How do you get the jack out of a Kia Sorento?
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack causing serious injury or death….To remove the spare tire:
- Open the tailgate.
- Find the hex bolt cover and bend the cover back.
- Connect the socket and wheel lug nut wrench.
- Use the wheel lug nut wrench to loosen the bolt enough to lower the spare tire.
What was the problem with the Kia Sorento in 2005?
Noise issues caused by the timer chain tensioner also plagued the 2005 year. Kia had to release an updated tensioner to fix the issue. Unfortunately, the same crash test issues plagued this year’s model as well. This was the final year affected by Kia’s class action lawsuit for that major and serious crankshaft pulley problem.
What should I do if my Kia Sorento won’t start?
To verify battery is bad you can use a voltmeter to moniter battery voltage while trying to start, if voltage drops below 11v this means battery is bad. If you do not have a voltmeter you can remove battery and have it load tested at your local parts store for free. Let me know if you have questions or if there is anything else I can do to help.
Is there a milage indicator on my Kia Sorento?
2011 kia sorento milage indicator won’t work…. all of a sudden it only displays “ECO ON”. But i can’t figure you how yo get it to diplay the milage … read more
What kind of battery does Kia Sorento have?
I just bought a 2005 KIA Sorento with 87500 on it. It ran fine the first few days. Everything seems to run smooth, engine runs smooth; however, I went out to start it this morning…battery is okay/st … read more Subaru and Nissan factory training.
Are there steering problems on the Kia Sorento?
Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 255 problems related to steering (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the Sorento.
What was the worst year for Kia Sorento?
If the 2011 Kia Sorento was bad, the 2012 mode was worse. In fact, some have called it the worst model year of all. Widespread and catastrophic engine failure brought this model year down.
Why is my Kia Sorento making a knocking noise?
On December 2, 2020 my kia Sorento started making a knocking noise. No engine warning lights came on. I went to go head home from work on the interstate and I heard a clank while I was driving my brakes locked in traffic then all the lights on my dash came on and my engine shut off in the middle of traffic.
Why is my Kia Sorento showing an engine light?
Trying the dealership again. On 03/22/21, at 8. 00am was a regular visit for oil change, finally around 1pm my car was showing on the dashboard the “engine light”, never happen before, I claimed verbally why, that happen now. I am driving because they told me is safe and I believe, and waiting the appointment for ( recall 20v750) thanks to all.