Top 20 2004 Kia Sorento Questions & Answers

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The only type of test you can do is with a feeler gage. There is a spec for clearance and it is called lash.

Did you try to adjust the control switch on the dash.

get it scanned

See link for location on engine. Where man's pinkie is pointed. Remove hose from top of valve and unscrew valve from grommet. Screw in new valve and replace hose. https://www.kia-forums.com/gallery/images/80467/medium/1_Sedona_-_PCV_Valve.JPG

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Rod is correct...any engine needs fire, fuel, air, and compression..I always start with fire, if you have it then move on to fuel...95% of the time the problem will lay in those two. Once you figure out what it isn't getting, then work on why. Newer cars have a lot of computorized stuff that require specialized equipment and knowledge.

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Leaking heater core is very likely

check motor gasket

Two bolts hold the radiator fan. Remove them and lift the fan out of the way. Disconnect the upper and lower hoses and the automatic transmission cooler lines if you have them. Then remove the four bolts that hold the radiator to the support bracket. Lean it out and disconnect the AC condenser. That's it.

Was it coming from the gas pedal or brake pedal? If it's the brake pedal, it could be your abs.

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Caaarburetor? It's fuel injected, isn't it? Check the compression of your cylinders. If the timing is right, the engine just needs fuel, compression, and spark to start and run.

My advice to u is get a second opinion (I know its a pain in the ,,,,,,,,) MAKE SURE THE WORK COMES W A WARANTEE. Its very unusual for 2 sensors to go out at the same time, it may be an electrical problem. GET THAT WARANTEE. Codes don't mean a sensor is bad

have a cooling system pressure test done to see if there is a leak

On these and many other vehicles, use a vacuum refill coolant air lift.This removes all air in the cooling system and then fills the cooling system fully with coolant.

could be a falling cam sensor or O2 sensor, O2 sensors don't like being cold as it takes longer to heat up and ecu reads it as a fault. cam sensor these fail more when they get hot. dirty MAF/MAP sensor can also affect the engine.

The firing order is given as 1-2-3-4-5-6 for distributorless ignition. The link below gives some diagrams: kia sorento 3 5 firing order Google Search There's also a youtube video: 03 Kia Sedona 3 5L firing order