Kia Sportage
The Sportage is a small crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) manufactured by the Korean carmaker Kia Motors from July 1993 to the present. It was initially sold as a two-door or four-door soft-top convertible.
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TheprismgroupAnswerYes there is an easier way, DO NOT REMOVE INTAKE! no need for that.1. remove the window vents under wipers (4 button...
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http://www.alldata.com/techtips/2004/20041227c.html They're under the valve cover on top of the motor. You will have to dig to...
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It is next to the oil filter behind the engine; you have to access it from underneath. Contrary to what is written in the...
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Go to kiatechinfo.com register as owner, select year and model, click service manual, click engine, click engine mechanical...
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needing to know how to do the time belt for a two wheel drive kia sportage.
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http://www.kia.ca/owners_manuals.asp?lang=en Or for a shop/repair manual:...
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Go to your local library. They sometimes have auto repair manuals.
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The horn is located behind the right side inner fender just behind the bumper, one bolt holds the horn in place. Remove the...
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Unless you are an able mechanic do not attempt this.The timimg belt drives the water pump. Set the engine on top dead center....
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CHECK THE FUSE PANEL DASH & TAIL LIGHTS WORK FROM SAME FUSE
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It screws into the top of the air cleaner assembly near the braket for the mass air flow sensor.
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It is emission related. Pull the codes from the computer, match the code to the troubleshooting procedure, follow the procedure...
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usually this is caused by glow plugs not getting any power. i am rusty on diesels, so this might not be correct, also check fuel...
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Answerstarter relay check that...
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Clarification of terminology- Heater core not heater coil. And Yes there is a very good chance that it may be leaking.
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after extensive research on my Kia Sportage......I was told that there is NO emergency cut off switch on the 2001 Kia Sportage....
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Answerhello, to remove the brake rotors on a 2001, 1. jack and remove wheels; 2. there are two large bolts that hold the entire...
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it will choke and run like crap eventually what happpens to the EGr valves is they jus plug up ,exhaust gas recirculation...
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www.kiateckinfo.com/viewer/default.asp?group=shop
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Try getting a new Starter, however, since KIAs are a piece od S*** (I have one with the same problem, that nobody seems to know...
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replace timing chainYou have to remove the shroud first. The fan is located on a bracket which is held by four bolts. This piece...
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If it's the Hella system: Find the (black) fuse box under the bonnet in front of the battery. There's a separatly mounted flat...
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This information can be found in your owner's manual.
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Steps: 1. Gather necessary tools and materials (refer to Necessary Items list). If you plan to change your oil regularly,...
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The plugs are located on the top of the head and to get to them you need to remove the air intake to the throttle body, There is...
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Your question is vague. Where is it leaking from? Or, r u asking how to find the source of the leak?
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http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/maintenance_wj.htm. .this should do it.. copy& paste it..
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tps New- My 1998 Kia Sportage had been doing this for a while. I feared pulling out anywhere cause acceleration dragged for so...
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You reset the light by taking it to the dealer and having the SRS repaired. Ignore this and either your air bags will not deploy,...
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the thermostat is located between the fan and the very front of the engine.follow the big hose that comes off the radiator, you...
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there really is no fuel tank pressure sensor, there is a fuel pressure regulator though. it is located on the end of the fuel...
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By having the problem that triggered the light in the first place fixed. Do not attempt to fix this yourself. This is not a DIY...
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Free Kia help site sponsored by Kia http://www.kiatechinfo.com
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Whatever your owner's manual says. Don't have one, then call your local Kia dealer for the answer. Dextron II or M III
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SAME AS U DO THE PASSENGER SIDE
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Depending on which headlight assembly you are trying to replace would help answer this question, however the passengers side is...
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I have a 2001 Kia sportage and the fuel pump is located in the fuel tank. There is an access panel under the rear seat on...
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To get the Phillips screws off the hubs you must use an impact screwdriver which you can purchase at autozone for about $14.00.
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The motor trade manual Autodata state, replace timing belt at 54000 miles or 6 years 1999 onwards. The local Kia dealers agree...
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If it is like the 2000 Kia Sportage,when you open the hood, the fuel filter is located to your left hand side, on the lower part...
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Answeron the shifter push the button on the left side. If that does not work disconnect battery for a few minutes.On my kia when...
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Kia belt InfoWell you could buy adifferent car, that would "change the belts"... I own a Kia Sportage.. a 2000...I am just today...
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It is a pain in the butt however: 1. disconnect battery terminal 2. raise and properly support vehicle. 3. remove mounting...
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lower rightside almost to the floor their will be a doorlike panel, pull it the fuses are their. sory about that...
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Answerim looking for answers myself, so far its in between the rear of the engine and behind the dashboard and is a hell of a job...
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i think its in the front passenger footwell, to the right near the centre console, i hope this helps
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Likely it is the clips on the fuel venting system under the hood. This is a common problem that all Sportages will eventually...
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I have a 1999 KIA Sportage and experience the mysterious hard starting problem on an intermittent basis. I have found a solid...
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mechanically set the timing as follows, 2 cams must be set at 12:00 the crank set at TDC at marks at about 11:00 to...
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On another Kia sportage their were two brass colored screws in the center that you loosen and the rotor came right off. That Kia...
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They say it is after 100.000 Km.
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According to the service manual that is downloadable and printable from, http://www.kiatechinfo.com/index.asp ...the first...
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AnswerI have a 99 sportage, I know an easier way, when you get the tire off, you will notice two screws in the center area of the...
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Click the link on the right The Spark plugs is in the middle of the top or cylinder head. First remove the plastic cover on...
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Answerthe timing belt has two cams that have marks and both must be at 12:00, the crankshaft was a dimple too and it must also...
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Jim Grant's Tech Tips `02 Kia Sportage, Where Are The Spark Plugs? Q: I own a ’02 Kia Sportage and I can’t find the spark...
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The Kia Sportage has Two ignition coils, they sit on the top side of the engine On the spark plugs, each coil serves two...
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The 1999 Kia Sportage 2-wheel drive has a timing belt. Mine just shredded driving down the highway. So replace your belts at...
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Remove the brake calipur Remove the 6 bolts holding the hub Gently tape off the hub Gently prise out the 4 wheel drive locking...
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On 98 to 2002 Kia Sportage models ( all equipped with the DOHC 16V 2.0 liter 4 cylinder motor ) these are the instructions for...
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I have a 2001 Sportage and the crankshaft position sensor is located right where the engine and trans meet. I can not get to it...
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AnswerThe key word here is "manual" transmission. If you are using you airconditioner, carrying more cargo or people, or driving...
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como encontrar las marcas de un sephia 1999
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As a Technician at A Kia Dealership, i have not seen too many vehicle's with broken plugs/replace plugs every 30,000 miles and...
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Disconnect the battery for 30 minutes. reconnect and code will be gone until the code resets if the prob;lem persists.
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Right down the center of the Kia is where the plus and ignition cylenders are. There are 2 ignitions. Remove the center panel...
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anytime the radio loses power the code given to you at time of purchase will need to be entered to restore the radio. Or it...
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well...the kia is a pretty crappy car, you should just throw it away. did you know what KIA spelled backwards is AIK?!?! i...
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That's not suggested!!!!
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Answerafter the tire is off remove the nuts around the middle of drum. remove the two phillip head screws and put them in the...
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Open the hood when your car *hasn't* just been running (cold engine stops you burning your fingers). Open the hood. Coming from...
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AnswerHey there, well I had some experience with this myself, although I found it to be quite a pain. I am assuming normally you...
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if you are trying to find the circuit for each,you can remove the fuses one at a time to seed which fuse controls which circuit....
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Answerwell I had a 1991 Mazda protege and when the hold light started flashing my transmission was going out. don't know if this...
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the ABS Speed sensor is located on the center of the rear just ubove the drive shaft if you try to take it out first spray WD40...
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Here is the method listed in Mitchell's On Demand Manual. I used it myself and it works great. It should be noted that some of...
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1.0 - 1.1 mm
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Are you sure the plug is cracked? Mine was being blamed on a cracked plug but what it was the boot on #4 plug was carbonized...
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AnswerThe water pump is loacted behind the timing belt. To change the water pump you should also do the timing belt.
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With the engine running and warmed up all the way you should see the dipstick located on the right hand side of the engine in the...
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AnswerIt is interesting that you ask this, i have just experienced the same symptoms in my 2000 Rio. i continued to adjust the...
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I don't know about online but a real good resource is your local library
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not sure if same, but on my kia mentor it is the plug attached to the the air cleaner housing. Should be one with little clip to...
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i have a 2000 kia spectra, the owners maual says 13.1 gallons, i usually get the gas light at about 11.5 gallons
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should be inside the oil pan
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You need to remove the whole dash assembely out of the vehicle. I know it sounds like alot of work. But this job can be done in...
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kia,s color code is available in the Kia shop manual,it is 2 volmes ans will set you back $150.00. also try the kia blog site...
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timing belts slip on Kia sportage because the tensioner was either misadjusted at time of belt change,or tensioner spring and...
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the vacuume lines and hubs are damaged. chenge the hubs over to Warn style hubs. Look on the net for info on warn hubs.
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There no such thing as a reset button on any cars . Just disconnect the negative cable on your battery for few minutes. If theres...
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One way to make it reset is to disconnect the battery for a few minutes. This will usually reset the computer. The drawback is...
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They made this complicated just for giggles. First let me say that the 2 wire set you got from Auto Zone (or wherever) is the...
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Hi, When the radio says "HOLD" is when the code have been entered wrong too many times and the EPROM has loked. This is part of...
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I cut the stock plug from the 97 sportage and wired an aftermarket stereo with this and it worked great. The wires are a little...
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I have a 2000 sportage 4x4 and somtimes my horn starts honking and the sidemarkers start blinking. it is the alarm system. mien...
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youll most likely have to replace the whole radio. from what ive been told it would cost the same or more just for the faceplate...
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AnswerI had the same problem on my 2001 EX, usually when it was cold out, I would smell raw gas fumes. there is a spring clamp on...
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yes take radio out and look on back for code
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first you need GOOD flashlight and look carefully above kia emblem and see if you can release the main latch with a long screw...
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