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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 United Kingdom 7 years ago  
MI
22 reports 
Foxy from United Kingdom 7 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 United Kingdom 7 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 3 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
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Radio does not turn on

Kia Sportage 2009 2.7 Liter 4 Wheel Drive Sport Package 50000 miles
Radio does not turn on after starting. Turns on after shutting off engine and restarting. Works fine then. Has happened several times recently.
raymondgatz from United States 6 years ago  
RA
7 reports 
Nellie from Australia 5 years ago
I hate the radio in my Kia Sportage , love everything else , takes ages to find a station I like but usually give up , have to press about 5 things then doesn’t work. I Hate it. Would love a real radio like my Rio had.
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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 6 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
1 report 
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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Overheating

Kia Sportage 2004
My problem is that the car overheats way too much. Long trips cannot be made with this vehicle, I am so frustrated.
anonymous user from United States 9 years ago
2 reports 
carlotta from United States 9 years ago
This year, with a Kia 2001 I made a trip of around 3000 miles without any inconveniences.
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Radio not turning on

Kia Sportage 2011 Shortage 183204 miles
The lights around my radio turn on but my radio itself won’t work
Harris from United States 2 years ago  
HA
10 reports 
Tony from United States 10 months ago
Can u reset radio without reset button
Hjri from United States 21 days ago
Ca I keep the radio on in a keyless start car?
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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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Remote control fob

Kia Sportage 2005 SUV 200000 miles
I bought a remote control fob from ebay as replacement for my original one that is broken. My problem is i can't find at any forum on how to program it. Anyone knows how to do it?
Delsaint from Australia 7 years ago  
DE
2 reports 
dailyak77 from India 2 years ago
Bought a 2007 Toyota Camry that already has the remote control system installed but no fob. The antenna is blank so I can't find the brand. Every person I go to once to replace the whole system for $400. Any advice on how I could find what brand the remote control system is and how I can simply get a new fob without breaking the bank? Any help is much appreciated 🙂
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Radio stops working after you crank the car ?

Kia Sportage 2010 Suv 157096 miles
So radio works fine as long as the key is turned to on position and the car isn't actually running. But as soon as u crank it up the radio screen goes blank , into off mode, and won't turn on and do anything. Everything else electrical seems to be working fine. No dim lights. However , one head lights goes out periodically. I do not know for sure that there is any relation between the two...
Taylove from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
TA
6 reports 
James from United Kingdom 7 years ago
Does it come back on when you start it
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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 a year ago  
VE
1 report 

Radio seems to short circuit while driving.

Kia Sportage 2012  138000 miles
When my Kia Sportage is warmed up my radio seems to short circuit while driving whether in hit bumps or not. If I press on the radio console the sound keeps working. If I don't press on the console or slap the dashboard above it it's silent.
RJACK2384 from United States 2 years ago  
RJ
8 reports 

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
3 reports 

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 

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 5 years ago  
AD

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 5 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 6 years ago  
KI
6 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 

In higher revs, car acts like clutch is in.

Kia Sportage 2013 2TDI Diese 30000 miles
As I drive and accelerate at higher RPM the engine revs up as if the clutch is in and doesn’t accelerate. Car will accelerate and increase speed at around 2000RPM however. Cruise control also doesn’t switch on since this issue started.
Andy from United Kingdom 6 years ago  
AN
4 reports 

Sunroof sticks when closeing

Kia Sportage 2013  86000 miles
Sunroof sticking have to press switch and shove at the same time to close it
Geoff from United Kingdom 7 years ago  
GE
2 reports 

Power windows

Kia Sportage 2005 Sportage, LX 166000 miles
I thought my drivers side window was maybe frozen shut because when I pressed button to put it down it made the noise as if it was trying to go down, but wouldn't. So I tried the passanger window, same thing happened. As went with the remaining back windows.
I tried locking and releasing and opening again, making sure there was no ice build up because it was cold. THEN found out the fan for my heater wouldn't work either. Not sure if windows are related to no heat? Or why my heater stopped working
Unhappy Camper from Canada 7 years ago  
UN
4 reports 

Heater Fan & Power Windows

Kia Sportage 2005 Sportage, LX 166000 miles
I started car and defrost works but not the fan for heater. I can feel heat it just doesn't blow out.

Windows make clicking sound like they want to come down but won't. Not sure if its because they're too cold?
Unhappy Camper from Canada 7 years ago  
UN
2 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 7 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 8 years ago  
MI
12 reports 

Heater not blowing hot air

Kia Sportage 1997 Manual  20000 miles
Air con works perfect and fans run smoothly but won't go warm when switching from cold to hot :( I have no idea about cars
Jazz from Australia 8 years ago  
JA
24 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 8 years ago  
GZ
11 reports 
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