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The Latest Kia Problems
Wont start

car will only fire when squirt easy start in air filter

2002 Kia Sedona 2.9 diesel manual
Posted: Jan 29, 2016
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Loss of power when accelerating after changing gears and engine management light on

Hi can anyone help me?! When I try to accelerate I have no power what so ever. It started a few days ago. I was changing through the gears and had now power when accelerating but once I hit a certain Speed the power kicked in. But after dri...

2005 Kia Rio 1.5 crdi
Posted: Nov 9, 2015
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Gear Change

The gear change is very stiff, ie from Park to Drive. Once in drive after driving 100 yards the engine management light comes on & the vehicle goes into limp mode. Only drive on tick over 5mph. When you turn off the car & start after 3min i...

2008 Kia Magentis 2.7 V6 Auto
Posted: Jan 30, 2014
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Kia Carnival 2.9 HPDI Automatic 2002 Diseil Engine tested by Diagnosis Bosch KTS 570 views codes 4373 6016 4385 instead of error faults

I bought a second hand car its Kia Carnival II PARK 2.9 HPDI Automatic 2002 Diesel Engine 145 High Power Direct Injection chassis no: KNAMA75432S68965 The engine temperature is rising up and the engine is stooped I changed the E...

2002 Kia Carnival Kia Carnival II PARK 2.9 HPDI Automatic 2002 Diesel Engine
Posted: Apr 23, 2013
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The potential problems

Year of vehicle : 2009 Make of vehicle (KIA) Model of vehicle ( Sorento) Engine size (3.3) Mileage: 31000 What are the potential problems arising from this accident? /?? Know that the car is \Rear Wheel Drive http://img832.im...

2009 Kia Sorento 3.3 LX
Posted: Feb 23, 2013
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Vibration

I HAVE A VIBRATION PROBLEM WHICH ONLY SEEMS TO HAPPEN IN 5TH GEAR. IF I DRIVE AT THE SAME SPEED IN 4TH GEAR THERE IS NOTHING, BUT WHEN I CHANGE TO 5TH THERE IS VIBRATION AND A RATTLE. IF I LIFT OFF THE THROTTLE THE VIBRATION AND THE RATTLE ...

2005 Kia Sorento 2.5 xe diesel
Posted: Jan 21, 2013
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Rpm decreasing

i Am facing this issue from a quite period of time... the car rpm works nice in petrol.... but soon i switch to gas it starts flucturating.... the main issue is that when i accelerat3e the car goes like jet but when i applu brakes the rpm d...

2002 Kia Spectra 1.6 manual
Posted: Nov 20, 2012
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Leaking gearbox

because i cannot get under the car i have not actually had a look .but i have been told of a possible answer that there is a clip or metal pipe somewhere under the radiator that gets rusty and basicly falls to bits.has anyone else had this ...

2005 Kia Magentis 2000
Posted: Aug 17, 2012
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Tyre wear front and rear

Had front tyre wear on inside edge at around 5200 miles took car back to main dealers they said must have hit kerb or pothole could not prove that we had not car then went in for 2nd year service around 12000 miles the front tyres had to be...

2010 Kia Picanto 1.0 litre
Posted: Aug 15, 2012
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Timing Belt Job

The Timing Belt on the Carens is coming due at 160000KMS. Does anyone have relevant instructions on how to do it or where I might get access to same. Access seems tight but it should be do-able.

2007 Kia Carens 2.0CRDI Diesel with 153000KMS on the Clock
Posted: Jul 29, 2012
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Not starting

my aux belt snapped chaged it emptyed fuel tank cause was full of petrol not diesel now it will not start will turn over and run on easystart but will not stay runing.

2000 Kia Sedona 2.9 auto
Posted: Apr 6, 2012
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Accelarator Issue

Sometimes my car auto accelarates when I am pressing the clutch, goes upto 3rmp x1000. Even if I change the gear to neutral and leave everything, the accelarator goes 3 rmp. I noticed it only few times. The mechanic at the garrage told m...

2004 Kia Picanto Manual Transmission
Posted: Feb 25, 2012
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Temp gauge on dash not working

temp gauge on dash not working. took it back to garage I bought it from and they changed the temp gauge thing in engine but still not working. Could it be something simple like a fuse? Any help appreciated. Ta.

2003 Kia Carens
Posted: Dec 16, 2011
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Car wont start

my car had the gear linkage cables changed, now it wont start. took the centre console off and tried to start before refitting but no luck getting the car to start. maybe ive done some thing and i dont know. the car sat for 2 weeks while i ...

2005 Kia Sedona 2.9 crdti
Posted: Dec 4, 2011
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Power Outlets not working (fuses are intact)

Hi Does anyone know of any common problems with Kia Sedona power outlets please? I have no power to cigar lighter or any power outlets. All three fuses in driver side box are intact so it must be a relay or wiring fault. If anyone...

2003 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi
Posted: Oct 26, 2011
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All side lights not working

No front or rear side lights.Indicators ok; Head: dip and full ok; Indicators ok; Reverse and Fog ok. Fuses ok and relays ok. Could it be the stalk how do I get at it.

2004 Kia Picanto
Posted: Sep 19, 2011
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Engine managment light on

engine managment light on.(its got a picture of an engine)?with check under it.but check what?apart from that the car is running well.the car was second hand and i havnt got a manuel for it yet.

2005 Kia Magentis 2.0 se auto
Posted: Aug 18, 2011
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Ac not working

Blower motor working, ac switch comes on, no voltage to compressor. Compressor works with direct 12volts from car battery. Please help it's really hot without my ac. lizard.

2003 Kia Carens
Posted: Jul 18, 2011
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Cruise control wil not engage

Had a flat tire on right rear,when I put spare tire and wheel on, the cruise control would not longer engage. When orignal tire and wheel were replaced the crusie control still will not engage. 'Cruise' ligth comes on, but will not engage....

2008 Kia Sorento
Posted: Jul 9, 2011
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I have no electrics to my radio, clock or wing mirrors

the electric wing mirrors radio dvd player clock cigar lighter have all ceased to work there appears to be no power to the cigar lighter fuse which is ok

2006 Kia Sedona 2.9 se
Posted: Jul 1, 2011
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