Top 10 2003 Kia Sorento Questions & Answers

the plastic radiator tank that the hose nipple is part of can be replaced by any radiator repair shot for about $75-100

You can switch the temperature mode between Fahrenheit to Celsius as follows:
While depressing the AUTO button, depress the OFF button for 3 seconds or more. The display will change from Fahrenheit to Celsius, or from Celsius to Fahrenheit."

Three days ago my key was stuck in the ignition on my 2008 Kia Sedona. I could start it. I could shut it off and the key would turn to the acc. position but it wouldn't go to lock so I could pull the key out. I unhooked the battery cable and the key came right out everytime.
I called service departments at two different dealerships and they were no help. One dealership told me the switch was in the transmission and he thought they would have to go in deep to fix it. The other one told me it was either in the ignition switch or it was an electrical issue they would have to track down. I guess the last one was kind of right but this is how I fixed it. Just understand my problem might be different than yours. This worked for me and I feel it's worth trying. It wasn't a hard fix once I dug in and found the problem.

I want to say that this is just for "Informational Purposes Only". Even though this should be an easy enough of a fix just understand "I am not responsible for accidents." Use your head and you should be fine.

Getting started,

1. I took the trim cover off around the gear shift. It just pops off but still be careful not to force it or you will break it. No need to unhook the wires once it is off. Just let it hang to the passenger side out of the way.

2. Hook your battery up if it isn't already. This might sound strange to some because normally you unhook your battery before working on a car but you need power to check this problem.

3. (O)Make sure your PARKING BRAKE is set.(O)

4. Locate the key release microswitch under the left side of the black cover plate that has Park, Rev., Neutral, and Drive on it. Between the cover plate that I just mentioned and the interior molded console itself is where I could see the microswitch but only with a flashlight. It's actually mounted under the area where the P, R, N, and D are located on the cover plate so while sitting in the driver seat you will need to bend down with your light and look up under the cover plate. (If you don't see it try this.) Turn your key on and press the brake to release the gear shift button. While looking under the cover plate and pushing the gear shift button repeatedly you can see the parts under the cover plate pushing up on the microswitch.

(Here is where I noticed my problem. When I let go of the gear shift button there is a plastic piece that pushes up on the lever of the microswitch making it close the circuit. The problem was the plastic piece wasn't pushing the metal lever of the switch "far enough" to close it. I fixed it like this.)

5. I reached in with a small long screwdriver and placed the screwdriver under the middle of the metal lever on the microswitch. With another small screwdriver I reached in and pushed in the end of the lever down just slightly. It will bend easily. Make sure to hold pressure up with the first screwdriver against the middle of the metal lever to keep it from bending back at the switch. I was afraid it could break the switch if I hadn't done that. It took a couple of tries not to bend it too much.

6. Try pushing the gear shift button now and release it.
If done right the switch should close. I could hear a relay click in the ignition switch when it closed. The key then pulled out everytime like there was no issue.

7. If it worked put the the trim cover back on and I hope you never have any problems with it again.

If it didn't work try engaging the switch with a screw driver and see if you hear the clicking in the ignition. (Make sure your battery is hooked up for this or your wasting your time. I'm just saying.) If it doesn't make a clicking sound or if your key still doesn't remove than it has to be either that this microswitch is faulty, ignition switch or something else completely. At that point hope you have a good service department where you live.

I couldn't find anything anywhere on the web that helped with this issue so I hope this does help someone else who has been in a bind. Good Luck!

Hello gabbiesavas: My name is Roger and I will help you. The fuel pump is located inside the fuel tank. To gain access to the pump you will need to remove the rear seat cushion from the vehicle. Remove the screws in the access panel located under the seat. Disconnect the wire harness from the pump and the fuel lines. Be careful that the fuel lines may be under pressure. Also be careful not to make a spark.Remove the retainer nuts or screws holding the fuel pump housing and lift pump from the tank. Be careful not to spill gas on your carpet. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the pump.

Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Green
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Green/Orange
Car Radio Ground Wire: Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: Red/Blue
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Yellow
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: Under the Driver Seat.
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Tweeter Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue
Left Front Tweeter Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Red
Left Front Mid Speaker Positive Wire (+): Black
Left Front Mid Speaker Negative Wire (-): White
Left Front Low Speaker Positive Wire (+): Yellow
Left Front Low Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue
Right Front Tweeter Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue/Orange
Right Front Tweeter Speaker Negative Wire (-): Green/Orange
Right Front Mid Speaker Positive Wire (+): Black
Right Front Mid Speaker Negative Wire (-): Brown/Red
Right Front Low Speaker Positive Wire (+): Black
Right Front Low Speaker Negative Wire (-): White
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Green
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Yellow
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue

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2005 Kia Sorento 3.5 liter DOHC V-6



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The low pressure switch is located on the air conditioning line in the right rear of the engine compartment near the firewall.

The low-pressure switch in your air conditioning system is used to interrupt power to the compressor when the low side pressure drops below 25 psi. This prevents freeze-up of the system and possible damage to the compressor. When the switch is faulty, the symptoms of freeze-up, or no compressor function, will be present. Replacement is straightforward, but requires the removal of refrigerant from the system.

If the relay clicks, you're not getting power to the field coil on the compressor and I doubt it the control circuity is the problem. We've replaced compressors on Sedonas and Sorentos for this same problem. Uunplug the compressor field coil and hook a test light between the field coil power wire and ground and have the a/c button on. If there's power there, then you have a bad field coil. You can buy the field coil separate from the compressor but you'll want to buy 2 new snap rings. one snap ring holds the pulley on and one snap ring holds the field coil on. I don't recommend messing with taking any part of the compressor apart unless you're experienced with a/c systems and have the proper equipment to recover the system. the pressure in and a/c system isn't anything to play with.

One other thing, have you checked the compressor fuse (thermistor)? I can think of checking before giving up is the thermistor. I know the connection is behind the glove box somewhere but I'm not sure where.

Hope this helps.

Hi there...i don't have room to post the complete diagrams here, but i can walk you through the steps. It's a little harder for a do it yourselfer than most cars, because the intake manifoild has to come off---one of the reasons a shop charges so much too...and a proper set of tools is very helpful. Your manual will have pictures, to help you identify the parts i describe here...ok u ready?

Take off the plastic engine cover and set aside. Don't lose the the little acorn nuts.

1. Remove the air intake hose connected to the throttle body.

2.

Remove the accelerator and cruise control cables.

3.

Remove the engine coolant hose and throttle body.

4.

Remove the P.C.V. hose and brake booster vacuum hoses.

5.

Disconnect the vacuum hose connections.

6. Remove the surge tank stay.

7.

Bleed off the pressure in the fuel pipe line to prevent the fuel from spilling & squirting you in the eye.

8.

Disconnect the connector from high pressure hose.

9. Remove the surge tank and gasket...be careful with gasket, you can reuse it.

11. Remove the delivery pipe with the fuel injector and the pressure regulator....
When the delivery pipe is removed, be careful not to drop an injector.

12.

Disconnect the wiring harness of the coolant sensor assembly.

13.

Remove the surge tank.

Ignition coils and ignition wires:
disconnect ignition coil harness connectors

disconnect ignition wires from ignition coils

remove hold down bolts from ignition coils

while gently twisting pull up and remove ignition coils

while gently twisting pull up and remove ignition wires

remove spark plugs (always check gap on new plugs, even if they say they are "pre-gapped" )

Install in reverse order, don't over torque anything and keep your work area clean. Now would be a good time for wire replacement too---depending on the mileage on your Kia

Do a good visual inspection of hoses, clamps, wires & pulleys while you have it "opened up" ---Good luck, thanks for using fixya and i hope you get many more trouble free miles out of your Sorento. =)

You have a open connection even a open fuse start with the fuse there is a 120 amp that is for the charging system and there is a 30 amp fuse.If bothe fuses are good go to the alternator and make sure of your connection just because there on doesnt mean there good The choice tool for this is a voltmeter

Any tricks after you replaced the filter my car won't start now