Top 10 2000 Kia Sportage Questions & Answers

if you go buy a new switch you may understand this better. but here goes the bolts that hold the switch to the colum are antitheft. the bolt head will brake off when you tighten them. you should have cone shaped round bolts holding the switch on. you will need a chisel and hammer to get the old ones out. good luck. hope this is helpful. you need to see the new bolts. that come with the new switch to fully understand.

YOU HAVE TO DO IT FROM THE BOTTOM THERE IS 1 12mm BOLT AND 1 NUT AND IT SHOULD COME OUT

Yes there is a sensor that controls Fuel/air ratio.It's called a MAF (mass air flow sensor)
But I think you should have the EGR (Exhaust gas recirculation)valve checked
and The TPS (throttle position sensor)maybe dirty.

Although may things can cause this issue,I would look at the items above first.


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yep a bad relay will cause fuel pump problems.

the timing marks are as follows... if you are not able to see the picture the intake cam gear will line up with the mating mark on the rear cover .... the "I" needs to be straight up... the exhaust cam the E needs to be straight up. the crankshaft mark is a nothch in the rear of the crank gear which needs to line up with a pointer on the front of the aluminum oil pump housing. the keyway on the crank needs to be vertical. the marks on the rear cover are dimples in the cover. this is an interferance engine DO NOT ROTATE CRANK OR CAMS WITH BELT OFF. IF YOU HAVE BROKEN THE TIMING BELT DAMAGE TO ENGINE HAS ALREADY OCCURED AND YOU WILL NEED A VALVE JOB!!!! there is no exception on this engine. if you have tried to crank it over and the belt is broken the head is no good!

WARNING On interference engines, it is very important to replace the timing belt at the recommended intervals, otherwise expensive engine damage will likely result if the belt fails.
Removal & Installation
2.0L (DOHC) Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Remove the alternator drive belt.
4. Remove the fresh air duct from the top of the radiator.
5. Remove the upper radiator hose.
6. Remove the 4 attaching nuts to the clutch fan.
7. Remove the 5 fan shroud bolts. Remove the fan and shroud as an assembly.
8. Remove the 4 splash guard mounting bolts and the splash guard.
9. Loosen the lockbolts and loosen the air conditioning drive belt.
10. Loosen the power steering lock and mounting bolt. Remove the power steering belt.
11. Remove the 5 upper timing belt cover bolts and remove the cover.
12. Remove the 2 lower timing belt cover bolts and remove the cover.
13. Align the timing marks.
    NOTE When aligning the cam pulleys with the seal plate marks, align the left cam pulley I mark and the right cam pulley on the E mark.
    WARNING When aligning the timing marks, do not turn the timing gear counterclockwise. Damage to the engine will occur.
    
14. Loosen the tensioner bolt. Pry the tensioner away from the belt. Tighten the tensioner bolt to relieve the pressure against the timing belt.
15. Remove the timing belt.
16. Remove the camshaft pulley attaching bolts. Use a driver placed through one of the holes in the pulley to prevent it from moving when the attaching bolt is removed. Remove and mark the pulleys.
17. Remove the lower timing belt pulley and locking bolt.

Fig. Align the crankshaft marks before removing the timing belt-KIA Sportage 2.0L (DOHC) engine

1. Install the camshaft pulleys. Tighten the bolts to 35-48 ft. lbs. (47-65 Nm).
2. Install the lower timing belt pulley and locking bolt. Tighten the bolt to 120 ft. lbs. (162 Nm).
3. If necessary, align the timing marks.
   NOTE When aligning the cam pulleys with the seal plate marks, align the left cam pulley -I- mark and the right cam pulley on the -E- mark.
   WARNING When aligning the timing marks, do not turn the timing gear counterclockwise. Damage to the engine will occur.
   
4. Loosen the tensioner bolt. Pry the tensioner away from the belt. Tighten tensioner bolt to relieve the pressure against the timing belt.
5. Install the timing belt.
   WARNING If any binding is felt when adjusting the timing belt tension by turning the crankshaft, STOP turning the engine, because the pistons may be hitting the valves.
   
6. Loosen the tensioner bolt and allow the tensioner to tighten the timing belt. Tighten the tensioner bolt 27-38 ft. lbs. (37-52 Nm).
7. Check the timing belt deflection. If there is more than 0.30-0.33 in. (7.5-8.5mm) replace the tensioner spring.
8. Install the 2 lower timing belt cover bolts to the cover.
9. Install the 5 upper timing belt cover bolts to the cover.
10. Install and adjust the air conditioning and power steering drive belts.
11. Install the splash guard.
12. Install and tighten the alternator belt.
13. Install the upper radiator hose.
14. Install the fan and shroud as an assembly.
15. Install the 4 attaching nuts to the clutch fan.
16. Install the 5 fan shroud bolts.
17. Install the fresh air duct to the top of the radiator.
18. Properly fill the cooling system.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
20. Start the engine and check for leaks.
21. Road test the vehicle.

wow 8 month old post. im new , taking on unanswerd check engine lights. heres what you need to do .if your light is still on or you have it come on in the future. take it to an auto parts store .like advanced auto or auto zone etc etc. those stores check your code for free .ask for a print out of the code and what the code means ,example p0103 mass air flow out voltage malfuntion . also ask for a list of possible truoble shooting tips if you post on fixya post with codes .( like the example ) hopefully one of the experts will jump right on it

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Hello Betty - This is a fault for no ECT (engine coolant temperature) sensor signal from the ECU to the TCM. This information was taken from the Kia website. I hope this helps.

That code means their is a communication problem between the TCM (Transmission Control Module) and ECM (Electronic Control Module). The issue is normally with the TCM. but it is possible you have wiring problems. I would replace the TCM. It is located to the side of the drivers left foot.