2000 Kia Sportage and Power Window Problems

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misswishy - 11 Jul 2004 04:52 GMT

My windows recently in the last 3 weeks haven't been working.I have
replaced the fuse on the inside panel as well as the fuse under the hood.
When the fuse under the hood was replaced, I tested the windows and they
all worked for the few seconds I tried them then turned the car off for
the night. The next morning I went to try them and NOTHING..It is no
longer under warranty and I want to know what to expect as far as $$ goes
if I do have to take it in..anybody else have this problem? ALSO, I don't
think my 4-wheel drive works which from what I have read, is yet another
common problem with this car..Like many others out there, I owe way more
than the car is worth, so I'm pretty much stuck with it for a while..but
the day it's paid off, I'm getting something I feel SAFE in..even if it
means yet more carpayments..

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murban - 12 Jul 2004 00:42 GMT

ASSUMING THAT YOU LIVE IN NORTH AMERICA...

THERE WAS A RE-CALL ON THE SPORTAGE WINDOW REGULATORS AND TRANSFER CASE FOR
THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST DEALER BY PHONE AND PROVIDE
THEM WITH YOUR VEHICLES IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N) LOCATED ON YOUR
DASHBOARD AT THE BASE OF YOUR DRIVERSIDE WINDSHIELD. IF YOUR VEHICLE WAS
PART OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN (WITCH BY THE SOUNDS OF IT... YOU LIKELY
ARE...) IT WILL COST YOU NOTHING.

HOPE IT HELPS.

> My windows recently in the last 3 weeks haven't been working.I have
> replaced the fuse on the inside panel as well as the fuse under the hood.
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> the day it's paid off, I'm getting something I feel SAFE in..even if it
> means yet more carpayments..

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misswishy - 12 Jul 2004 02:19 GMT

Thanks! I will do that..I have called once,but they wouldn't tell me if
there were any re-calls..but I'll have a MAN call and handle it for me so
it gets done..ya know how those car places are with women..;-)

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hyundaitech - 12 Jul 2004 18:19 GMT

If you are prepared with the Vehicle Identification numbers, any dealer
should be able to tell you whether there are any open recalls on yours.

Be sure to have your front hub bearings checked regularly. The front hubs
have a tendency to suck water into the hubs and damage the bearings.

For the windows, you'll probably have to pull the door panels and check
for chafed wiring. Look especially around the door checker.

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misswishy - 13 Jul 2004 06:59 GMT

Thanks..I'll have the mechanic in the family take a look at it..at least
the AC still works, it's been in the 90's here and not being able to roll
the windows down has been a pain..but one good thing...it keeps me out of
the drive thru's ;-)

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