Top 10 2005 Kia Sedona Questions & Answers

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I believe there is actually an access panel in front of the second row seat behind the drivers seat that you can access the top of the tank, fuel pump and possibly the fuel filter. Lift up the carpeting and check.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap to lower the fuel tank's internal pressure. 2. Locate access cover. 3. Remove the fuel pump & fuel filter assembly installation screws, then remove the fuel pump & fuel filter assembly from the fuel tank.

There is a tensioner pulley that has a nut in the middle of it, loosen that nut and there is a tensioner bolt that when you loosen it, it slides the pulley away from the belt to replace it.

This is a common problem usually related to the crankshaft position sensor. Before you replace it, disconnect the electrical connector to the CPS sensor and clean it with electrical contact spray and add a dab of dielectrical grease. If the problem continues, replace the CPS sensor. It is easy to replace and is not very expensive. It just bolts to the engine block with one or two bolts. I believe the CPS sensor on the Sedona is behind the timing cover on the front of the engine.

your transmission overdrive gear is turned off. There should be a button on the shifter or console to turn it on. Overdrive provides better gas mileage on the highway. If you have more questions, please let me know.

On the 2.9litre diesel I found that 2 of the bolts holding the starter could be reached from underneath( after jacking up and putting on ramps or axle stands both sides) the third was only accessed from the top and i had to loosen the bracket for the gear linkage cables as it prevented getting a socket on the head of the bolt. once the 4 bolts(12mm) were removed it was easy. I found on ebay a repair kit which replaces the piston and contacts which on mine were badly eroded(just as site said) and replacing those cost under £15 (about $25?) A reconditioned starter would have cost at least £175. The instructions for replacing the plunger and contacts were excellent and changing them took under 20 minutes.

check to make sure the main wire going to the starter is tight mine was corided and did the same thing ..just a thought

lol The previous answers are a joke. Engine runs, maybe slightly rough, tach not working, and engine light on. Typical ailment for a Kia. Most common issue is the 'Ignition Fail Sensor', located on the engine near the water outlet.

left side of exaust after catalictic converter

1. Drain the coolant
The thermostat is located at the end of the top radiator hose. Remove the drain plug from the radiator and flush the coolant into a pan.

2. Remove the Upper radiator hose
Loosen the clamps that connect the upper radiator hose to the housing and remove the hose.

3. Remove the thermostat housing
Loosen the thermostat housing mounting bolts. Remove the housing and pull the thermostat from it.

4. Replace the thermostat
Inspect the new thermostat and install it with a new gasket. Mount the housing and upper radiator hose. Then pour new coolant into the radiator.