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I also checked prices for some parts and accessories. An extra keyless remote = $105 plus $40 to program it. Kia oil filter = $5. The wiper inserts (they told you have to buy/replace the blade too) = $17.
hicaffa - I looked at one Sorento with the hood deflector (also with tow hitch, bike rack, load warrior, rain visor) in the showroom. The installation for hood deflector looks simple. There are 5 or 6 clips. Like you mentioned before, I think I have remove the front grille. Any idea it may be difficult for car wash? I have a feeling that it will becomes a leaf gutter during the fall here.
Funny story-I thought I had an electrical problem, the interior cabin overhead lights kept flashing on and off -- turns out I left the dial next to the 4Wd all the way up, and when the Auto-Light would come on (I was going under a series of bridges) so would the cabin lights.
Still find myself wishing the trip to work was longer.
-mike
The groaning sound is the ABS pressurization and self test, it is normal.
To be proper, Kia (and others) should not say 10 speakers but 10 "drivers". The speakers in the doors are either biaxial or coaxial. This simply means that one speaker basket (frame) mounts 2 drivers (midrange + woofer)in it. Audiophiles use the term driver to denote an electromagnetic transducer- be it a woofer, midrange or tweeter.
Second gear should not last that long unless you really have your foot in it. The transmission shift points are determined by several factors, one of which is throttle position. Upshifts are delayed so that the engine can deliver better acceleration when you press down hard on the gas. I will check the shift points on my Sorento under moderate throttle, on level ground and report back.
Anyone have the remote fuel door release option (working)? If so, country and month purchased?
Thanks,
1-2 @ ~ 12 mph
2-3 @ ~ 19 mph
3-4 @ ~ 35 mph
Naturally, shift points will rise if accelerator pressure is increased- but I tried to keep pressure at a minimum so you could duplicate these conditions on your Sorento. In any case, all shifts ocurred before the tach reached 2000 rpm.
-mike
I will agree with you....the Vehicle Service and Customer service Kia provides has a long way to go, but I knew that going in. God knows JD Powers didn't have many good things to say about Kia service.
Try this someday your really bored and want your eyes opened. Go to the other vehicle problem posts here in Edmunds...and take a look at Jeep, or Land Rover, or Ford, or Chrysler, or Jaguar, or BMW....Take a look....and feel very happy that you Bought your Sorento..and only have the superficial problems you have mentioned.
Happy Motoring.
-mike
I got my Sorento almost four months now, the only problem is the dry door hinges (WD40 didn't help much). to cause the squeaking noise. It looks like they are made by the material other than metal. Plastic?
The dealer that tried to fix the squeaking noise is keep sending me email to follow up and ask me to come back when the problem comes back again. I couldn't go back because it's almost 20 miles from my house. And I could go to my dealer which is 3 miles away. Anyway, the service is great for both.
-mike
1) To Brooklyn1951, I think your characterization is largely correct except for one issue: The coax speakers are almost certainly tweeter/woofer units. Since the source of bass sounds is largely undetectable (especially in a small environment such as a car) but treble is very directional, the two satellite tweeters are intended to give front passengers a little better soundstaging/imaging and crisper highs.
2) Re: squeaking hinges -- I live in San Diego, where WD40 is headquartered, and know from reading our local paper that "WD" stands for "water displacement." Contrary to what many believe, it is NOT a lubricant. A little Web research should turn up lubricants more suited to the long-term task, whether the hinge is metal or plastic (perhaps coated/painted metal?).
Just my two cents and I hope to join this crew as a Sorento owner later this year or early next year!
Does anyone notice a thud from the front wheel area when going up or down a steep short hill/bump?? like starting up a steep driveway?? I hear it every time i go up or down my drive way (the wheels are usually turned) any sugg. thanks
If you have 4-hi, you CANNOT CANNOT drive it on dry pavement with 4-hi engaged!!! 4-hi is only to be used in snowy/muddy conditions. You will ruin your transfer case and your whole 4wd system by driving it on dry pavement with it engaged! 4-hi is not a full-time system.
-mike
~Karen~
You'll get that thumping even in snow/mud on any 4-hi system if you have the wheels turned near full-lock of the steering wheel. Just a nature of the non-variable torque split on the transfer cases of PT systems. I offroad a lot so I am exposed to quite a few PT 4wd systems.
-mike
-mike
About 4 hours later, I went to start the engine to go to lunch....and the engine would not start...just made a rattling noise as I tried to turn it over. NOT GOOD!!!
I called Kia roadside service to pick my DEAD SORENTO...and take it back to the dealership. I am waiting unpatiently for the verdict! The initial feedback was a broken camshaft or camshaft bearing...or valve(S). A friend of mine told me that it sounded like a muffler bearing or exhaust manifold is cracked or broken.
Anyway...does anybody have any ideas??? I'm scared to death...I think my Kia is in bad, bad shape. Any imput would really help. Thanks.
Not to make light of your problem, but your "friend's" comment of a bad muffler bearing gives me a chuckle. It's kind of like a sky hook or a pail of steam or a left handed monkey wrench. No such thing. She or he is ignorant or takes you for a fool.
My guess from your symptoms is a broken timing belt and a good chance of damaged valves and pistons. Good luck- I hope Kia will cover it.
-mike
It looks like an online service manual.
It could be worn or damaged valve stem or valve guide, or faulty auto-lash adjuster, or incorrect timing belt tension.
Thankfully (knock on wood), my Sorento is in perfect running order.
By the way brooklyn1951, great response...and those other "cliche's" you listed were very funny.
I hope I have not PO'd everybody here off...I just had to do it. I figured lok888 would freak out and immediatly call Kia and every Kia service station in the USA to find the remedy to my problem.
I honeslty appologize for the time you have spent researching the problem. But I hope everybody else that visits this room can see your honesty and willingness to help.
Take care all! And happy April Fools Day!
-mike
Again, unless your owner's manual conclusively says different, I would guess that the coax unit in the front doors is full range (woofer/tweeter) with the door tweeters somehow tuned with amp power or capacitors/resistors to simply augment the highs coming from the door speakers.
Hmmm. If true, the woofer/mid combo would be a new one on me!
That didn't fix it, so - the dealership determined that the drive-shaft was installed 180 degrees out - basically meaning it was installed upside down. Now - I know that the drive-shaft is balanced, however, I thought it was a separate balanced piece. I didn't think that it was balanced to match the drivetrain, which would be the ONLY way I could see that it "might" be mounted 180 degrees out. Anyway -
The drive-shaft has since been replaced, along with the replacement of a semi-solid core bushing on the rear axle to a solid-core bushing (apparently, this was allowing the axle to "shift" a little during heavy acceleration). The replacement of the drive-shaft moved the vibration - I know, I know - sounds weird but prior to this, it vibrated between 60 and 80 mph. Now, it vibrates, and audibly rumbles a little at 50 to 60 mph then the vibration picks up again at around 75. Push it on up to 90 and it feels like you could easily loose control.
The Technician at the dealership is doing what he can to work with me and agrees that it is not in my head, but unfortunately, KIA seems to put limitations on what he is allowed to "try" to correct the issues with my vehicle.
Don't get me wrong - I love the Sorento. But at this point, I am ready to put it back on their showroom floor, the hard way!
I have an EX, AWD fully-loaded. IF anyone had experienced similar issues, and more importantly, gotten them corrected, PLEASE notify me.
Thanks ...