What was the problem with my Kia Sorrento?
The contact owns a 2004 kia sorrento. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud noise when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the failure was located at the muffler tail pipe hanger and the rear differential. The mechanic advised that both components were corroded.
How to change the throttle position sensor on a Kia Sorento?
Read below for questions about Kia throttle position sensor problems that Experts have answered. How to change a throttle position sensor on a 2005 Kia Sorento? First, unplug the negative battery cable and the connector to the throttle position sensor. Then, unbolt the retaining screws to the sensor and finally, have it taken out from its mounting.
Where is the tire pressure monitor on a Kia Sorento?
If you have a flat tire, the Low Tire Pressure telltale will come on. Have the flat tire repaired by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible or replace the flat tire with the spare tire. CAUTI The intake actuator is located at the blower unit. It regulates the intake door by a signal from the control unit.
What happens when the ECM goes bad on a Kia Sorento?
As mentioned above, the ECM controls the engine timing, and air/fuel ratio. So, when it goes bad, it can knock your Sorento’s air fuel ratio off. This could lead to poor fuel economy, the previously mentioned rough running engine, backfiring, a flashing check engine light, and an engine that has no giddy-up and go.
Are there any problems with the Kia Sorento?
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Sorento based on all problems reported for the Sorento. Tl the contact owns a 2014 kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drag and would not accelerate while the accelerator pedal was being depressed.
Read below for questions about Kia throttle position sensor problems that Experts have answered. How to change a throttle position sensor on a 2005 Kia Sorento? First, unplug the negative battery cable and the connector to the throttle position sensor. Then, unbolt the retaining screws to the sensor and finally, have it taken out from its mounting.
What can cause a 2005 Kia Sorento to cut off on idle?
What can cause a 2005 Kia Sorento to cut off on idle despite replacing the throttle position sensor? A gummed up idle air control valve or a defective ignition switch can cause this problem. The best course of action would be to contact an Expert and have them troubleshoot to resolve the issue.
Can a faulty throttle position sensor cause a Kia Sportage?
Could a faulty throttle position sensor cause a Kia Sportage to frequently downshift and cease to operate on stopping? A faulty throttle position sensor could likely cause the issue described. However, in some situations, it could also occur from low line pressure in the transaxle or an engaged converter clutch.
When did the Kia Sorento rear differential go out?
Rear differential went out and was replaced in Aug 2005, but the clunk in the rear end still remains. As of oct 2005 there is also an intermittant sound in the rear end that sounds like the differential is sticking or locking into a positive traction causing one tire to sound and feel like it is sliding on gravel.
Why is my Kia Sorento differential unit rusting?
The frame rear cross member also rusted through causing the control arms is detached from the rear end also creating a safety hazard. There is a design flaw that allows water to stay inside the hollow cross member that caused the corrosion. Drain or weep holes in the cross member and an anti-corrosion coating would have prevented this.
How many miles does a Kia Sorento have?
This 2014 Sorento only has 105,000 miles on it, mainly from highway driving. This was a major safety issue as I lost control of the vehicle. Had I been going faster, the likeliehood of an accident was high. While driving at 25 – 30 mph a loud noise sounded from under the car. A repetitive banging sound then occurred.
The contact owns a 2004 kia sorrento. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud noise when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the failure was located at the muffler tail pipe hanger and the rear differential. The mechanic advised that both components were corroded.
Are there any problems with the Kia Sorento differential?
Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 18 problems related to differential unit (under the power train 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 is the towing capacity of a Kia Sorento?
The Sorento is rated for 350 lbs tongue weight with a 5,000 lbs towing capacity. So I will wait and tow our [email protected] a few times to determine if the air bags are needed. The 2016 and later Sorento V6 AWD models have a 500 lbs tongue weight with 5000 lbs tow capacity.
Can a Kia Sorento be an all wheel drive vehicle?
Took 30 minutes to install them myself (if you can tighten a bolt you can do it). Cheap and effective. We have a 2016 Sorento with the V6 and all-wheel drive and love it.