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Cuts out whilst driving

Kia Sportage 2006 Auto. 132000 miles
I have a Kia Sportage 2006. Bought as a used vehicle in April 2017...When driving especially when slowing down for traffic lights or to turn a corner, the thing cuts out. It has to be turned off at ignition, put into park then restarted. Is a dangerous situation, waiting for someone to hit my rear end. We have replaced the engine...still playing up. Mechanic is stumped. Has had it hooked up to OBD reader but shows nothing. Is now looking at wiring... if that does nothing will then try the fuel tank. Hate paying hard earned money for a piece of shit. Cheers Kim (Australia)
Kimcj from Australia 7 years ago  
KI
6 reports 
Kimcj from Australia 6 years ago
Update on Kia... Took the vehicle to our mechanics, they have soldered all of the connections (not sure which ones) as there could have been some dry solders...Seems to have fixed the issue as the vehicle has not cut out since. Fingers crossed we have it beaten.
Flower from New Zealand 6 years ago
I’ve had the same problem with my 2006 Kia Sportage, I’ve had it 5 years and every year I’ve had problems with the engine cutting out. The mechanic said carbon build up, then EGR valve, fuel filter and now it’s apparently the fuel pump. I’m so sick of this vehicle!
najir frank from New Zealand 6 years ago
Majohi your problem is thevoxygen analyzer which a round sensor mounted between the intake manifold abd the air cleaner. Its a round tube with a blade sensor jojned to the air cleaner box by rubber hose. Saab 900 part will be ok as its a Bosch part licences for Korea. Regards major frank. PS try cleaningvm it first with petrol not the expensive shit that's recommended.
Pete from United Kingdom 3 years ago
Hi we have just started getting the same problem. Our kia sportarge started cutting out when slowly down. Had a full service and still did it. I did hear about a problem kias have. The fuel tanks were lined when new and after years the lining starts to break up and clog the filter. Has anyone had this problem
Ohawd from United States a year ago
Same shit different day
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2007 Kua Sportage Lx Transmission In LIMP Mode SolvedSolved

Kia Sportage 2007 LX 4 cylinder Auto Transmission  21300 miles
I Bought My Kia 2 Years Ago Haven't Even Driven 500 Miles I Have Had It In 5 Shops Now ESC Brake And ABS Lights Stay On Dash The Car Is At Cottman Transmission Right Now But They Say Nothing Is Wrong With The Transmission They Say It's A Electrical Issue But Can't Find It Car Only Goes 20 MPH I Don't Know What Else To Do Does Anyone Have A Idea Of What This Could Be I'm So Desperate For Help
Lisa from United States a year ago  
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Lisa from United States a year ago
Sorry it is a 2007 kia sportage lx but I found my issue it turned out that it was my throttle position sensor I had it changed and the person who changed it didn't have it set right who would have thought that it would cause my transmission to go into limp mode that's so crazy but now my sportage is driving great I hope this can help someone else who is having this issue thank you for allowing me to post this 😀
Lisa from United States 4 months ago
I Found My Issue It Was My TPS Sensor It Wasn't Installed Correctly Now My Transmission Shifts Normal
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Stalls

Kia Sportage 2002  120000 miles
My car usually starts working properly but suddenly stalls. It loses power and the dashboard turns on and off. I've already changed the pump, the injectors, the battery but the problem is still there. Can anyone please help me?
Cathy71 from United States 9 years ago  
CA
24 reports 
NANDO from United States 9 years ago
Check the catalytic converter.
Ranch from Canada 6 years ago
I’d check my alternator. Those sound like alternator issues. Your alternator should be giving out 13VDC - 15VDC. Start your car and unplug your positive post on your battery. If it continues to run it’s not your alternator. If your car slowly dies and loses power then you need a new alternator.
Waterdog from United Kingdom a month ago
I have something the same my 2010 Sportage 4x4 started to jerk then lose power this seems to happen after it warms up then the other day it started to put grey soot out the exhaust but now I have a management light on which might tell me something
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Stalls when driving and Check engine

Kia Sportage 2008  100000 miles
My Jeep Kia sportage 2008 diesel stalls when driving and I do not know why. I've cleaned the tank, changed the battery from the fuel pump, checked the rail and I do not know what else to do. The Check Engine indicator remains turned on, what should I do?
Greg from United States 9 years ago  
GR
6 reports 
Catherine from United States 9 years ago
You need to change the injectors. With only one of them failing, it is enough for that problem to be caused.
Boallen from United States 4 years ago
Yeah maybe cam sensor or crank sensor
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Electrical power

Kia Sportage 2000  140000 miles
I stopped my car turned it off and when i tried to turn it back on i got no power anywhere. No dash lights no radio no headlights nothing. Battery still reads 12v and connections are fine... Brand new battery. Please help im out of ideas
Kmizzil from United States 7 years ago  
KM
7 reports 
Cheryl from United States 7 years ago
This happened to me. They needed to put shims between the connection and the post on the battery.
Robert from United States a year ago
Battery full of power
But nothing works
No dash lights nothing
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Dash lights

Kia Sportage 2011  100000 miles
Warning lights for abs, downhill brake assist on and gear change indicator not working. Also. Cruise control doesn't work and start stop not working. All happened at once. Replaced battery and still same.
Anyone got any ideas??
Deus from Ireland 6 years ago  
DE
2 reports 
Smitty from Canada 6 years ago
Is the car charging off the altenator? Also check the fuses in both fuse panels. One on the end of the dash on the driver side and one under the hood on top of the inside fender.
Deus from Ireland 6 years ago
Thanks. Will check. Have a feeling it's either a fuse or a dodgy sensor. Yes, car is charging. Not an alternator problem.
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Independent gear shift down when accelerating

Kia Sportage 2021 2L automatic 25000 miles
Accelerating,but transmission drops to 1st gear on its own and gear stick unresponsive. Dashboard lights up with all available warning lights. Stop car, starts after 3attempts, all dash board lights still on then reduces to engine warning light only. Has happened twice in one year. Service center reset electronic computer system first occasion. Now currently looking at all wiring.
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Electronic management system from South Africa 10 months ago  
EL
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Dino from other 2 months ago
My 2011 model kia sportage EX have a flicking problem with the dashboard lights and the doors lock/unlock are not working, drivers side window also not working. Tail gate wont open and even signal lights are not working. Does anyone knows about this problem and its solution?
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Car stereo, key remote to unlock and lights of the inside

Kia Sportage 2015 Ex 2.4L 115 miles
Well my sportage was sitting for week because it needed some new tires so eventually I did put them on. But then when I wanted to start the truck up it didn't want to turn also when I turn the key the alarm came on. I did it couple's times but on the last try I turn the key and push the remote key as same time it finally turn on but afterwards my stereo and the light inside didn't come on I push the reset button on still nothing came on I even look at the fuses all of them and they were all good I just don't know what it is
Chris from United States 3 years ago  
CH
3 reports 
enginsur from India 2 years ago
Also called keyless entry, remote starter, or key fob, this device connects with a car and triggers it to turn on. A remote car unlocker's functions vary based on brand and price. Typically, you can unlock, lock, start, stop, heat, cool, or defrost your vehicle remotely with this device. https://www.surveyzop.com/talktowendys/ https://www.surveyzop.com/restaurant-s…
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Starter is okay but wont start

Kia Sportage 2000  80000 miles
No problem with the battery and alternator and spark plug
juin from other 4 years ago  
JU
5 reports 
gm3333 from United States 4 years ago
KIA Sorento will not start, has plenty of juice, just won't fire Does the weather have anything to do with it, maybe the rain moisture
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No headlights and car won't start

Kia Sportage 2018 Lx 117127 miles
First all headlights went out checked fuses relays all seem good. Battery good everything works except headlights. Now car won't start. It'll turn over if you make contact with relay but still not start. Plus at this time have to release shift lock to take it out of park
V. Jones from United States a month ago  
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Car not recognizing key fob

Kia Sportage 2016  88000 miles
My car is having trouble recognizing smart key fob to lock/ unlock and even when I use it to press the start stop button. New batteries. I have resorted to using the remote car start. I can't seem to find the actual spot to put the key. I should add it seems to happen in the morning when it's cold more often.
Danielle from United States 2 months ago  
DA

Car won’t start

Kia Sportage 2012 1.6 petrol  114000 miles
The oil light is on, and the car bump starts. But when you use the key to start the car, it dosent. We’ve changed the starter motor and got a new oil fuse. But still nothing. Any one had any similar problems
Nolan999 from United Kingdom 6 months ago  
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Key stuck in ignition unless battery disconnected

Kia Sportage 2013  80000 miles
My 2013 Sportage would not shift into park so we replaced the shifter but I cannot get the key out of the ignition unless I disconnect the battery. How can I fix this?
Colleen from United States 9 months ago  
CO
5 reports 

Vehicle will not start

Kia Sportage 2011 Kia sportage 4 cylinder 167700 miles
I plugged in the car charger for our phone and it immediately shut down. Weve checked every fuse and the fuses are good. We have a new battery in here and cannot figure out what is going wrong and what we can do to get the car back on. Anyone figure out what this could be?
Sportage from United States 3 years ago  
SP
8 reports 

Winding noise from middle rear and burning rubber smell

Kia Sportage 2005 Sportage 220000 miles
I got my 2005 kia sportage EX used for 1700 last year. There is a distinct winding type noise emitting from the middle rear of the vehicle that gets louder sometimes with acceleration. I also have been smelling a burning rubber smell when I drive on the freeway and go 60-70 mph that doesn't go away till after being shut off and bsb parked for a minute. Could my transmission be starting to go? After I first got it, I would sometimes get a check engine light and the codes that came up were related to something with the wiring of the solenoid or something like that, but the check engine light has… Read complete
Kimmeh from United States 3 years ago  
KI
1 report 

Radio interference with engine running

Kia Sportage 2015 DIESEL ESTATE (SPORTAGE CRDI KX-3 SAT NAV) 27000 miles
Recently my car battery went flat after an interior light was left on. Battery was charged and car starts ok, but since then I've had an issue with my radio and bluetooth. They work fine when the engine isn't running, however when I attempt to start the car the radio goes off and then comes back but I can only hear static on all channels and can't connect anything to the bluetooth. When I switch the engine off and turn the radio back on it is fine again. Grateful on any guidance how to fix this issue!!
Foxy123 from United Kingdom 4 years ago  
FO
4 reports 

Taillights

Kia Sportage 2000 4x4  159034 miles
Bad relay I hope on my taillights. I check bulbs n connection. All good. Took lots of fuses. Anyway. I put bigger one in on a hunch I had n. Lights stayed on after I shut them off. Waited n blew fuse. Bad relay n switch...anything b great.
Biskitboy from United States 4 years ago  
BI

Rubber burning smell and battery light is on.

Kia Sportage 2006 SUV 4 door v6 4wd 140000 miles
After the last snow storm my car started smelling like rubber burning, smoke came in through heating vents and battery light came on. 2006 Kia Sportage.
JoyC from United States 4 years ago  
JO
1 report 

Cutting out

Kia Sportage 2001  95000 miles
I have a 2001 sportage. Most of the time it runs fine; smooth acceleration, good power but on other times it acts like someting is shuting off. There is suddenly no power at all; it cuts out, than a couple of seconds later it kicks back on than off again. Sometimes it is so bad that i cannot move at all. If i let it cool down for awhile, it will work well for awhile than act up again. I changed the fuel pump, cleaned out the fuel tank replaced the fuel relay, and it worked well for several hours, about 500 miles on the highway, than quit again
robert from United States 5 years ago  
RO
5 reports 

Ac blowing hot air

Kia Sportage 2012 Ex 124000 miles
Compressor working fan working Freon full happened after removing fuse to reset audio system
Hurter from United States 6 years ago  
HU
4 reports 

Will not start in cold-weather -10

Kia Sportage 2008 Kia Sportage  78000 miles
Will not start in cold-weather -10 The battery is good. It has good fuel pressure and the computer is showing no codes. Any info would be appreciated
John from United States 7 years ago  
JO
25 reports 
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