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Post by bogwort47 on Oct 26, 2015 18:05:33 GMT
Hi This Thread is mainly for Guests and New Members who are not sure where/how to post a question just yet.
Established Members are asked to post on the appropriate Board (Year, topic etc.) where ever possible - thanks.To post a question or comment here, please goto top left of this page and click the last page no, then scroll down and click on the Reply Button (bottom right). A new window will open - type your message there then scroll down to bottom Right Hand Corner and click on 'Create'. Your post will then be entered on the highest numbered page as the newest. OR, Look at the yellow border above Right Hand end where it says 'Reply' and click on 'Reply'. A new window will open - type your message there then scroll down to bottom Right Hand Corner and click on 'Create'. Your post will then be entered on the highest numbered page as the newest. You will be asked to enter a 'Guest Name'. If you wish to maintain anonymity (recommended) please enter a 'Screen Name' e.g. soccerstar, bunnylover, anything you like really, so long as it will not cause offence or be unsuitable for children. As with some sites, you will not suddenly be asked to pay for the answer - it is FREEClick here to: Login or RegisterThank you for looking in... |
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Post by tibbyterror on Dec 26, 2015 17:15:08 GMT
I have a 2009 sorento I swapped the original wheels for 18inch alloys l have hankook tyres fitted new this year, these wheels came of a 2005 sorento but it is very unstable and handles poorly its very worrying tyre pressure ok any white lines or uneven road it happens any ideas please?
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Post by bogwort47 on Dec 26, 2015 17:28:31 GMT
Hi tibbyterror
Will chat again tomorrow - until then, please can you tell us if she was OK before changing the wheels and tyres?
Happy Christmas...
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Post by tibbyterror on Dec 27, 2015 13:26:59 GMT
Hi mate I believe so but cant really remember it's a while ago since I changed them
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Post by bogwort47 on Dec 27, 2015 17:11:33 GMT
OK - I've taken a look on the Forum and there is lots of information concerning wheel and tyre sizes.
The best advice I can give you is to register and go and take a look and post your question in the Tech Issues Section for the 2002 - 2009 Sorento.
Sorry I can't be more help but we do have experts on this, who should be able to advise you.
Hope this helps a bit...
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Post by tobyboy on Jan 1, 2016 19:51:08 GMT
Hi everyone I need some help I cannot find anywhere that I can get a cargo cover for a sorento 2007 does anyone know where I can get one of these many thanks tobyboy.
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Post by Neal on Jan 2, 2016 8:33:22 GMT
Hi Toby Boy,
Is it the cover you pull accross or are you refering to a cargo net or even the cargo floor cover,
a little more detail will help
What colour??
Cargo cover Top?
Cargo cover Bottom?
Cargo netting?..
Thanks for the details
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Post by Gee6 on Jan 2, 2016 14:10:40 GMT
I thought I saw one in the 'For Sale' section quite recently .....
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Post by tobyboy on Jan 3, 2016 23:08:13 GMT
Hi Neal thanks for answering it is the parcel shelf been looking on the web but not having much luck.
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Post by tobyboy on Jan 3, 2016 23:14:09 GMT
I thought I saw one in the 'For Sale' section quite recently ..... Hi Gee6 how do I get onto the for sale cant see it anywhere, thanks |
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Post by Gee6 on Jan 4, 2016 1:51:58 GMT
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Post by bogwort47 on Jan 4, 2016 11:08:24 GMT
Hi tobyboy
How to get into the For Sale Section?
Login to the Forum > Go to Black Menu at top of Home page > put cursor over 1st item on left and further menus will appear > slide down to 'Member Benefits and Services' and another menu will appear on the right showing 'For Sale' > slide cursor onto this and click > 'For Sale' Board should then open.
OK???
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Post by Neal on Jan 4, 2016 18:14:46 GMT
or go to ebay, there are always several on there, not cheap mind you..
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Post by eutychus on Jan 25, 2016 1:09:27 GMT
I could delve into all the threads on this rear axle situation but could someone succinctly explain what is the problem? Here in Australia there has not been a peep from Kia Australia or dealers regarding any issue (to my knowledge). Is it just relating to UK models? Mine's a 2003, owned from new with nary a problem except crankshaft pulley falling off (3 times)in the early days  . Cheers. |
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Post by bogwort47 on Jan 25, 2016 1:56:04 GMT
Hi eutychus
The problem is that there is no drainage (design error) for the Rear Axle Upper Trailing Arm Mounting Brackets welded to the top of the rear axle casing. Consequently, in wet environments especially where salt is used on the roads the brackets rust and break and it is also possible for the axle casing to rust so that there is insufficient metal to weld new brackets and/or the axle starts leaking oil and the diff. blows.
The problem first showed up in the USA Salt belt states and has become prevalent in the UK and exists in similar climates.
In Aus, I would not expect the problem to arise except in the Snowy Mountains (salt) or if a vehicle was used for sea launching of a boat or similar.
Kia Aus would be very unlikely to say anything about this lest they get hit for free repairs because the product is not fit for purpose. That said, I do not know the Aus Consumer Laws so they might be able wriggle out.
Notwithstanding, I would be very surprised if the problem has not hit some owners, though probably a small percentage across Aus.
Page 1 of the Contd. Poll Thread on the 2002 - 2009 Tech Issues Board sets out the corrosion limits set by Kia and the recovery options to avoid catastrophic failure.
OK???
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Post by eutychus on Jan 26, 2016 0:38:49 GMT
Thanks Bogwort, that does explain the issue well and I'll ask my service tech to look at that next time it's in for service - although I'm pretty confident that being in the driest state of the driest continent for all of its years, that there's likely no corrosion in that area of my Sorento. Cheers.
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Post by bandit17 on Apr 12, 2016 19:51:38 GMT
Recalls
probably been done to death sorry if it has but as ive only just bought car, can I just ring kia with the reg number to check if any recalls are due or have been done
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Post by bogwort47 on Apr 12, 2016 20:07:03 GMT
Basically yes but take a breath there are a TSBs or at least there ought ot be but 1 isn't!!
Please take a breath before you contact KCS to check out what there is here first. Both the items kia seem very touchy about and you need to do your homework first else you could be 'mislead'
OK?
Regards
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Post by daz999 on May 14, 2016 8:17:14 GMT
Hi I'm daz just picked up my black 2005 xse
Anything I should know about this model
Cheers Daz
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Post by bogwort47 on May 14, 2016 10:25:13 GMT
Hi & Welcome daz999 There are 2 main things - Rear Axle Bracket Corrosion and Diesel Fuel Tank Delamination. The rest are just minor but it is important that you read up about them so that they do not become a problem to you, like tyres and prop shafts. I recommend starting with the Brackets thing. I'll post a link in a bit here to get you started: kiasorento.proboards.com/thread/12746/latest-advice-upper-trailing-brktsHave a thorough read of that and the other threads there. Any questions please just post on that thread where the question crops up and we'll get back to you. OK? Regards |
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