Code Reader for Kia Sportage?

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Dave Saxton - 09 Nov 2005 01:12 GMT

Does anyone know or have experience with a good code reader that will
work on Kia Sportage vehicles?

My sportage just developed a severe hesitation issue and it is out of
warranty. I would like to have a look at the codes myself and possibly
purchase the replacement parts. I don't trust the Tampa dealer on Dale
Mabry Highway anymore.

Thanks,
Dave

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LandB - 09 Nov 2005 02:01 GMT

I don't know about your area, but Autozone will read the codes for free
around here.
If there isn't one around, check other auto part stores, they may do it.
Good luck.

> Does anyone know or have experience with a good code reader that will
> work on Kia Sportage vehicles?
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> Thanks,
> Dave

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Al A. - 09 Nov 2005 04:00 GMT

>I don't know about your area, but Autozone will read the codes for free
>around here.
>If there isn't one around, check other auto part stores, they may do it.
>Good luck.

Most of the "chain" auto parts places will do this for free, I've
found, and a few of my localy owned places as well. I guess they
figure that they will get to sell you the parts to fix it. It works,
because every time one of them read a code for me, I DID buy the parts
from them!

-AL

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helix - 11 Nov 2005 20:29 GMT

My mechanic uses a SNAP-ON unit. most garages have that one. Also J.C
Whitney sells one for around $150, but I think if you got to one of the
parts places, like Pep Boys, or Autozone, they will read it for free. More
then likely you have a sensor reading wrong. I found that the wire that
went to the oxygen sensor (and there are 2 in a Sportage) had melted to
the manifold and grounded when a retaining clip came loose. fairly simple
fix.

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