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Kia Sorento Heating and Air Conditioning

rwestonrweston Member Posts: 2
One of the three lights on the manual HVAC controls of our 2005 Sorento has gone out. I've found that 97309 3e000 is the part number for the bulbs on a 2004. Can anyone verify that that is the same part number for the 2005 model? More importantly, how do I get to the light??? I read one post that suggested there's a circuit board and soldering involved but I haven't determined if the whole control head needs to be removed or if the knob can be disassembled from the front. Has anyone actually replaced these bulbs? Thanks!

Ray
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  • tonyfordtonyford Member Posts: 15
    Pretty cold day, about 28 degrees, stopped at store and left vehicle idling in Park. Before I went into the store the heater was working fine, when I returned cool air was coming out of the air ducts. Did NOT change any settings. I had to get going and couldn't do any more investigating, but as soon as I drove off the heat out of the ducts was hot again.
    Normally a condition like this would be attributed to a low coolant level, but the coolant level is right where it should be.

    Anyone else experience this? If so what was the fix?

    2006 Kia Sorento 4x4
  • brandon3350brandon3350 Member Posts: 1
    The heater has stop working unless at a high rpm. Its a 2004 Sorento. Any answers?
  • tonyfordtonyford Member Posts: 15
    I have come to the conclusion that my wife's Kia Sorento is a piece of ****.
  • fixmykiafixmykia Member Posts: 1
    I have an 04 and it just started having this same problem. I thought it may be a thermostat problem, but not sure. Did you get yours fixed?
  • triffetriffe Member Posts: 1
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  • roberth5roberth5 Member Posts: 1
    Your antifreeze is low. Get a gallon or two of the pre-mix antifreeze and fill the tank near the fire wall (passengers side). Just make sure you do it when the engine is cool, otherwise releasing the cap under pressure can release a rush of very hot water/antifreeze. I beleive the tank at the firewall holds about a gallon, after a couple of trips and once the engine is cool, check and fill it as needed to the proper levels.

    My antifreeze is going low all the time, I do not know why! I suspect the radiator cap is bad. If the system does not hold pressure, the antifreeze will boil off. Keeping the fluid under pressure prevents it from boiling off. The cap is suppose to keep the system under pressure. If your cap were bad, I would think the system would have low pressure and hence, allow the antifreeze to boil off.

    The heater in the Kia Sorento, with proper fluid levels should cause you to roll down the windows in sub-zero weather.

    BTW, how's your dome lights, had the diode problem yet?
  • tonyfordtonyford Member Posts: 15
    I wish it was that easy. My anti-freeze level right where is should be, full. That is not the problem. I don't think enough hot water is flowing thru the heater core at idle speed. Either it be the design of engine, the water pump is not circulating the heated water fast enough at idle I do not know, but when driving normally, the heat is fine.
  • kman69kman69 Member Posts: 1
    The battery on our 2003 Kia Sorento went dead after we jump stared it the climate control started reading Celsius not Fahrenheit. Can anyone please let me know how do I fix this problem
    thank you
  • tyler9tyler9 Member Posts: 2
    Push and hold the AMB button and while doing so push and hold the temp down button until it changes. Mine seems to change on its own every now and then.
  • tyler9tyler9 Member Posts: 2
    My 2005 Sorento with 92000km's on it has had its heating module replaced twice under warranty and the problem is still not fixed. The problem is that when the vehicle is started the heating works fine as normal. About 30 minutes into driving the dash vents start blowing out colder air even when the setting is on the floor and defrost. If the drive is longer the heat output starts to cool off to the point I have to increase the temperature. It eventually gets to the point that I have to keep the heat on high which is 32 Celsius to get the heat. The heat is there (as noted on high it kicks out full heat) but at 30 or 31 during a long drive it will kick out cool air.. almost aircondioning cool. Anyone else have this issue?? The dealer hasn't heard of anyone else or know what the problem might be?
  • wknoxwknox Member Posts: 2
    I'm having the same problem it just started a couple month's ago.
    no matter how much antifreeze we put in it doesn't work. If we're driving after a while it works but. other then that you might as well run the a/c.
    does any one know what the problem is??????
    help :mad:
  • mnkids2kiasmnkids2kias Member Posts: 10
    Okay,
    My wife has a 2003 Sorento EX.
    She experienced the same trouble and they found the following and I was surprised.

    The resevour tank apparently is pressurized in opposition to other makes where it is vented to the atmosphere. It sounded like the dealer was stretching when they told me she needed a new resivor. but walla that solved it. I t sound though that now that it is out of warranty I will be dropping big dollars when it happens again. Sounds like a persistant problem.
  • paopao Member Posts: 1,867
    the coolant resevoir..if that is what you are referring too is ease to replace....about $80-100 for the part itself from the dealer........labor kills ya......install it yourself!!
  • wknoxwknox Member Posts: 2
    i just had the resevior change in my kia and the dealer said its very common in kia sorento's it has to be how its positioned
  • paopao Member Posts: 1,867
    not so much on how its positioned as to how it is made...the OEM ones causing the provlems have ribbed bottom..the new ones are smooth...seems the ribbed moldings have a tendency to crack and leak over time...
  • gail15gail15 Member Posts: 2
    We have a Kia Spectra 2004. Last year the air conditioning stopped blowing through the vents after 30 minutes of a 5 hour trip. We can hear the blower still working but it only emits a trickle of cool air through the vent. If we turn it off for 30 minutes or switch to vents with no AC the blower works just fine. I might think it was freezing up on us but it does the same thing in the winter when we have it on heat. The heated air just stops coming into the cabin after 30 minutes and we freeze. Does anyone have a answer for this problem? Dealership says they haven't heard of anyone with this problem. They have been unable to recreate the conditions anytime we have taken it in. Any ideas?
  • mart3mart3 Member Posts: 1
    Hello gail15,

    I have the exact same problem with my spectra 2005... do you have any information...?
  • gail15gail15 Member Posts: 2
    We have been told it sounds like it might be the Blend Door Actuator that is causing the problem. Our mechanic is getting the part from the dealership.
  • webbsterwebbster Member Posts: 1
    I own a 06 kia sorento i had the same problem they pulled some leaves out of my vents. Which i thought they where full of crap ,but so far so good. I have heard of the reservoir where you put you're antifreeze in some cases have had some cracks in them.
    all though i do not go to that dealer ship no more the gave me a run around for three weeks on this issue. hope that helps some
  • marcogmarcog Member Posts: 2
    My wife's 03 had the same problem, but the water temp gauge was slow to come up to the normal heat range. I changed the thermostat. It has rubber seals on it that were damaged/worn. It heats up quickly now.
  • tedf09tedf09 Member Posts: 1
    My 2006 sorento tx as a problem with the climate control, some time it's on some timeit's not. when on auto its blowing cold air through the AC, there is no warm air coming through at all. my dealer told me a new contol unit was requiered £900 fitted. Any body got a cheaper solution. I live near Chester UK.
  • richy4richy4 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 06 Sorento XT with climate control, it was working fine but for some reason now the fan will not switch off it seems to be constantly running at about setting 3, All the other buttons work and temperatures are ok but the fan will not switch off at the off button and cannot be reduced to less than the 3 fan setting . Anybody got any help or advice ? Thanks :mad:
  • harveywbharveywb Member Posts: 1
    2006 KIA sorento had no heat - under warranty and the dealership replaced the blend door actuator because of an internal shot. Heat returned. :)
  • krokokroko Member Posts: 1
    My 2003 Kia Sorento, has a problem with it's heater. Only works intermittently at high speed. Also, the reservoir appears to lose coolant though I can not seem to find any leaks in the system. Anyone have any ideas? I'm freezing my tail off.
  • tonyfordtonyford Member Posts: 15
    You could have a blown head gasket. Coolant is entering the engine and being blown out the exhaust.
    Or, you heater core could have a leak in it.

    Just wondering you say it only works intermittenly at "high speed". At other speeds does the heater stay on and blow hot air?

    If so, it is not the heater core or coolant per se, but a problem with your blower motor.

    Could be any one of multiple causes.
  • paopao Member Posts: 1,867
    if you are losing coolant from the reservoir....you probably have a crack in the bottom of it...a know weak point in the early models.....probably need to replace the reservoir.....can be done yourself.....prices vary on the container from 40-100 depending on your dealer.....
  • eg6122eg6122 Member Posts: 1
    Hi,
    My Kia is having the same problem. The warranty is out. Do you know how much the part was and how long did it take them to get the car back to you. Thanks for your help.">
  • grbossman1grbossman1 Member Posts: 1
    Did you ever solve your problem? I'm having the same issue
  • paopao Member Posts: 1,867
    http://www.kiacarparts.net/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=2- 14819&chapter=&Sectionids=0,51825&groupid=4302&subgroupid=2378&componentid=0&mak- e=18&model=Sorento&year=2006&graphicID=2310070&callout=7&catalogid=2&displayCata- logid=0

    this appears to be the part..did a search at just one online kia parts place....part runs about $100, assuming this is the correct one.....one say its a one day job, but probably depends on how much disassembly of the duct work and console they have to do......do the math at $90 an hour labor........the dealership should be able to look in their shop manual and give you a time estimate to replace it...
  • kirtland29kirtland29 Member Posts: 2
    Like all the others it seems I too am having the same issues... AC blows only when it wants to. All was fine till I had it at the dealer for routine maintenance now at idle it does not blow cold or hot. not till I start moving does it work. now it seems to not work at all. any suggestions as to how to replace the blower motor. Checked all the fuses and relays and all is good. Next is replace the blower... Help?
  • paopao Member Posts: 1,867
    I had an 03 sorie...and you had to access the entire circuit board..and yes it is a pain in the butt to get to and yes the diode light requires a little skill to attach.....wasnt worth my time and effort to fix.....with over 100k on the sorie...
  • rwestonrweston Member Posts: 2
    I'm beginning to think the same way. Ours has over 100K as well and we are probably going to be looking to replace it in another year or so. If it's a lot of trouble and there's a chance I could break the control head in the process, I think we can live without a lamp behind the knob.

    Ray
  • 1108malcolm1108malcolm Member Posts: 1
    ATC Unit controlling everything to do with heating and A/C has died. Permanent heat coming from air vents.
    Had car in for a gear box refit and came back like this. Fuses seem ok, unit had both plugs fitted to rear.
    Help - unexpected hot weather in Scotland and no A/C !!
    Kia Sorento, 2.5D, 2004.
  • roknrobn07roknrobn07 Member Posts: 1
    Hi!
    We just bought a used 2003 Sorento and the A/C went out. We replaced the A/C compressor and charged the system with the correct amount of freon and oil...it worked for 5-10 minutes and shut off. We are now thinking that the original A/C compressor wasn't bad at all. It's like something is shorting out or????? Please help if you can! We are in Texas in 108 degree weather!! Thanks so much!
  • tonyfordtonyford Member Posts: 15
  • kialeeakialeea Member Posts: 1
    Without sounding redundit, my wifes 2007 Kia Sorento LX 4X4 automatic has these problems:
    1. On occation the AC will just quit putting out cold air, though the fan continues to blow (hot air)
    2. On occation the Heater will just quit producuing hot air and cold air is being dispursed.

    In addition, we have noticed that when breaking at night, the light will slightly go dim. Not sure if this is related, just FYI. My wife is very tenatious as to her up keep and regular maintenance of hr vehicle. With over 30 + days of triple digits, and winter nearing, I want to get this corrected ASAP. Any directions? I have read that AutoZone will do a diagnostic test and provide part replacement number.
  • rick174rick174 Member Posts: 3
    I will keep everyone posted as this situation develops. Noticed NO HEAT ....Checked the coolant tank and it was empty...radiator was full...Dealer pressure tested system and no loss of fluid was noted...In drive home I noticed I still have NO Heat in the rough range selection of 70-79 deg. I am monitoring coolant tank to see if level drops....Has anyone solved this problem? Thanks, Rick
  • plwhorseplwhorse Member Posts: 1
    I know this is way late post but we had similar issue after work was done. Found that there was air bubble in coolant system due to hose being removed during work. This caused car to not have heat. To bleed out just popped the radiator cap and ran air out and works fine now.
  • johnw489johnw489 Member Posts: 3
    my sorento will not switch from hot to cold any more. ive been told it "might" be some sort of actuator door or blend door something like that. i can appreciate my mechanics advice but he has done some repairs for me in the past and they took lots of expensive trial and error. before it finally stuck on cold the problem was intermittent and i blew it off as the thermostat(im from old old school) but the the engine temp was fine according to the gauge and i went ahead and had the guy flush my radiator with pressure because he said it was much better than just changing out the fluid with new.
  • johnw489johnw489 Member Posts: 3
    i have the same model and year. i have never seen these bulbs or indicator of hvac. are they down at the console next to the cubby? ive had kias since they came over from korea almost and the only serious complaint i have had is the electrical system. the bulbs on mine are always burning out. i mean ALWAYS. i have the cyclopse light over the back end out now. i also own a 1997 mustang and have never ever replaced a single bulb. it has 115,000 miles on it too. let me know about those lights please
  • johnw489johnw489 Member Posts: 3
    WOW, i have the exact same problem i just had a difficult time explaining it. glad you posted this brother. i hope to read down and find a less expensive way to repair it. like you i plan on retiring it soon but i tend to get attached to cars. the sorento has performed quite well. quick acceleration for a v6 and all the airbags make me feel at ease for my familys safety when theyre out. its been very dependable for the last 8 years too. i have 85 thousand miles and besides the constant replacing of the light bulbs we have enjoyed it on many a vacation and around town.
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