http://www.kia-forums.com Discussion area for every generation Kia Sportage. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:58:11 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=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=55261&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:44:19 GMT Hey guys, I have two customers who both complain of a vibration when maintaining a speed of 120 kmh. above and below that speed there is no vibration. I have had the wheels checked and balanced. the wheels are straight and true. I checked the tires for any out of round condition or force variation. The bottom line is that the cause is not the tires or the wheels. These two customers are part of a fleet that includes over 40 Sportages, I need to solve this soon. RD Hey guys,
I have two customers who both complain of a vibration when maintaining a speed of 120 kmh. above and below that speed there is no vibration.
I have had the wheels checked and balanced. the wheels are straight and true. I checked the tires for any out of round condition or force variation. The bottom line is that the cause is not the tires or the wheels.
These two customers are part of a fleet that includes over 40 Sportages, I need to solve this soon.

RD ]]> Kia Sportage Forum Red Dawg http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55261 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55245&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:08:12 GMT I have a 1995 Sportage and no matter what the temp is outside, we have a hard time getting it started. The engine turns over fine but doesn't fire. Eventually it start to act like it wants to start but won't completely get going. Usually take 3 to 10 minutes of consistent trying to get her started and then must let her warm up for 3 to 5 minutes before trying to move. Now the colder it is outside the longer it takes to get it started. I'm not sure if it is a mixture problem, a fuel pump issue or something totally different.
I live in Colorado the temp this morning was 10 degrees and we weren't able to get her started at all. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Kia Sportage Forum Sportagejes http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55245 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55190&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:17:55 GMT Hello everyone My daughgter has a 2000 sportage the just died on her. So I replaced the fuel pump, no go there is no power to fuel pump. Both relays are good,and I also check for lose connection and could not find any. I tried spraying starting fluid in intake to start it and it wouldnt start. My question is if it broke a timing belt or jumped time would that kill the power from the computer to the fuel pump. Just trying to get as much info befor I pull the cover off the timing belt this weekend. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for such a great forum . Steve Hello everyone
My daughgter has a 2000 sportage the just died on her. So I replaced the fuel pump, no go there is no power to fuel pump. Both relays are good,and I also check for lose connection and could not find any. I tried spraying starting fluid in intake to start it and it wouldnt start. My question is if it broke a timing belt or jumped time would that kill the power from the computer to the fuel pump. Just trying to get as much info befor I pull the cover off the timing belt this weekend. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again for such a great forum .
Steve ]]> Kia Sportage Forum Zobie59 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55190 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55110&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:53:27 GMT 1999 Sportage. Florida Vehicle. Runs fine then hesitates. Some times dash lights come on, sometimes not. Hesitation/power loss lasts a few seconds then runs fine. Happening occasionally. Though perhaps water trapped in fuel filter, tried isopropyl alcohol. Problem continues. Where should I look next? Thanks. 1999 Sportage. Florida Vehicle. Runs fine then hesitates. Some times dash lights come on, sometimes not. Hesitation/power loss lasts a few seconds then runs fine. Happening occasionally.
Though perhaps water trapped in fuel filter, tried isopropyl alcohol. Problem continues.
Where should I look next?
Thanks. ]]> Kia Sportage Forum jgillett http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55110 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55102&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:29:35 GMT I get a strong fuel odder from engine compartment in My 2001, only happens in the cold weather.
I haven't a clue what the fix would be for this, help! ]]> Kia Sportage Forum Davysjunk http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55102 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55055&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:55:02 GMT There is a plastic nipple fitted on the fuel pump that is prone to cracking which can cause a fuel leakage. Kia UK agents are replacing this free of charge. I got a letter from them this week and had it sorted. Took an hour. :) There is a plastic nipple fitted on the fuel pump that is prone to cracking which can cause a fuel leakage. Kia UK agents are replacing this free of charge. I got a letter from them this week and had it sorted. Took an hour.

:) ]]> Kia Sportage Forum railroadbill http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55055 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55046&goto=newpost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:29:13 GMT Should the O2 Sensors be replaced at specific mileage intervals or only when they go bad? I recently had my sensors and cat's checked (replaced upper) and there was no indication of bad O2's.

However I've heard that new O2's can provide better mileage. Is this true? I don't want to replace them unless it's going to improve performance and mileage. ]]> Kia Sportage Forum SLCSportage http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55046 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55001&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:07:52 GMT My wife's 2001 Kia Sportage has three warning lights that are on.

1) Seat belt light: except it shows even when she is wearing the seatbelt

2) Parking brake light: except parking brake is not pulled up or engaged

3) Airbag light: comes on, then blinks 6 times, and then disappears for about 2 seconds and then comes back on, then blinks 6 times....repeat, repeat...

Any ideas?? ]]> Kia Sportage Forum scorchstick http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55001 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54994&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:22:32 GMT Hi Guys,

When I bought my KIA, it came with 4x235R16 tyres. They have been great and have just done 40k miles, but need to be replaced. What I was thinking was to buy a smaller measure to reduce the consumption. I was thinking to buy 215R16. Is this feasable? Can I just do this? I was thinking in ordering the tyres from a website and then having them fit in a local garage, that's why I need someone advice before I go ahead with the purchase.
Also, what tyre brand do you recomen? I was thinking in Pirelli, are these any good?

Thanks

JS ]]> Kia Sportage Forum joaquimjssoares http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54994 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54947&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:09:39 GMT I have rea through several threads here and I havnt seen much to give me faith in my kia. Just bought a 1997 sportage and it has verry little power. I looked on line for days and finaly found a shop that dose custom kits for the gen 1 kia if I bore it out by 2 mm and go with the 11.0 to 1 compresion will that posably give me th power to get moving down the road faster and will I need to change any thing else to go with the forged crank and piston's? I like the sporty but it needs more power help please ]]> Kia Sportage Forum custom121984 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54947 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54926&goto=newpost Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:54:53 GMT Hi I have Kia Sportage 2005 CRDI (diesel, bought in France) and Engine Check light is lit. Will ELM 327 diagnostics interface work with my kia model ? In other words does my model support ODB2 diagnostics interface ? thanks Hi

I have Kia Sportage 2005 CRDI (diesel, bought in France)
and Engine Check light is lit.

Will ELM 327 diagnostics interface work with my kia model ?
In other words does my model support ODB2 diagnostics interface ?

thanks ]]> Kia Sportage Forum boo9 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54926 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54866&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:54:30 GMT CEL is showing code P0171, Bank 1 system too lean. Probable causes are large vacuum leak, faulty fuel injector, fuel system fault, ignition system fault. Does ayone have experience with this fault. Some of the causes are pretty vague. I do not hear any large vacuum leaks, I have replaced the plugs, wires, coil packs, fuel filter, and upper 02 sensor within the last year to solve a previous light. Have recently replaced the timing belt, water pump, thermostat, etc but light was on before that. Any suggestions on how to narrow the search down? Mileage is approx 82000 CEL is showing code P0171, Bank 1 system too lean. Probable causes are large vacuum leak, faulty fuel injector, fuel system fault, ignition system fault.
Does ayone have experience with this fault. Some of the causes are pretty vague.
I do not hear any large vacuum leaks, I have replaced the plugs, wires, coil packs, fuel filter, and upper 02 sensor within the last year to solve a previous light.
Have recently replaced the timing belt, water pump, thermostat, etc but light was on before that.
Any suggestions on how to narrow the search down?
Mileage is approx 82000 ]]> Kia Sportage Forum rackrick http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54866 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54856&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:10:15 GMT Hi I'm new to the forum & also new to KIA. My son has a 98 Sportage, 2L AWD. Needs oxygen sensors. DEALER PRICE IS WAY OVER $200.00 EACH. I've searched net for aftermarket. In Canada upper is available at around$90.00, but every site says lower is not available. US sites have them, but shipping to Canada is a problem. Also many sites say their O2 will suit either upper or lower. Can anybody give me some insight. KIA also needed cat. Rather than spend $700.00 we got a top of the line universal cat & made some modifications to make it fit. The supplier said this cat would replace both. Anyone have any experience with this? Our big concern is to get it to pass emissions. Love this site Thanks for any help. Cliff ]]> Kia Sportage Forum cliffw http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54856 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54845&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:48:35 GMT anyone running a 235/75-15 tire on an early sportage with stock wheels? anyone running a 235/75-15 tire on an early sportage with stock wheels? ]]> Kia Sportage Forum Spoty Sporty http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54845