Comes on at odd intervals.  Sometimes when we start the vehicle and then it
stays on.  Other times it comes on while being driven.  Sometimes it acts
normally.  Taking it in to KIA on the 11th.  They say it is a minor problem.
Any thoughts?

Just an update for folks looking at the new Sedona....
We're approaching 10K miles on this van and it's been flawless. MPG has
now improved to about 24MPG at sustained speeds of 80 MPH. Locally it's
around 17 MPG. This is athe fully loaded EX and with so much to go

I own a 2001 Kia Sportage. Over the past couple of weeks this problem
has been troubling. After starting and driving along for about 10
minutes the heater and windows stop functioning. They just stop
working and have to pull over to the side of the road and re start

My reliable '01 Kia Rio, has 114,000 miles. I have maintained it very
well since buying it with 15,000 miles in '02. In the past few months I
have had problems starting the car. Often this occurs after driving
great distances though sometimes it will occur just after I fill the

My 2000 Kia Sephia (Manual) has 110k miles and sounds like the starter
has quit. I can tap on the starter to get it to turn over, but once the
car is turned off, it will not crank, it just clicks. I'm going to
change the starter (it's at home). Do I need to get under the car, or

Has anybody fitted wind deflectors to Sedona or similar vehicle?
If so, are they stuck on with adhesive?
Are they noisy?
Do they provide a bit of 'sunshade' for the driver?

August 28th 2006, I bought a Red Kia Rio5 Ex Convenience in British
Columbia. It's been pretty good overall, until now...
**Note, I've been driving stick shift/manual tranny vehicles since I
was 9 years old hauling wood from the woodshed in our back field. I've