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I answer to your statement these door handles are mounted with 4 small bolts located inside the door frame. You will need to remove the door card to get access to them. Once the 4 bolts are removed the handle can be lifted out far enough to remove the pull bar the handle operates. The handle should then simply lift out. Refitting is the opposite of this method.

You would need to replace the radiator, fill with coolant, remove all the air locks, then connect a scan tool and clear all the error codes. If the battery was disconnected you would also have to reset the security and engine immobilizer.

car starts, runs and drives perfectly? AC or heater blower works on high? head lamps work fully and brightly.? tail lamp (park) all glow? ? brake lamps work and are bright. check fuses? look for connections to the radio loose or damaged AM Radio dead means the antenna is missing wires to it bad. or missing. FM may work say on 1 stations if the stations is like 5 miles away, all stations that are under say 25miles must work or the antenna is bad. FM, and vastly farther for AM. we do not know where you live( a town) so can never guess what stations are in range to you. see?

THE CAR NEEDS SERVICE, GET SOME? no country of VIN told , no engine told. guess at V6 I will, 3.3L that o2 heater is dead. or the 4wires to the oxy sensor are burned up on the exh. pipe. toss coin or better just look at it. sensor #2 is behind the CAT. and is bad. you posted no engine told at all, and is a 100% engine question. S1 is always front of CAT, S2 is rear. upstream or down stream, (S1 /S2 order) B1 bank 1 means that bank that has cylinder #1 there. on the 4 banger #1 is front of engine a belt drive end. on a V6 , the #1 cylinder is most front (it's off set to bank2) 3.3L back bank row is B1. (drivers end) so bank1 s2 is that exhaust manifold rear that goes to cat #1 and the rear of cat 1 is B1, sensor S2 rear of cat. the heater circuit side never lies,it means the voltage or current flow to that heater is dead wrong. open/ or shorted heater or its wires to it. the gen 3 car? 2014 engine line up is here. Petrol: 2.0 L Theta II T-GDi I4 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4 2.4 L Theta II GDi I4 3.3 L Lambda II MPi V6 3.3 L Lambda II GDi V6 3.5 L Lambda II MPi V6 Diesel: 2.0 L R II CRDi I4 2.2 L R II CRDi I4 keep in mind my answers are USA only and USA EPA. DICTATES CAT LAY OUT AND DESIGNS. SOME CARS RUN Y PIPE TO A SINGLE CAT. V6 WHAT YOU HAVE THERE , IVE NOT 1 CLUE.

The KIA shop manual (both my hard copy and kiatech) show the locations of the bolts on the "Cylinder Head Cover" --aka valve cover-- and they provide the torque at 35-52 lb-in (4-6Nm), but they don't specify a tightening order. Normally crisscross middle to outside edges, hand tight, half torque and full torque. Better to do the job right, do it once, replace the gasket.

If the immobilizer light is coming on and the engine is cranking but not starting, it's likely that the immobilizer system is not recognizing the key and is preventing the engine from starting. Here are a few things you can try:

1. Check the battery in the key fob: Make sure the battery in the key fob is not dead. A low battery can cause the immobilizer system to not recognize the key.
2. Try a different key: If all three keys are not working, it's possible that the immobilizer system itself is faulty. Try a different key to see if the problem persists.
3. Check the immobilizer system: If the problem persists with all keys, it's possible that there is a problem with the immobilizer system itself. This could be a faulty immobilizer module, antenna coil, or wiring. You may need to have the system diagnosed and repaired by a professional mechanic.
4. Check the fuel system: If the immobilizer system is not recognizing the key, the fuel system may not be primed correctly. Check the fuel pressure and ensure that the fuel pump is working properly.

It's important to have this issue diagnosed and repaired as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the engine or electrical system. If you're unsure about driving the vehicle, have it towed to a repair shop.

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to model category. There are lots of them! They hide behind a cover. https://www.google.com/search?q=2011+Kia+Sportage+LX+automatic+transmission+shift+solenoid+location

help here. You can usually close them manually with a screwdriver via a secret cover. https://www.google.com/search?q=Kia+Rio+EX+2013+stays+open%2C+the+roof+cannot+be+closed ..

buy the service manual we sell none.

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IT IS INSIDE THE PCM NOW FOR 10YEARS +P0700 I JUST A PLACE MAKER FOR WEAK SCAN TOOLS. IT MEANS ONLY TRANNY ERROR!AND MEANS THE SCAN TOOL YOU USES IS TOO OLDOR CHEAP AND CAN NOT SEE THE REAL KIA TRANSMISSION ERRORS.FIND REAL SHOP WITH REAL TOOLS TO FIND THE REAL DTC ERRORS.BEST OF ALL IS A SCAN TOOL MADE AFTER 2008 YEAR AND IT STATES. CAN_BUS CERTIFIED.spectra not spectra5USAleft hand drive LHD, #23is OBD2 scan port #1 is ECM

If you have a Autozone or Oreilly's Auto Parts or NAPA they should be able to get you the proper bolt.

Greetings, Please reach out to your local independent mechanic or car parts store in order to request the kia document that you're looking for. If they don't have it, they might be able to direct to a website where you can retrieve the document. Thank you.

Did you clean both sides of the Throttle Body. You have the classic symptoms of a throttle body that isn't closing properly. Also the Idle Air Control (IAC). Sportage Sedona

no scan tool errors told DTC.wow. or just guessing"? well if you shop at the Kia site. Oem parts seller and tell time your VIN, (not told) then you see all transmission parts. and how many speed sensor are there , 1 to 3 possible. for most transmission. or buy the shop manual on your unstated transmission no VIN 2.4 or 2.7L engine,USA? i think the tranny is Hyundai. wow dealer sells no transmission parts.! the schematic shows 2 pulse generators inside the box gen A and Gen B,

normally if you clear the codes it means that all the codes are cleard, unless there was a problem with the car that was never sorted out, and if that is the case they should be able to tell you what the code means

no miles on car or engine told 2006. 3.5L V6, running the belt to DEATHH.? are you. this engine is INTERFERENCE , step 1 is to not crank it to deathh, (I warned yah) step 1 is check cam timing.first or $$$$$$$$$$$$$ damage happens if not 3.5L then CRANKS FAST BUT WILL NOT START AND RUN OR STAY RUNNING, some cars stop running at 1 to 10seconds when the IMMO lamp in the dash cluster glows wrong, for bad key try both keys yet, came with car new day 1 ? no starts have up to 50 causes. 10 tests. or more to find cause. tools + skills and we find it every single time. here is a short list of huge.

1. all fuses good.
2. IMMO lamp not angry (security lamp) glowing dead wrong, per the operators glove box guide now lost.?
3. engine bad (sorry we have 10 tests to prove it is good ,using pile of tools.
4. spark dead cant burn fuel lacking spark good on all 6 cylinders we the them all, and 17 year old spark plugs are never good, ever to full tune up, ? spark and filters?
5. last is fuel and is last to check and we use a tool called fuel pressure gauge to make sure PSI pressure is at spec cranking any dead engine, BTW, the battery must be kept charged or the PCM goes dead;. with super low battery voltage./ keep it charged using tool with same name.
6. if spark was good and engine was good test fuel works using a can of (instant start spray) and we spray 3 seconds, and it starts and runs for 3seconds, and repeats over and over until you are happy the engine sounds good 3 seconds at a shot, cam chain not screaming for help,etc,etc.
7. no engine told and that is first. so we know what it there and its SPECIAL needs. and bad acts. my wild guess USA car? 3.5L V6?

now the sad Kia list, of engines we never ever ever ignore belt service (or chain screaming to deathh(sic) Kia Interference Engine List

1. 1.5L DOHC Interference
2. 1.6L DOHC Interference
3. 1.6L SOHC Non-Interference
4. 1.8L DOHC Interference
5. 2.0L DOHC Interference
6. 2.0L SOHC Non-Interference
7. 2.4L DOHC Interference
8. 2.5L DOHC Interference
9. 2.7L DOHC Interference
10. 3.5L DOHC Interference<<< BINGO????????????

some are belt some are chain,,, we look first. never guess sorento used

3.3L (G6DB) 3.8L (G6DA) in 2007

kia and hyundia share engines and more (they share) and what you have I could never guess for sure outside USA. the engine there really does matter. to do tests in the right order and no cause damage my only line kia service manual for USA only shows this. 3.5L v6, the belt must replaced, 60k miles best. and guides and rollers and that hyd. tensioner too./ and oh boy the water pump is not ignored. never crank any dead, 3.5L DOHC cam engine to deathhhh means more expensive damage not just belt. sorento engine list ,outside USA is this Engine Petrol: (USA gasoline) 2.4 L Sirius II I4 3.3 L Lambda V6 3.5 L Sigma V6 << usa version 3.8 L Lambda V6 Diesel: YOU SAD GAS so is not Diesel 2.5 L A I4

The turn signal flasher on a 2014 Kia Sportage is typically located in the vehicle's fuse box. The exact location of the flasher will depend on the specific make and model of your Sportage, but it is generally located near the steering column or under the dashboard. Here are the steps to locate the turn signal flasher:

1. Locate the fuse box: The fuse box in a Kia Sportage is typically located under the dashboard on the driver's side of the vehicle.
2. Identify the flasher: Once you have located the fuse box, look for the turn signal flasher, which is typically a small, rectangular box with two or three wires connected to it.
3. Test the flasher: Once you have found the flasher, you can test it by turning on the hazard lights and checking to see if the flasher is clicking. If it is not clicking, the flasher may be faulty and will need to be replaced.

it dies does it stall or bogs down never the less bring into dealer and have service dept check out --receptionist is not a mech