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Problem seems to occur less when weather gets cooler--in fact it hasn't happened for a couple of months now. My service advisor did some research and concluded that it may have something to do with the alarm control module reacting to heat which then disables the ignition. Just had it replaced and we'll see what happens when it gets warmer. I'll post again this summer and let everyone know if this did the trick.
Mike
Here's a couple of pictures to better understand what I did:
Light bulb socket pics
Yes, the weather definitely makes a difference. I will be taking it to my mechanic within a week or 2 and I will ask him what he thinks about the alarm control module also. Thank you for the information and please let me know if it worked for you.
Theresa
Now, the headlights are something else. I have to replace one every 4-6 months. It's never the same one consecutively. There may be something to the genuine Kia parts thing. My local parts stores carry only the Sylvania H7 bulb for this car, and they just don't last. Changing them is a pain as well. Leased an Optima a few months ago, never thought to check whether they made it easier to change bulbs in the 5 years since.
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On a seperate question, near same area where I can trigger this alarm, there is a cable with two fuses and four or five conductors, is this original manufacturer wiring or aftermarcket add-on? I am asking this before I bought this vehicle used. Please see picture below for more details.
Last but not lease, does anyone know if it is possible add "Auto-locks" function into this vehicle? I would like to have all doors locked automatically once I switch to drive gear or beyond certain speed. I called several dealers around, got all kinds of conflicting answers. ">
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Hi Mike!
A code reader wouldn't be of any good. If it's for the window regulator, you should use a wiring schematic/diagram.
Recall Date APR 01, 2013
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Model Affected Sedona
Potential Units Affected 623658
Recall ID # 87412 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Full Details
Recall Date APR 17, 2009
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Model Affected Sedona
Potential Units Affected 139844
Recall ID # 92408 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Full Details
Recall Date APR 01, 2013
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Model Affected Sedona
Potential Units Affected 623658
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Recall ID # 92409 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Full Details
Recall Date APR 01, 2013
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Model Affected Sedona
Potential Units Affected 623658
Recall ID # 87412 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Full Details
Recall Date APR 17, 2009
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Model Affected Sedona
Potential Units Affected 139844
Recall ID # 92408 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Full Details
Recall Date APR 01, 2013
Component EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Model Affected Sedona
Potential Units Affected 623658
- headlights at 30k miles (special bulbs that were dealer available only);
- brake pads and rotors more frequently than my other vehicles similarly driven. I believe this is due to the Sedona's weight and the corresponding minimal size of the rotor.
- Electrically, my door switches are flaky
- the brake light switch failed. Kia actually had a factory recall (no brakes = safety issue) on that switch but would NOT cover mine because "I wasn't on the list of VINs covered" (I even showed the dealer I had the exact same switch as the one on the recall.) Fair warning, once you get beyond the warranty, good luck!
... And seeing full sized 2007+ Ford, Dodge and chevy trucks in the neighborhood getting better mileage than my 17 - 18 mpg is no fun either.
I like to DIY my cars as much as possible. Always have. I've come to find that KIA is not a very DIY oriented vehicle to own. Limited parts available on the aftermarket - even their idler pulley is a weird size (64 bucks at the dealer parts counter for an idler pulley - come on! (idler pulley for my chevy malibu was $23 dollars).
...Allowing for the fact that any vehicle will need parts replaced here and there, for me, the last straw was the unwillingness of KIA customer service to comp me for the 11 dollar brake light switch that probably cost them a buck or two, even after I proved it was the same switch as the one they recalled for the lucky folks who had a VIN 'on the list'. No more KIAs for me and my family of 5 drivers.
...too bad, because the vehicle has some fine qualities to it. I wish the company was as concerned about quality of customer service once you get beyond the warranty.
I am sick of their attitude and the way they cover up this problem.
This is my second Sedona and last. The front and back bushings have had to be replaced twice and now I am out of warranty, they want to charge me over $100 to 'look' at it. it is the same problem so why do I need to pay an extra $100 for a Re-accruing problem that started at 30,000 miles. Had I realized this Sedona was not getting the same 100,000 warranty I would not have bought it.