechanic was explaining how it works, but, I am guessing that it increases and decreases trans pressure based on this "learned drive" system which may mean a reset on the cpu every so often.
I hope you were able to resolve this issue.
This started happening 2 months ago. Mileage was under 70k.
Here is a thread about it but it is from 2011...
http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2003/kia/sorento/fuel_system_gasoline/problem.asp- x
To my surprise Kia doesn’t stand behind their product. Too bad we do not have a lemon law in Canada. I would Never buy a Kia again!!!! If you research Kia Sorento, I am not the only person to have major problems with the vehicle OR Kia Canada.
DON’T BUY A KIA!!
:mad:
Best site to go to for prices/warranty/info...
I found it to be better to just buy a garmin or tomtom (preferrably garmin). The in-dash items are pricey and higher quality than the standard stereo that comes with the Sorento. Also you would have to upgrade your speakers otherwise the quality of sound won't be so great.
If price doesn't matter than definitely check out the web site I listed.
One of the bad things that can happen is sludge. You can pump it into your tank and never even know it. It can gum up everything and cause fuel to blow back. Once it gets into your system, expect a lot of problems.
What was the milage on the vehicle when this started? Have you had check engine lights? Overheating? etc.
I already unload mine partly because of this issue and partly because of the piss poor gas mileage.
If you need any detail from the official notice, let me know. I would also be curious if the fixes they recommend actually fix the problem.
Something like a bulletin number or some reference i could use when contacting them.
Correct.
Letter dated Jan 24.
Why is Kia conducting this service campaign?
The service campaign is related to the air filter situated near your fuel tank. Over time, the fuel tank air filter accumulates dirt, which can restrict airflow. If the fuel tank air filter is not replaced during regular maintenance the restriction of air flow will eventually reach the point where your vehicle may experience fueling difficulties, such as fuel backflow from the fuel filter neck when refueling the vehicle.
What will Kia do?
Kia will replace your vehicle's fuel tank air filter one time, at no cost to you.
The letter also recommends that once the fuel clicks off not to continue pumping gas.
If you have any questions or problems with dealers not responding to your service request call Kia's Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-333-4542 or through the owner's section of www.kia.com.
Letter is signed - Consumer Affairs Department.
So it appears the numerous complaints caused Kia to acknowledge an issue when refueling and make an attempt to correct it.
Hope this helps peeps who still have the issue. Maybe if I knew this was coming I would have kept my Sorento. Nah - fuel economy was horrible.