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A Buyer’s Guide to the 2012 Kia Sorento
While While Kia may still be headquartered in Korea, the 2012 Kia Sorento is made right here in the United States, making it easier for Kia to put a lower price tag on this fully loaded compact SUV. With a...
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Windshield washer fluid is not spraying
This could very well be the issue. A few other things that should be check before condemning the pump itself are the fuse to the pump, the switch that activates the pump and the hose that goes to your windshield...
Transmission problems
The problems you are having may be due to a sticking throttle control, or possibly a transmission shifter control problem. These vehicles have an electronic throttle and if you try to push on the brakes and the throttle at the...
Air conditioner not blowing cold air
Your air conditioning system may need to be charged and have a leak fixed on it. Over time, hoses may become damaged and O-rings need to be replaced in the system. The compressor also may start leaking out of the...
hi i own a kia sorento 08 diesel. im having a problem when taking off. when i take off the response is very slow. then it kicks in
You will need to check to see if there is any stored codes in the computer along with the normal maintenance with air and fuel filters. You may have a faulty sensor or clogged filters or low fuel pressures.
I have check engine light on and the code is showing p0266 ?
P0266 means that the fuel injector on cylinder number two does not pass the self tests that the Electronic Control Unit performs. It is often accompanied by a code P0302 for an engine misfire. It could be that you have...
2011 kia sorento "jerking" between 60-80mph on freeway. Mileage is 64000
An issue like this is not unusual and can be resolved if you request an engine diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-jerks-forward-at-high-speeds-inspection). During such a diagnostic, the certified mechanic would come to your location and run through all the possible causes of engine misoperation...
I'm about to purchase a 2018 Kia Sorento with AWD. Does the AWD work in reverse?
All Wheel Drive (AWD) works in any gear the vehicle is in. There are two types of all-wheel drive: mechanical and electronic. The most common way of creating a capable, mechanical AWD system is by using three differentials. A differential...
Clicking sound when the car is slowing down or stopping
Hello there. In most cases when you hear a repeating clicking sound as you brake, it is likely coming from one of three sources. First, it could be a wheel bearing that is wearing out. Second, it might be a...
How much does a 60k service cost OTD?
Hi there. We have a great tool on our website that will permit you to look up all scheduled maintenance for your Kia Sorento. Simply click this link (https://www.yourmechanic.com/scheduled-maintenance) and type in your vehicle information and you'll be able to...
I have a 2011 6 cylinder Kia Sorento. Just changed all the spark plugs to achsah go. While driving today my car stopped accelerati
Slow acceleration (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-slow-to-accelerate-inspection) has a variety of causes. Fuel injectors can become clogged over time as the tiny passages become clogged. When an injector is clogged it can degrade the performance of the vehicle and the car may accelerate slowly...
Vehicle won't start
Hello. This is not a problem with the alternator or the starter. I have yet to see a bad starter on this vehicle. It is almost always the battery. The battery will need to be load tested to verify this....
Headlights not turning on
The headlights on these vehicles are controlled by the lighting control module on the left side of the dash. This module is controlled by the light switch which tells it to turn on or off. The control switch will need...
2003 Kia Sorento harmonic balancer replaced but now acts like it does not want to start it turns over and it wants to start but it
You may have a problem with the crankshaft sensor and it was damaged when you replaced the pulley. Have the computer scanned for codes and see if getting a rpm signal from the sensor. Replace the sensor requires removing the...
Rpm shoots high >2000 when starting in the cold then drops low almost to 0 like its about to stall out, rides around 2000 rpm
In the majority of vehicles, engine idle speed is controlled by an idle control valve (ICV). The ICV valve can fail or a faulty or blown fuse in other electronically controlled systems can cause the IAC motor to malfunction, leading...
Looking for inertia switch on a 2005 Kia Sorento
The inertia fuel pump cut-off switch should be located under the hood on or near the passenger side inner fender. If you think the switch might have tripped, push down in the center of the rubber that waterproofs the switch....
My question is...where is the oil pressure sending unit on a 2006 Kia Sorento ex.
The oil pressure sending unit (switch) should be at the base of the oil filter assembly toward the top front of the cylinder block (pulley side, that is). Removal may require a specially shaped "socket". Unless you have confirmed that...
I have knocking in my engine. But then as I pick up speed it disappears. What could it be?
It sounds like you may have low oil pressure that may be causing some valve train noise as a result of the oil not properly reaching the top of the motor. This can happen for a number of reasons, but...
car wont start after radiator hose broke
Unfortunately, a blown radiator hose will not cause the engine not to start. The engine needs fuel, compression, and ignition to run. If one of those three are missing, the engine will not run. I would recommend having a compression...
P200A error code kia sorento 2012
The intake manifolds of most modern vehicles - yours included - are equipped with some sort of "variable" intake runners or manifold. Typically, there is one or multiple flaps that are solenoid and sensor controlled inside the intake manifold to...
2005 Kia Sorento EX 3.5L eng. Problem: coolant leaking below the air intake. I replaced the "O" rings on large and small water
Hi there. The best way to pinpoint any coolant leak is to complete a pressure test of the system. Eric the Car Guy on YouTube.com has a pretty good video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5p-G3UDi-A) on how this is done.

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