How does the Kia Sportage air conditioner work?
My 2005 Sportage is very difficult to keep from getting fogged up. When the temp is below freezing I can never see out the second row windows or the rear window. I notice no difference in the air quality when I push the button to recirculate cabin air or leave it in the default position for fresh air.
What’s the problem with my 2007 Kia Sportage?
I am having the same problem with my 2007 Kia Sportage and the dealership has not been successful in fixing the problem. The service manager told me that he was unaware of a sensor for the Sportage A/C unit. Not sure what your symptoms are but the problem I had was with a clogged cabin air filter.
What should I do if my Kia Sportage has a gas leak?
If you own one of these model years and think you’re experiencing a slow gas leak, visit your local Kia dealership. Kia did extend the fuel tank warranty on these Sportage vehicles, with a bulletin number 059. On average, the 60 plus owners spent around $80-$120 for repairs.
Why does my Kia Sportage heater turn off after an hour?
Problem: If I’m driving with the AC on, after an hour the air from the vents becomes less and less cool until it is essentially the same temp as the air in the car. So I hit the AC button and let just the fan run for 10-15 minutes, then hit the AC button again (to turn it on), and the air blasts out cold!
Why is the air conditioner not working on my Kia Sportage?
This is far and away the most common reason that your Sportage’s air conditioner is not functioning. It can be tempting to just get more coolant and get back on the road, but unless you find where the leak is coming from it’ll eventually happen again.
What’s the most common problem with a Kia Sportage?
The most common Kia Sportage problem According to RepairPal.com, a site that calculates actual vehicle owner problems and associated costs, a defective AC compressor is a major concern. Over 100 people reported the AC compressor clutch assembly starts making noise, or in some cases vibrations, when the air conditioning is on.
If you own one of these model years and think you’re experiencing a slow gas leak, visit your local Kia dealership. Kia did extend the fuel tank warranty on these Sportage vehicles, with a bulletin number 059. On average, the 60 plus owners spent around $80-$120 for repairs.
Why is my Kia Sportage not playing music?
For more than 30 Kia Sportage owners, the navigation units stopped playing audio from the suite of vehicle speakers. The cabins fall eerily quiet as no sound comes from the radio, phone connectivity, navigation, or CD players. The fix isn’t a ‘part’ problem, rather a software glitch that requires a hard reset.
My 2005 Sportage is very difficult to keep from getting fogged up. When the temp is below freezing I can never see out the second row windows or the rear window. I notice no difference in the air quality when I push the button to recirculate cabin air or leave it in the default position for fresh air.
Problem: If I’m driving with the AC on, after an hour the air from the vents becomes less and less cool until it is essentially the same temp as the air in the car. So I hit the AC button and let just the fan run for 10-15 minutes, then hit the AC button again (to turn it on), and the air blasts out cold!
Why is my Kia Sportage not blowing cold?
These are a few of the most common issues that could cause your Sportage to not blow cold enough. There are other issues that can cause this as well. Most of the time, when your Sportage’s air isn’t blowing cold enough, it is going to be a lack of refrigerant causing the problem.
I am having the same problem with my 2007 Kia Sportage and the dealership has not been successful in fixing the problem. The service manager told me that he was unaware of a sensor for the Sportage A/C unit. Not sure what your symptoms are but the problem I had was with a clogged cabin air filter.