20 Most Recent 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.

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.

The diode for the interior dome light is located behind the driver's side kick panel. You have to remove the kick panel or get access to the wires behind the panel. The diode is located in the wrapped wires just to the left of the fuse box area. When you feel around the wrapped wires with your fingers, you will feel a small hard rectangular plastic piece behind the tape wrapping the wires. Carefully cut the tape at the spot and locate the diode. Remove the diode and replace with a new one (about $13-18 at Kia dealer) and test. Retape with electrical tape and replace kick panel and you are done. About a 15 minute job.

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

2004 kia sorento 2.5d it smokes realy bad when first started

2004 Kia Sorento The Wiper Relay is Part Of The IPM Module . Its The Kia Body Control Module Should Be Located Left Driver Kick Panel Behind".. http://www.ksmanual.com/ipm_removal-1120.html

Hi,

The sorento clock, along with many other import vehicles of this era, have notorious issues with poorly designed circuit boards in the clock module. We fix these on a routine basis, check out the website, we have lots of info there and would be happy to help you out, thanks!
www.autoclockrepair.com

get it scanned

I have the same problem for two weeks, three times I ordered dragged checked my fuel pump replaced sensor passed over gas pump and the fuel filter fuel filter checked syringes All right already and high costs Car turns off the light in the car there's watches on 'CHECK' 'but it seems gust mal engine fuel pressure monitoring -p1181 I am at a loss and 10 mechanics only take money from me and untreated malfunction Please note I replaced all 4 months ago all VAT radiator engine

sounds like you have a bad catalytic converter when they clogg your car cant exhaust and creats backpressure that stalls out your car the same thing with your air filter if its dirty your not getting enough clean air to the car... but because it runs 10 min... before it dies and you are getting no warning lights, and the car restarts after it cools down makes me think catalytic converter.... i hope this helps

The 6ya staff member assigned to reply to your post was trying to nicely say that you’ll never find the reservoir that you’re looking for because your rear end is so large it would require a 42 man expedition to circumnavigate. Those kinds of costs can become unaffordable for even the most experienced back door man. Sorry :(

The 1st time my 04 Sorento got stuck in 4WD low it was towed to dealership & they claimed it was the switch. Six months later, while on a camping trip, got stuck again. The local tow truck driver saved me hundreds of dollars in towing costs. Put it in reverse for at least 10-20 feet. That's it! He said that he found this to be a common problem. I later asked my dealership why they failed to mention this solution to me. They replied that they thought I knew! Spread to word!

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

hello u will find a lot of wiring diagrams and circuit diagrams help books and stuff like this at reliable-store the girl in the chat box ca n help u instantly... im a frequent buyer there since Im a mechanic so take help from there

I got this free Pdf man ual from reliable-store for free and I don't think Ive visited a mechanic or fixya for help for more than 3-4 times out of the 20 times I fixed the chipper in these 4 years

under plastic on upper part of the motor

turn the key on (do not start) try and listen to hear if you can hear the fuel pump hum while it builds pressure.

If you can hear it, then you should be getting fuel pressure. You can change your fuel filter if you have low fuel pressure at the fuel rails. They have a test port on them you can check for pressure.

If you have fuel pressure and it is at good pressure of around 75 psi
Then you likely have no spark. This could be a bad crank sensor, or a bad fuse somewhere. Have you checked all your fuses?