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A/C must be on for engine to run correctly

Kia Sportage 2006 hatchback manual 105000 miles
I have had EGR valve, throttle body and associated sensors changed but now find that the A/C must be on for engine to run smoothly. If I turn it off, engine hesitates and mis-fires
mick from Great Britain 10 years ago  
MI
22 reports 
Foxy from Great Britain 9 years ago
Could be the clutch sensor. My kia garage done all what you have done and concluded that there is wear on clutch which makes it stutter in first 2 gears. When AC in on engine runs st a higher level and has no problem. They are replacing clutch sensor on warrenty to hopefully solve problem
Foxy from Great Britain 9 years ago
Could be the clutch sensor. My kia garage done all what you have done and concluded that there is wear on clutch which makes it stutter in first 2 gears. When AC in on engine runs st a higher level and has no problem. They are replacing clutch sensor on warrenty to hopefully solve problem
Gary from Bahamas 6 years ago
I m thinking about buying a 2016 kia sportage but it has a aircondition problem i dont know yet what the problem is I saw kia have warranty on some of it car could i carry it to the dealer to be checked
Erin82 from United States 2 years ago
My 25 sportage was fine when I drive it last. This morning I had to hit the gas and it literally slowed me down. If I slide it into manual it’s fine. Please help.
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AC fan blower switch in dash intermittently comes on no cooling with a SolvedSolved

Kia Sportage 2012  160000 miles
Not cooling filled with refrigerant and did cool and switch on with interior control on /off is intermittent
William Poole from United States 3 months ago  
WI
1 reply 
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William Poole from United States 3 months ago
Expan sion valve is not working and has a Freon leak at seal replacing valve
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AC blower issue SolvedSolved

Kia Sportage 2011 2L 234878 miles
I have my AC blower off but the blower is in good condition if you run directly, I checked the AC blower relay and Fuse but all are ok , what is the problem?
Ateik from other a year ago  
AT
1 reply 
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Ateik from other a year ago
There was no issue with the fuse or relay, but it seems there is a short circuit internally and so I just laid a direct wire from the fuse box to the blower with an external fuse to make it short
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AC won't stay charged

Kia Sportage 2017 EX 95600 miles
Since I bought the Kia I have charged it twice. Looked for a leak with the UV dye and nothing could be found. Any help would be appreciated on what it could be.
catdaddyrex from United States 6 months ago  
CA
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Omer Modather from United Arab Emirates 4 months ago
I had the same issue , i changed full system compressor,condenser, valve...i was cooler but after one week again i needed to recharge. Then i changed the evaporater...leak stopped byt i hear some sounds like tssss when operating ac
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Ac problem and components

Kia Sportage 2011 1.6 petrol 87000 miles
Ac not cold, I try to top up refregirant but not working, till find out the ac clutch not engaged radiator fun not working aswell
Booj from Great Britain a year ago  
BO
2 reports 
Patch from Ireland a year ago
Same issue with a 2017 1.6 Diesel engine. Heating fine, won't cool.
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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 8 years ago  
HU
8 reports 
Tony from United States 8 months ago
Maybe sensor on filter. On top of canister?? Or switch interior/says push AC.
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Ac no working

Kia Sportage 2014  120000 miles
Air condition will not work properly
Milti from United States 3 months ago  
MI
1 report 

AC works but blows weak (fan replaced as new)

Kia Sportage 2010 LX, 4 cyl. 135000 miles
My A/C works. Gets cold but the strongest blowing occurs thru windshield vents (where defrost usually happens). It gets all foggy and condensation forms on the lower inside windshield when it's mildly hot outside. Both sides and center vents blowing are barely noticeable. Replaced the fan behind the glove compartment, works fine now. This all started after I discovered rats had gotten in during some cold weather when I hadn't used my car for a week. There was shredded paper/paper towels in my glove compartment. That was cleaned out and inner cabin filter replaced. Visually and with a hanger wi… Read complete
Buddy67 from United States a year ago  
BU
1 report 

Half working ac

Kia Sportage 2024 Sportage 49000 miles
The ac blows cold on the passenger side but not so cold on the drivers side. Not so bad for the passenger but I’m the driver and it only has less then 50 thousand miles on it
Heath from United States a year ago  
HE
4 reports 

Air conditioning compartment/Overheating

Kia Sportage 2003 Manuel 20000 miles
We brought our Kia 6 months ago and now its broken down. It started from making funny noises to overheating,not starting and their is no air conditioning compartment to help the fans cool the motor down. We were using nearly 4litres of oil in one to two weeks and filling the radiator 3 times a day and that still never helped as it still overheated,we used up a four litre coolant on an hours drive and still overheated. Then it started playing up by not starting. I honestly do not recommend buying a Kia as it has given me problems from the day I brought it.
gZae from New Zealand 11 years ago  
GZ
17 reports 

A/C compressor light only activates intermittently, when on A/C works

Kia Sportage 2007  324000 miles
A/C compressor light only activates intermittently, when light comes on A/C works but doesn't stay on, the fan stops running when the compressor button is pushed.
Catlin from United States 3 months ago  
CA
2 reports 

Overheating after thermostat replacement

Kia Sportage 2018 SUV  68000 miles
Hey everyone, I replaced my mother’s thermostat cause she had a code for it not reaching operating temp. I thought I properly burped it and filled the reservoir but she just called and said her check engine light came on (blinking), her A/C stopped working, and it was showing that it was overheating. I admittedly didn’t drain the system prior to make the repair as quick as possible, but I thought had properly burped it to prevent that from happening. Any advice?
EDIT: also she says her coolant reservoir is now empty, so maybe it needs more coolant to continue burping it?
CountPimpula from United States 4 months ago  
CO

Temperture light comes on intermittently

Kia Sportage 2009 Kia Sportage 4x2 SUV 110 miles
Tempreture warning light comes on. Vehicle slows down when going up an incline. Stering wheel shudders. The AC blows out warm air. There are no leaks, but i have to top up with Antifreeze regulary.
Veron from other 4 years ago  
VE
2 reports 

A/C and suspesion

Kia Sportage 2013 Suspension air conditioner  60 miles
The air conditioners not cooling since new i go to the garanty few time the change de pieces but the suv present the problem anyways fix 3 time and damage 3 times now the suv don’t have the garanty the say the cant help anymore
Adri from other 8 years ago  
AD
4 reports 

Not going into 4 wheel drive

Kia Sportage 2013  119934 miles
No 4 wheel drive. Light comes on to say it is on but it is not. They say it is the coupler going to 4 wheel drive. Had same problem in 2016 and 2 years later same thing. Part costs 1,000. Having to fix this twice in 2 years is ridiculous. The vehicle is only 5 years old. This summer we had to fix the air conditioner which was over 700...Not pleased!! My husband spoke with Kia and they said it was not a recall even though others have complaine about it also.
Bikernana2 from Canada 8 years ago  
BI
3 reports 

Rattle during accelerating.

Kia Sportage 2011 Automatic  96800 miles
Rattle during accelerating from an initial start. The air conditioning was changed and the problem is still there. The sound is near the firewall near the driver's side.
Kia 2011 from United States 8 years ago  
KI
12 reports 

High rpm on start then rough idle

Kia Sportage 2008 2.0 liter lx sportage 60000 miles
High rev on start once warms rough idle feels like it want to stall if I turn the a/c on idles fine. A/C off back to rough idle odb code. 507 any body have a idea
Brooks1008 from Canada 10 years ago  
BR
6 reports 

Gurgling rattle sound in motor. Air and heat will not work

Kia Sportage 2008 ex v-6  70000 miles
My kia sportage never had really good AC but the heat worked great. Eventually the heater fan was barely blowing. Then we was driving down the road with vent on. Smoke started pouring from under hood. Now nothing works and it gurgles and knocks.
mikey from United States 10 years ago  
MI
16 reports 
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