http://www.kia-forums.com Kia Forums is a forum dedicated to Kia owners where they can have discussions on specific Kia models, get the latest news, and post images of their vehicle. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.kia-forums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.kia-forums.com http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55318&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:27 GMT I'm thinking the oil dipstick in our '09 Optima may not be accurate? Just had oil changed, with new filter, added 4.5 qts of oil and the dipstick only reads to just under the fill line. The owners manual says 4.5 qts will fill it, but the dipstick says it's NOT filled. Any ideas?: confused: ]]> wjmoffitt http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55318 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55317&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:14 GMT 2k sportage 111365mi 4x4. while driving xway heavy rain my wipers were going super slow in high, had heater fan on high,wipers on, headlights ,and radio on when i could see wipers slow and car felt strange as if wanting to stall . i say this because i caught the air bag light come on then off.had 25 more miles to go hoping i get home ok. once car home felt ok ,shut off restart nothing. let sit a few minutes then started ok. put multimeter checked volts 11.23v running ,10.13v on battery,went out after rain stopped tryed again started up ok but the wipers are same .car sat 1yr, does this sound like just battery or is altenator going . thx K 2k sportage 111365mi 4x4. while driving xway heavy rain my wipers were going super slow in high, had heater fan on high,wipers on, headlights ,and radio on when i could see wipers slow and car felt strange as if wanting to stall . i say this because i caught the air bag light come on then off.had 25 more miles to go hoping i get home ok. once car home felt ok ,shut off restart nothing. let sit a few minutes then started ok. put multimeter checked volts 11.23v running ,10.13v on battery,went out after rain stopped tryed again started up ok but the wipers are same .car sat 1yr, does this sound like just battery or is altenator going . thx K ]]> 1G (1994 - 2002) Sportage kvn4 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55317 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55316&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:00 GMT I live in KS South Central area. We have harsh winters at times. Last winter my headlights got moisture inside the covers and actually created icicles inside the headlights. Now the moisture has created a scummy film on the inside and I can't seem to figure out how to take the covers off to clean off the scum. It makes it very hard to see with my low beams on in the dark. Any thoughts/suggestions... ]]> Kia Sportage Forum mftaylor08 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55316 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55315&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:13:16 GMT The light came on this morning. I took it to Autozone to have the computer read, but the guy said that he can only read check engine codes. Any ideas? It comes on with the rest of the lighs when cranked. Goes off for about 1 second then comes on and stays. The light came on this morning. I took it to Autozone to have the computer read, but the guy said that he can only read check engine codes.

Any ideas?
It comes on with the rest of the lighs when cranked. Goes off for about 1 second then comes on and stays. ]]> chemoman http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55315 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55314&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:56 GMT How can I remove the front ashtray assembly on a new Sportage XS? (Not just the little tray - the whole thing...) How can I remove the front ashtray assembly on a new Sportage XS? (Not just the little tray - the whole thing...) ]]> 2G (2005+) Sportage WeepingBoil http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55314 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55313&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:12:46 GMT I recently changed the oil in my 2009 Kia Borrego. Is there a reset for the oil change indicator, or is this automatic now? I recently changed the oil in my 2009 Kia Borrego. Is there a reset for the oil change indicator, or is this automatic now? ]]> djnshel http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55313 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55312&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:33 GMT So I tried to start the car and it won't start and gives whirling sound when I crank. Sound like you would get when you spin a motor when you connect it to a battery. Is that a symptom of timing belt breaking? I don't think it's the starter cuz I know the sound that would make. Any advice would be appreciated. Having it towed soon and wondering if I should get it to dealer or a local garage. ]]> drainbamage123 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55312 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55311&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:47:56 GMT Hi guys...i finally decided to seek help in the forum since i havent been able to find answers from my mechanic.
About 10 days ago i fitted the 4th set of front disks on my car and as we speak the new ones are already bent resulting in annoying steering wheel vibration during braking.This has been the issue with the previous 3 sets too.I tried the OEM ones (twice),then BREMBO and now i have VALEO prc on (with different types of brake pads too OEM,TRW).The front system of the car is in perfect order there is no vibration when rolling but still the disks bent after a few hundred Kms from new.I run the car on 18" alloys most of the time except for off road use when i put the 16" ones on.
Has anyone had the same problem?....any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks... ]]> Kia Sorento Forum kostis4x4 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55311 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55310&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:36 GMT I just received a coupon by e-mail yesterday for 15% off in accessories at kiacarparts.net where I purchased the mud flaps, hood protector, and cargo tray. The coupon code ia 011110a which denoted for the expiration date of 1/11/2010 and for accessories. Another coupon code 011110p is for parts. I just received a coupon by e-mail yesterday for 15% off in accessories at kiacarparts.net where I purchased the mud flaps, hood protector, and cargo tray. The coupon code ia 011110a which denoted for the expiration date of 1/11/2010 and for accessories. Another coupon code 011110p is for parts. ]]> tourist http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55310 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55309&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:27:52 GMT Hey, My previous car was a very old one, when I bought the thing it was considered old then. So its safe to say, that my Forte Koup EX feels like riding on a cloud compared to that. I just have a question, how noisey is the exhaust supposed to be? It seems from about 30-60KM/H the exhaust is quite noisey, is this just normal with the dual exhausts? Again, it doesnt sound bad, kind of like an engine humming, I figure its by design with the dual exhausts but wanted to ask anyway! Thanks Hey,

My previous car was a very old one, when I bought the thing it was considered old then. So its safe to say, that my Forte Koup EX feels like riding on a cloud compared to that.

I just have a question, how noisey is the exhaust supposed to be? It seems from about 30-60KM/H the exhaust is quite noisey, is this just normal with the dual exhausts? Again, it doesnt sound bad, kind of like an engine humming, I figure its by design with the dual exhausts but wanted to ask anyway!

Thanks ]]> Kia Forte Forum ninian http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55309 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55308&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:22 GMT 5000 rpm), and did not want to go into 3rd. Also, the check engine light & O/D off light were on. The O/D button is not working. I did an diagnostic check & came up with the following codes: P1505 P1624 P0713 P0131 Doe ANYONE have any ideas??]]> I recently had to have an engine replaced in my wife's 2000 Kia Sephia. When we got it back, the tranny (auto) shifted hard & late (>5000 rpm), and did not want to go into 3rd. Also, the check engine light & O/D off light were on. The O/D button is not working. I did an diagnostic check & came up with the following codes:

P1505
P1624
P0713
P0131

Doe ANYONE have any ideas?? ]]> 2G (1998 - 2001) Sephia fyrrescu41 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55308 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55307&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:27:50 GMT Hi Friends,

I own a new mohave SUV, bought just couple of weeks ago. Today while i was driving with 100km/h the car made a strange sound in back differential, and then it started to shake and make an incredible sound, which didn't let me go more than 40km/h. I showed it to a mechanic close to the road, and he said that some parts in back differential is broken. Can any body help me with this. I need to know what has really happened and why. Could it be because of lack of lubricant in the differential? ]]> raymohave http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55307 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55306&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:00 GMT I am thinking about purchasing a 2010 SX Koup but the stock stereo system is so so. I would like to replace all speakers add a 4 channel amp to power the speakers + add a sub. I will keep the stock radio.

Questions:

- How difficult would it be to remove the door & rear panels to get to the speakers?

- Has anyone done this and if so can you explain the process with pictures if possible. ]]> Kia Forte Forum ajcac http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55306 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55305&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:06:00 GMT Just hit the 100K mark a few nights ago coming home from a get together at a friends house. She's still running strong! We still love our baby! ;) ]]> ahfrederick http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55305 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55303&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:27:30 GMT Hi experts out there, recently i have a problem with my kia sephia, year 1999, automatic. When it tried to accelerate, there is a time (when the gear is changing) that it feels like it juggle/jump a bit. Its kind of the transition between gear is not smooth, but only happen on low gear. And when it happened, the check engine light is on for a while then off again. Any idea what happen with it? I still not sure where to check this kind of problem, any expert know about this? or any suggestion on what to check first? i am quite new to car. Waiting for ur kind reply, thank you Regards Hi experts out there,

recently i have a problem with my kia sephia, year 1999, automatic.
When it tried to accelerate, there is a time (when the gear is changing) that it feels like it juggle/jump a bit. Its kind of the transition between gear is not smooth, but only happen on low gear. And when it happened, the check engine light is on for a while then off again.

Any idea what happen with it? I still not sure where to check this kind of problem, any expert know about this? or any suggestion on what to check first? i am quite new to car.

Waiting for ur kind reply, thank you

Regards ]]> 2G (1998 - 2001) Sephia vizzel http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55303