P1326 - Damsel in distress!

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kimmyscholl

Discussion Starter · 5 d ago

Hey y'all.. I hope someone here can help me out so I don't get taken advantage of.

I own a 2011 Kia Sportage SX AWD 2.0 Turbo, just about 100k miles, well maintained with regular oil changes using mobil 1 full synthetic sae 5w-30.

So twice this year when I've started driving, the turbo seemed to not engage and the check engine light came on. I pulled over, turned off the car for a few and when I started it back up the turbo engaged, but the light was still on. I went to Advanced Auto, they ran the code and told me to change the oil. Both times, doing so seemed to remedy the issue. Both times I had driven more miles than usual between oil changes, so I thought nothing of it.

Wellllll, the other day driving to work the car suddenly lost it's umphf, straight into limp mode and the check engine light started blinking. The building super there was a mechanic and offered to run the code and check it out. He said it was the turbo actuator. Suggested to change the oil again and if that doesn't solve the issue as it did before, the actuator needs to be replaced.

So I trudged home, got an oil change, cleared the code and it was fine...for about 10 minutes. Back into limp mode with a flashing check engine light. Neighbor ran the code and this time it popped for 3. P0011, P0014 and P1326. Looked em all up online. First two were the turbo issue the mechanic dude mentioned. But the P1326? Fml.

While searching for as much info on the P1326 code I could find, I came across the whole recall and the warranty issued for a replacement engine. Searched my vin, it showed the previous owner serviced the car for this recall. Called my local Kia dealership and had it towed for assessment for the warranty.

Dude from service called me this morning and says it's covered under the warranty, however, the turbo is not, it's unrelated yadda yadda. He said it needs an entire new turbo kit replacement or my engine will eventually fail. Made a huge deal about how I wouldn't have to pay for labor since they'd already be in there, but said the parts are $2500.

Am I wrong in thinking this doesn't make sense? Isn't the turbo part of the engine? How are these things not related when all at once they coded and my engine stopped working?

I've tried to find some kind of document about what's included in the engine replacement for the warranty, but honestly everything is Greek to me. All I know is I searched the cost of a new turbo installation kit and I didn't see one over $1200. I called the mechanic dude and he also said the quote is ridiculous, he doesn't understand why the turbo wouldn't be included in the warranty and that he thinks I should only need the actuator replaced, not the whole turbo kit.

Any guidance, feedback or information regarding this would be greatly appreciated. And please take it easy on me, I don't really know much about cars, but I do my best to maintain it, research and watch videos and I can change my own oil, pads and rotors and tires..so I'm at least ahead of the game compared to a lot of women lol

Thanks in advance!

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ron1004

· #2 · 5 d ago

The engine replacement under the recall does not include any of the accessories such as the turbo, alternator, ...... - surprised that the "mechanic dude" didn't know this.

If the turbo has failed then its more likely due to oil change intervals etc. and not replated to the engine short block that's covered under the recall.

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leo42.2875

· #3 · 5 d ago

If you are not happy with the stealer quote, have them warranty the engine then have an indi replace the turbo.

Note, any time the turbo is serviced make sure the oil feed and drain lines for the turbo are REPLACED.. NOT doing so may shorten the new turbo's life.

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kimmyscholl

Discussion Starter · #4 · 5 d ago

ron1004 said:
The engine replacement under the recall does not include any of the accessories such as the turbo, alternator, ...... - surprised that the "mechanic dude" didn't know this.

If the turbo has failed then its more likely due to oil change intervals etc. and not replated to the engine short block that's covered under the recall.

Thank you for your prompt response! Ahh rats, that's the info I was looking for, but not hoping for. The mechanic dude no longer works in the field, so he wasn't able to provide me with any further information other than what he did.

The turbo issue I believe he said the wastegate was stuck in an open position.

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kimmyscholl

Discussion Starter · #5 · 5 d ago

leo42.2875 said:
If you are not happy with the stealer quote, have them warranty the engine then have an indi replace the turbo.

Note, any time the turbo is serviced make sure the oil feed and drain lines for the turbo are REPLACED.. NOT doing so may shorten the new turbo's life.

This is what I'm planning on doing. Going to take it to at least 2 other mechanics to verify the exact problem, as the dealership of course says the entire thing needs to be replaced, meanwhile the codes and the mechanic guy said just the actuator needs the replacing. Once this is verified, I'll buy the part myself and go with whichever mechanic seems the most trustworthy (reviews, word of mouth, etc). to do the labor. I'm not trying to be a cheapskate, whatever it costs, it costs, I just don't want to be told the whole thing needs to be done when it doesn't and for a grand+ over the highest priced part sells for.

Btw, thanks for the heads up about making sure feed and line are replaced as well!

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kimmyscholl

Discussion Starter · #6 · 4 d ago

Update:

Dealership called me back and said they found an aftermarket turbo kit for $1200. Goes on about how critical it is to get done but rats himself out while for no reason deciding to condescendingly explain the process saying it "threw a code for the actuator which is a little arm thingy that controls the turbo function which makes your car go faster like a race car."
I said "I thought you said it was the whole turbo that went bad?" And he hims and haws realizing he messed up and says "yeah the turbo itself is fine but you know how it goes with cars, one piece goes and the next, so we recommended replacing it all now. We can have the part here by Wednesday if we order today." I replied "Thanks! But I will order the $200 actuator myself and have my own mechanic do the work "
He didn't seem to thrilled, but damn. I would have felt so taken had I found out after paying $2500 for a whole part I didn't need when he knew a $200 piece was all that was necessary. I'm half expecting him to try and sell me brand new tires that i just got a few months ago.

I appreciate everyone's help, stay safe!

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doubledragon

· #7 · 10 h ago

I have had mechanics try to pull the woll over my eyes more than once.. When you show them your not stupid, they seem to change their tune.

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