Is there a problem with my Kia Sedona?
Roy, I saw your reply to the Kia Sedona owner who had a problem with intermittent stalling (a few years ago, now). I have a 2005 Kia Sedona with about 56k miles on the clock. I’ve had it since new and its been pretty good on the whole. However, it has developed the stalling issue you responded, just this last week.
How many miles does a Kia Sedona have?
I have a 2005 Kia Sedona with about 56k miles on the clock. I’ve had it since new and its been pretty good on the whole. However, it has developed the stalling issue you have posted this last week. Its happened maybe 10 times in the past 3 days and happens after about 20 minutes running.
What kind of car is a 2005 Kia Sedona?
Beige 2005 Kia Sedona 4D Passenger Van 3.5L V6 MPI DOHC 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive FWD. Description: Used 2005 Kia Sedona LX with Rear Bench Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Third-row seating, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Fold Flat Rear Seats.
Roy, I saw your reply to the Kia Sedona owner who had a problem with intermittent stalling (a few years ago, now). I have a 2005 Kia Sedona with about 56k miles on the clock. I’ve had it since new and its been pretty good on the whole. However, it has developed the stalling issue you responded, just this last week.
I have a 2005 Kia Sedona with about 56k miles on the clock. I’ve had it since new and its been pretty good on the whole. However, it has developed the stalling issue you have posted this last week. Its happened maybe 10 times in the past 3 days and happens after about 20 minutes running.
Is the Kia Sedona a good replacement for a Mazda Van?
As a replacement for our smaller 2001 Mazda MPV van, its interior size seemed really nice. For $10, the van was, of course, more than a deal. As time went on, we were very glad the initial payment had only been ten dollars with all the numerous repairs it has required.
What happens when you open the sunroof on a Kia Sedona?
When the heater or air conditioning system is on with the sunroof opened, the outside (fresh) air position will be automatically selected. At this time, if you press the recirculated air position
What kind of styling does a Kia Sedona have?
The Sedona’s styling breaks no new ground, so it’s similar to the competition. Its sleek appearance features a long sloping hood that leads into a grille that has a horizontal-bar design and multireflector headlights. Dual sliding side doors are standard.
The car starts and runs great but occasionally will not crank. All the proper lights come on the dash, everything else works fine but no crank. It may crank again on the next attemt or not for 10 -20 min. Some blogs say to thump on the relays in the cabin fuse box or the engine compartment fuse box.
What are the warning lights on a Kia?
Some of the most important dashboard warning lights found on a Kia vehicle include: Should any of the warning lights highlighted above ever show up on your dashboard, you should take some immediate action to have your Kia vehicle inspected as soon as possible!
How can I Fix my Kia Sedona fuse box?
It is actually a known issue with Kia, although even my Kia dealer was unaware. The fix is to replace the IPM with an updated version they produced. Some web site says you have to bang hard and sharply on the area near the fuse box. Sounds weird as a solution, but it works.
What’s the red light on the Kia tachometer?
There is a red light that always flashes on the tachometer when the engine is switched off.
Where did Kia Motor Sorento engine shut off without warning?
See all problems of the 2015 Kia Motor Sorento . I was driving on the highway i95 south in south carolina almost to the georgia border doing 70 mph in the middle lane when my engine shut down without a warning while passing another vehicle on the right.
Why does my Kia Sedona stall at idle?
The factors that contribute to what you are describing include fuel with some water in it, problems with the software in the computer ( a slow response setting to the gas pedal. ) and a bad throttle position sensor. 1.) your car is running at idle and drawing some volume of air.
What does the butterfly plate on Kia Sedona do?
You press the gas pedal and the cable on the gas pedal opens a metal butterfly plate ( like the old carburetor throttle blades) on the metal air nozzle that is directly after the black plastic air cleaner.This makes more air available to the running engine. 4.)
Why does my car stall after 20 minutes?
However, it has developed the stalling issue you have posted this last week. Its happened maybe 10 times in the past 3 days and happens after about 20 minutes running. The car will simply coast with the engine running but no response from the accelerator pedal.
What kind of gas does a Kia Sedona use?
Run the gas tank down to 1/4 or less and then put in two cans of Castle Brand Isopropyl Alcohol “Double Dry ” dry Gas. b.) On top of that dry gas put in a full tank of Sunoco 94 octane or similar fuel
When was the last time a Kia lost power?
This topic contains 7 replies, has 5 voices, and was last updated by Bill 5 years, 7 months ago. Hi there, I’ve been having issues with a used car I purchased a few months ago losing power intermittently.
Why does my Kia lose power at low speeds?
This exact same event occurred several other times, always when accelerating from low speeds, for example when taking off from traffic lights or when driving slowly through a parking lot or up a steep driveway. The dealership found an error code from one of the oxygen sensors and replaced it, but the problem continued.
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.
Why is the air bag light on on my Kia Sedona?
Air Bag Light stayed on.Did research.Battery worked fine, but was low on charge due to USB charger in 12v port.That tripped the Air Bag Light. Charged the battery, then had to go to dealer to have Air Bag Light reset. Problem solved.
What to do when your Sedona won’t start?
When a starter goes bad, they will usually not give you much warning first. Also, if you are stuck somewhere and are trying to start your Sedona, the old beat the starter with a hammer trick is not a wives tale. It really can get that one last start out of it.
The factors that contribute to what you are describing include fuel with some water in it, problems with the software in the computer ( a slow response setting to the gas pedal. ) and a bad throttle position sensor. 1.) your car is running at idle and drawing some volume of air.
Run the gas tank down to 1/4 or less and then put in two cans of Castle Brand Isopropyl Alcohol “Double Dry ” dry Gas. b.) On top of that dry gas put in a full tank of Sunoco 94 octane or similar fuel
What was the problem with my Kia Sorento?
It was inconsistent stalling (4 times in 3 years) that couldn’t be duplicated when taken to the dealership. If I put the Sorento in park and restart it would be fine. It would only happen when I stop and go. Final time it stalled out for good on the freeway.
How many times does a Kia Sorento stall?
More than one Kia Sorento owner went so far as to post a video on YouTube. Frankly this video is not worth watching but what she said is worth noting, her Sorento stalled six times with no results from the dealership who was as stumped as she was.