What are the problems with a 2012 Kia Sorento?
See all problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Sorento . Heading home on the highway and it shut down and I coasted it off the road. We discovered there was no oil in it but had no oil light warning or any other signs it was low on oil.
What to do if your Sorento won’t start?
It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes. It is highly likely that if your Sorento won’t start that there will be codes. These codes will tell you what the computer is saying is wrong with your engine.
Is there no oil light on Kia Sorento?
We discovered there was little to no oil on the dipstick, there was no oil light warning, no engine light or any other signs it was low on oil. The oil has been changed regularly.
Where is the Check Engine light on a Kia?
This method applies only to Kia vehicles that are the model year 1996 and newer. Locate the OBD-II port under the dashboard. Plugin your scanner into the OBD-II port. Turn on the ignition. Do not start the engine. Allow the scanner to power on. Select Read Codes on your scanner. Write down all the codes that are Present or Current.
When does the Check Engine light come on on a Kia Sorento?
Intermittent Check Engine Light: If the check engine light on your 2012 Sorento is intermittent, try to take note of the conditions when this happens. For example, does it happen when you accelerating, driving on the highway or does it appear at low speeds? This will help your mechanic evaluate the issue.
Where is the OBD plug on a Kia Sorento?
The video above shows how to locate the on board diagnostics (OBD) plug on your 2012 Sorento, how to read the trouble codes and how to reset or clear the check engine light using a scanner on your Sorento.
Why does my Kia Sorento not start up?
Crank/Cam Sensor- When the cam or crank sensors are not being read by the ECM/PCM, it’s impossible to get the ignition timing right. If you Sorento does start at all, it’ll run rough. It could be a more serious mechanical issue, such as as bent valve, bad lifter, etc….
When does the Kia check engine light turn off?
Kia Check Engine Light (CEL) (also known as Service Engine Soon SES or MIL) should not stay on when you are driving. The Check Engine Light should stay on when you turn the ignition to ON position, and until you start the engine, the light should turn off.