20 Most Recent 2001 Kia Sephia - Page 3 Questions & Answers

I already answered this. Smart a** answer is PO 1800 means "Please Offer 1800" (I own a 2012 Kia Optima and love it. ) Go to a major repair shop like Goodyear Auto Center, Merchants Auto, NTB, Firestone Service Center, etc and they will be HAPPtY to tell you what the code means. However, given the age and horrible repair history and owner satisfaction, I would sell it and take the for $1000 I get. Then put that down on a newer, more reliable car. Or, find a $2000 used car and pay cash for a better car, like a 98-2001 Camry or Accord.

A purge solenoid usually clicks when commanded by the pcm. These usually leak air when they get defected unplug the hose and check for sucking air

The vibration is from your AWD vehicle rear/center/front diff locking because it detects wheelspin. It is shifting power to the wheel with grip and feels weird. Slowing down will reduce this feeling, but if you are not getting a warning light, that is my diagnosis. Once back on solid ground the automatic AWD unlocks and the car/SUV returns to normal operation.

if you have traction control then it is probably the front drive wheels slipping on the snow/ice surface..

Check into clogged fuel injectors....

There is a switch that controls vent opening and closing that is usually toggled by using the heater switch. It is on the back side of the heater control which you can reach from under the right part of the driver side. There is a small hole that you can reach the control. I suggest trying that before anything else. If that does not fix it you can try replacing the thermostat. When I had a faulty thermostat I was getting no heat. If the problem more extensive then that most of all the things you will need to check are behind the dash on the passenger side. Removing the whole dash from the car may seem like a big task but I have done it so many times it takes me under 10 minutes. Let me know if you need any more help.

air condition wont work in my 04 kia optima lx v6. the fan works and freon charged. just wont get cold. is there a relay switch to turn off and back on to reset?

Sounds like you might need a clutch switch?

If you do not know anyone with a slim-jim that has knowledge of the inner workings of your door, about the only way is to try to get the door panel off, and this is no easy feat with the door closed. And then reach into the door itself and actuate the rod to the latch.

The fan shroud is mounted wrong and allowing the fan to rub on it. or your 2 belts are misaligned

The mass air flow sensor is in the tube going to the injection unit. Between air filter and injection unit. Be very careful it is very delicate handle with care, fine wires on inside of tube for MAF sensor, go to any auto parts store and tell them you need MAF sensor cleaner. the instructions are on can. Do not hit the fine wires of the MAF sensor with the straw on can. This will clean the sensor, unless you just want to replace it! But to my knowledge they are very expensive. If removing the sensor, disconnect the wires going to it. On some cars you can spray it without taking it from hose. But after cleaning it. Wait about 5 minutes until it dries. Hope this helps, Good-Day!

depends on cost over parts, varies by location, even street bought. cost of labor how much rust is found. how many snapped bolts. how many thing they break getting to it. how many coffee breaks. property taxes overhead insurance costs. and ask their account, and get sick.

drain the oil first , remove the bolts around the oil pan and ease away from bottom of engine block,make sure you clean off the old gasket thoroughly , use some liquid gasket , very small amount if your fitting a ready made gasket to hold it in place ,otherwise use the liquid gasket as per the instructions, change the oil filter as well, refit the drain bolt and refill with oil run for a few minutes recheck level , top up if required and check new gasket for leaks

Type: KIA OBD PO713

that is the alternator and vehicle power supply fuse, did u jump this wrong? u will need to replace this fuse before the car will start.

The best thing to do is, find horn,disconnect the wiring plug. and run a wire from battery positive to the horn itself. if the horn works then its in the wiring or the button itself. you may have to ground the horn.

Not the oil,the filter or the pump You say always sluggish-- but no mention of working on engine performance or doing any testing to find out why ! You say opened valve cover & looked gunked up So I assume you bought it that way & your done out of the gate Abuse & no oil changes since new by original owner Now you do a cylinder leak down test to see if the valves seal Then if good you look at all data with a scan tool You may be able to wash down the gunk on the head,replace the oil pump if you like,clean out the oil pan & just keep going,new spark plugs,ignition coils,O2 Sensors,exhaust converter & more. But why, it is too old & will cost too much Maybe you will have to pull the head to clean it up along with the other items Sounds like a case of neglect to me & too much work for a low end 13 year old vehicle