Recently my mount for the alternator broke off from the water pump and
now I am currently on task trying to save myself 350 dollars by
changing the water pump myself. I already have the shop manual for this
specific year. The book mentions that I must use a "crankshaft locking

Has anyone purchased a new '06 Sedona yet?
Have test-driven one, but am not in a position to purchase one new at this time.
It looks like a seriously good minivan.
Anybody?

Kia SHEPIA 1999-
Idles Rough, Sputters when applying gas pedal like it's not getting any gas,
problems to start the engin all the time,  when going uphill  engine start
loosing  power and I have to change gear to increase rpm.

I have had my '02 Sedona for a month and a half now.  I am only getting
between 270 and 290 miles per tank.  Is this normal?  It's a 19.6 gallon
tank.
Also, I have purposely tried to get my gas light to come on to see if it

I am considering buying a Sedona Auto Diesel 2005 or later version.
Is it possible to obtain workshop manuals for these Kia vehicles, or
downloads of any kind.
Gordon

Developed a problem w/our 2002 Kia Sedona which when it hits 3rd gear
to overdrive, seems not to be able to shift into/out of it properly,
and a noticeable but low-level 'hum' type noise is evident that almost
sounds like road noise. Tach is observed shifting normally during 1st

My passenger side window became stuck one day. Its like it jumped the track
as it has a lot of "pitch" now. I was able to jam it about 1" from the top
without it moving around on me but need to fix it.
Is this a broken track? When I hit the button it seems to grind or click and

My 2002 Kia Sedona engine keeps stalling when I stop on the highway.  It
seems like it won't idle properly.  I had a Kia dealer install new spark
plugs, wires, timing belt, drive belt, charcoal canister, brakes, etc., but
they they can't determine the problem.  Does anyone have an ...

Kia made a good 5 year entrace internationally...but in 1-2
years...many china cars will come to international markets...will kia
go out of business? kia is only good because price is low..but chinese
cars even lower..

The check emissions light is on constantly now but the car idles fine.
once the accelerator is applied in first second and third gears the car
bucks and the check emissions light starts to flash.  once up to speed the
bucking stops. usually only bucks for 3 -4 seconds.  and the ...

Ive only got 18k on mine and have had just a few minor problems,my manual
shift knob came loose,the interior lighting knob fell out of the dash,but
other than that its been great so far.Starts great at 0,F too.
Just wondering if any of you have high mileage ones and how they have ...

I purchased a 2006 sedona at the end of Jan. My local dealer installed a
Hitch and then had the wiring harness put on as well, the wiring harness
does not work properly. Does anyone have an idea of what I can do. they
can not find an answer and I really need to pull my trailer with ...

I am curious about other peoples experience with the new Sportage.
Our loaded 2005 is almost a year old now and has been absolutely trouble
free.
I know of 3 others and they have been trouble free too.

I have a question regarding my 04 kia sedona.  I have had a problem the last
few thousand miles when I apply the bakes going down hill and having to stop
that the brake seem to polsate I had my brakes replaced and it still seems
to do this.  However it doesnt do it on all ...

We just recently purchased a used 2002 Kia Sedona.  It has the rear
heat and air (I think thats standard)  My question is can heat come
from the vents in the rear ceiling of the van?  I can get cool air
thats controled by the rear control knob.  I can get heat from the heat