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Entering Texas air conditioner stopped putting out cool air, turned air off. Entering Houstin car stops, no light to indicate something wrong. No power, nothing. Luckily we were in stop and go traffic. Hauled to Kia dealer. Replace crankshaft pulley and drive belt. Apparently some sedona models produced befor get this 1/28/02 may experience drive belt squeal noise at engine start-up. These service people told me this could have been prevented. For those who experience this noise, the crankshaft pulley number is 23124 39504 and the drive belt number is 1k52y 15 909a. The P/D change was 12/20 01 for pulley 1/28/02 for drive belt. Hope this helps, but I am maddddd! 6 hours delayed. Three in the van and informed the road people, one had to stay and be picked up later, towers can take only 2.
Be sure to read the Sedona vs. MPV thread. There is some pretty decent discussion in there. You may need to dig for it, because it is read-only (archived?).
We never seriously considered MPV because of its smaller size. We are nearing 28k miles on our 2002 Sedona and enjoy it even more than we expected. Quality has been very good so far. With the current discounts available, a loaded Sedona for about $21k is an unbeatable value, in my opinion.
Kia Sedona vs. Mazda MPV
Yell if you want it reopened for some fresh posts.
Steve, Host
One thing - I didn't realize Ford had so much ownership in Mazda. This urks me for I and my dad have had nothing but problems with service for the Ford's we have had/currently own. Plus I must say his 97 Villager and 95 Windstar were crap. Nothing but problems with both vehicles. If Mazda and Ford are swapping parts especially between the Taurus/Contour with the MPV - this scares me. I will keep on reviewing and researching with my dad and keep you posted on the final decision in a few months. Thank you!
Now the A/C...THAT is noisey at low speeds/stopped. Dealer can't silence the noise that started at 3k miles.
Try cycling the a/c compressor on/off while sitting at idle. If the noise comes/goes when you depress a/c button and light comes on with fan on, then the noise is your a/c compressor. Road noise covers it up while driving above about 25, so you only notice it at idle or slow speed.
Although this is noisy and gives the jarring, it isn't particularly dangerous, except perhaps a little increased braking distance on a panic stop, and definately worth checking out. Usually when the rotors get warped, the brake pads also have glaze on them from the heat, and that is more of a problem.
Brake rotors can generally be turned once on a lathe to remove the high spots and reduce/eliminate the "chatter" you feel. Some older (thicker) models can be turned more than once. I seem to recall a discussion on these boards that say these rotors are thin enough that once is all you can turn them. Perhaps HHenry or one of the others can pinpoint that one.
Bottom line: A complete brake job is cheap, and your dealer will probably do this easily for you. The brake pads prob won't be covered by warantee, but the rotors should be...press for replacements, not turned ones.
2.) RADIO RESET- Question- What do you mean by " RESET" . I have had the power off my radio many times and when I restored the battery connection the radio worked fine. To " reset" the pre=selected channels simply tune to the station you like. Then hold done the number key ) 1,2,3,4,5,6 ) that you wish to assign to the station. Keep it down until you hear the station come back on the radio and you will now see a " STATION # " on the display.
It works every time.
Joanie
PS. Did I also mention that the airbag light does not go off at all when the van is on. Carfax came back fine, although I do wonder if it was in an accident.
I agree, this all adds up to a possible problem. I would take it back and start the search again for another unit.
We have 18,800 miles on our 2002 EX and all is good. We continue to knock on wood, or at least simulated wood plastic overlay!
Oh, by the way, according to my 2002 Sedona brochure...the front row folding, extendable side table with cupholders was a feature for the EX and not the LX.
Typically, the sensor is bad...if there was an offset crash which didn't deploy the bag, that might be enough to screw it up.
Also, if you DO decide to keep the van, I'd get another mechanic (from somewhere else other than the dealer) to look over the vehicle. Pay attention to the tires, too, as if it was hit, it may show signs of cupping or being out of alignment.
There is a microscopic reset button on the upper right hand corner under the small word "reset", which I thought was for the cd eject...dolt! Anyway, all you have to do is push a toothpick type object into the hole and presto...all better. Two things: I wish the owners manual had mentioned it and I wish I had figured it out before I dropped the $35 to the dealer for "resetting" my radio.
In this case the SST is a bent paperclip. Talk about a rip!
Steve, Host
Recently, I've felt a vibration on the front passenger side. At first I thought it was a tire out of balance - but the vibration disappeared as I drove for 10 minutes or more.
The vibration always seemed to be prominent when I first started my van. This seemed to indicate a possible engine vibration. I took the van to the dealer and they kept it for 2 days (I got a free loaner). They said the vibration is normal for Kia engines. Sure enough, the loaner engine vibrated too.
I just couldn't accept this response since the vibration disappeared after driving. So I performed my own test. While driving downhill with the van in neutral, the vibration was present. Another time, with the van OFF and in neutral, the vibration was present.
It now appears that I have a vibration that is associated with the front end. It is noticeable by everyone that rides with me. I had the opportunity to ride on the passenger side and the vibration was very prominent. The disturbing thing is that the vibration disappears after driving for a short while.
I'm bringing it back in for service tomorrow (11/19/03). I'll post the results.
Anyway....just thought I would share..
Brian
Brian
the technical term for your problem is a
"lumpity"
When your tire heats up the " lumpity" is less noticable.
Most " lumpitys" get worse hot.
yours gets better.
You can move the tire to the rear and hear less of it.
you can also take the tire to the dealer and have it checked to " out of round".
Your full size spare tire may be " good".
Maybe you install your spare tire and drop of the other one for warranty replacement?
just a thought.
However, the brake light coming on as well could indicate that the pads are really down as well. I advise you to go to your dealer at your earliest and have the wear of the brake pads checked/replaced and some brake fluid added.
Just make sure nothing's slid into the latch area (with kids in the back, you'd be surprised)
This van has less than 5000 miles on it.
IN ALL occurrences the shutter (vibration) stops when the brake pedal is released.
Is this a common problem with this vehicle?
Still sounds like your brake rotors are warped but, OK. A few complaints similar problems posted here.
Other options might be:
a. 1 or more tires with broken belts in them Run over anything like brushing a curb, or hit something in the road? If still no go, swap tires from front to back and see if it makes a difference
Tire can have a broken belt and look fine...a buddy who is a much better mechanic than me disassembled his entire front end looking for a "thump" he thought was brake related. He aligned it, and replaced tie rods. We went for a drive and I suggested the broken belt. He thought I was nuts, but after a couple of more days he swapped front/back tires...thump moved. Replaced the tires and thump went away.
Have seen this 5-6 times.
b. Loose wheel (God forbid, I hope they put cotter pin back in after brake jobs, but I know 2 people who lost wheels due to this in last 2 yrs.)
c. Master cylinder problems -highly unlikely, but have heard of uneven braking due to brake fluid porting problems...very rare, though. Would probably only happen if they contaminated the brake fluid during the brake job.
You may find this comparison interesting:
I traded a 1999 Toyota Sienna on a 2003 Sedona (purchased July 2003). I currently have 7000 miles on it and am basically satisfied.
The Toyota should have been "bullet proof," right? Wrong! I had to have some serious work done on the steering (had noticeable torque steer too), the CD player quit and had to be replaced. The brakes squealed like a pig, the suspension was noisy, the sliding doors needed readjusting, had a lot of wind noise. Also, Sienna engines tend to slug (I ran Mobil 1 in mine and didn't experience that problem). The Sedona is quieter, has better steering, better low speed power, sliding doors work better. I'm getting a mile or two fewer miles per gallon in the Sedona (averaging 18 mpg). I have had some of the problems others have mentioned in these postings - driver seat noise, the "moan" in the rear A/C, bt my dealer in Tempe, AZ has been very responsive in addressing these problems. Bottom line - I'm much more satisfied with the Kia than I was with the Sienna. The warranty can't be beat!!
We are happy owners of a 2002 Sedona EX with 30k+ miles. It was interesting, and somewhat surprsing, to hear that you think the '03 Sedona is preferable to the '99 Sienna. However, if the professional reviews are to be believed, the redesigned '04 Sienna has taken a leap past the Sedona, and the rest of the minivan competition, in most categories. Hopefully Kia will address a few of the Sedona's shortcomings (lack of cargo room behind 3rd row seats, no traction control or side airbags available, etc.) in the next revision.
Glad to hear you are happy with your Sedona. We enjoy our 2002 EX very much.
Why not mention your dealer and location to give their service department a well-deserved plug.
Our Sedona does not suffer this problem, but previous vehicles of ours have.
However, the fuse box cover on the driver's side floor continues to be a problem. I use duct tape to hold it on. A bit ridiculous but I guess that is life with a Kia.
The ticking noise that I hear on our Sedona is not a constant noise. Sometimes the noise happens when I hit a bump but it mostly happens when the throttle is depressed or released. Again, I don't believe it's a serious problem, just a little annoying.