When did the Kia Sportage come out for sale?
by Leonardo R. Grabkowski. The Kia Sportage was introduced in 1995, discontinued in 2003 and brought back in 2005. The original Sportage was a traditional rear-wheel drive SUV while the newer model is an efficient front-wheel drive SUV. Removing the CD player from your Sportage is fairly simple, particularly if you own a 2005 to 2009 model.
Can a CD player be removed from a Sportage?
The original Sportage was a traditional rear-wheel drive SUV while the newer model is an efficient front-wheel drive SUV. Removing the CD player from your Sportage is fairly simple, particularly if you own a 2005 to 2009 model. Always unhook the negative battery cable before removing your CD player or car stereo; this prevents electrical shock.
How do you remove a radio from a car?
Grasp the panel with your hands, then pull it up and out to remove it. Remove the radio screws and then remove the radio. The four radio mounting screws are visible with the instrument panel removed. Pull the radio out and unplug the wiring harness and antenna.
How does satellite radio work on a Kia Sportage?
We used a VAIS Technology VAIS GSRHY02 product that provides satellite radio functionality through the USB port in the center console under the radio. It offers direct control of station presets and channel selection under the iPod source in the factory radio.
Can a Kia Optima use the same antenna as a satellite radio?
In most cases, the satellite and the AM/FM radio use the same antenna to operate. However, if there are any problems with the radio reception, one could contact the dealership for an update to fix the issue. How to replace the Kia antenna on a 2002 Optima with a broken mast? First, remove the nut on the rubber grommet.
How do you change the antenna on a Kia?
First, remove the nut on the rubber grommet. Then, with the radio on, loosen the mast and tape from the motor cavity by pulling out the antenna. After this, check the direction of the teeth on the tape and verify if the end of the old tape fits with that of the new tape or mast assembly.
What can cause the AM radio on a 2012 Kia Sorento LX to malfunction?
What can cause the AM radio on a 2012 Kia Sorento LX to malfunction with a fully functional FM radio and antenna? An internal electrical fault in the radio can cause this to happen that could either be replaced or repaired to fix the issue. However, prior to doing that, removing the radio would be required.