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Is this a condensation/drainage problem? Can it be fixed?
my car will rev up all on its own. first time I noticed it, I was stopped at a red light and all the sudden my car felt like it was going to take off on me. I had to push down on the brake with all my might to keep myself from rear ending the car in front of me. It happens often, but not all the time. Its very sparatic. My husband thought I was over reacting, until one day we went to walmart, we were only inside for maybe 20 mins. We came out and when I started the car up it started revving up to 3500 rpm with out me touching anything....
So my issue is, that it revs up when im stopped at a red light or stop sign, and that it revs up to 3500 when im in park. But not all the time...
I took it to the garage 3 times so far and they cant figure it out. First time the cleaned the Throttle Body, then the next two times, I have no clue what they did... Except that the price goes up $150 each time and the problem still isnt fixed... :mad:
Any one have this problem??
the engine will crank and try to fire up, and will eventually. Any suggestions?
Kia have a security switch and if you hit a bump it will disable your 2 realays.
We're having the same problem with our sportage recently and today it wouldn't start. It sounded like it was stalling and then died, so its now in the garage, no word yet though.
Any news???
Can you guys just give me you quick sense on the following:
In general, is Kia Sportage approximately as reliable as (or in a reasonably relative terms as) Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V - I'm just asking strictly reliability-wise, no other comparison. I see Sportage most often compared to these two makes/models; they seem to play in the same niche.
And, more specifically, at 45K miles (2010 model) is it "over the hill" or still has a whole bright future ahead of it? -- Would appreciate any feedback from those who are on their 50K, 60K, 70K, or even 80+K. What is a generally expected "sun-down"/"max-out"/"get rid of it, if you don't want to deal with repairs all the time" mileage threshold for Sportage -- what's your expectation and/or experience? How far would you be comfortable stretching it?
Thanks a LOT for ANY advice!!!
Now on to the delayed shifting issue into drive when it is cold.
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Can you help me out with pictures and diagrams of the engine bay setup?
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Any suggestions would be great.
It allows the technician to test any circuit to which it is connected.
Generally, the car's PCM (Powertrain Control Module, or computer) is disconnected from its wiring harness, and the breakout box is plugged in between them.
(NOTE: Battery must be disconnected before any connectors to the computer are plugged in or unplugged in order to prevent computer damage.)
Breakout boxes are not usually sold to the public, and are fairly expensive.
A Kia dealer or a repair shop specializing in Kia repairs would probably be the only ones to have one.
Can someone show me where I can locate the following devices on the KIA Sportage 1998 4x4
1. Fuel Tank Pressure sensor
2. Oxygen sensor HO2S
3. Knock sensor
4. Fuel control sensor
Can someone show me where they are located on the vehicle?
1. Fuel tank pressure sensor
2. Oxygen sensor HO2S
3. Knock sensor
4. Fuel control sensor
Thank you
I am trying to find real mud flaps to install behind the wheels, front and rear. It's difficult, because I think a lot of suppliers call the little tabs in front of th wheels splash guards. I am looking for something different than the little tabs that came on the car.
They have some universal fit flaps that might work..
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