20 Most Recent 2005 Kia Sportage - Page 4 Questions & Answers

May be something as simple as corroded battery terminals or clamps. Grab the battery cables and try to rotate both clamps a little. If it then tries to start, then it is time to pick up a terminal/clamp cleaner from any parts store. Remove the negative (black cable) first and clean both the clamp inside and the terminal outside, then reconnect- negative terminal last It may be wise to buy also a small device which uses a 9V battery to connect from clamp to clamp (or plug into the lighter/power socket) unless you have the code available to regain access to any stereo you have; most go into a anti-theft 'safe' mode.

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More likely boyfriend did major damage to the engine. Oil light on means no oil pressure, could be bad bearing, expensive.

Failed Transmission If it did it more than once & you continued to use it when it is slipping, you ruined it Need to park it, as soon as you experience any problems with a trans or your done

see if running the fault codes supplies you with an answer . Engine lights indicate problems with the engine and the transmission so both may indicate a wiring problem in/to the transmission or problems with the TCM

Drive only on cool days

a green light is usually reserved for the indicators , have you a problem with the indicators ?

It may be that the switch needs to be adjusted so when the brake peddle is released the switch is released. There may be an adjustment on the switch bracket.

Take it to a shop and have them do it. Better than being sorry you broke it trying to save $30

your duct may be closed or just fell off or vent dorrs stuck closed easy fix is to trace the duct that is inop and you will see the problem

Short to ground in harness possibly check for continuity in the wires from sensor then if wires are good replace sensor