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Replacement stereo has no sound

I swapped the stereo/media-centre out in a Kia Sportage for a secondhand one that is 1 model out. The original units NAND died locking it into a boot-loop; but the radio/audio continued to work (so I ...
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What is the socket size for Kia wheels?

I drive Kia Sportage 2018 I want to buy a socket that fits my impact driver to help me change my car's tyres. What size socket shall I get? Update: I bought a 19mm socket but was too small
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What is the equivalent to the genuine headlight bulb

My car is Kia Sportage 2018 I noticed that one of the headlights is not working I managed to open that myself and tried to find in the supermarket the bulb that fits after googling my car model I ...
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2020 Kia Sportage 2.4l wobbling crankshaft pulley

I am considering purchasing a used 2020 Kia Sportage with the 2.4 liter engine. I opened the hood when it was idling and noticed the crankshaft pulley was wobbling. It wasn't making any noise and it ...
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2013 Kia Sportage - Difficult to select first gear

Our 2013 Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi has recently developed a problem with gear selection. This is specifically affecting the selection of first gear, whether from neutral or any other gear, and it is also ...
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2002 Kia Sportage leak

Anyone knows why my 200 KIA Sportage leak fluid coolant inside my car on the passenger side looks like coming through the heater on the floor. Have to put something there to keep it from soaking my ...
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Damage to shocks over sharp curb

I drive a 2012 Sportage and I accidentally drove over the curb yesterday. The bricks that made this curb where old and irregular so there we sharp bits poking out. I was not driving too fast but as ...
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Kia Sportage HDC always switched on?

I own a Kia Sportage 1.7 crdi from 2015. I have always switched on the HDC option. So, HDC helps me braking while going down a hill. My question: Is it harmless to keep it switched on while driving ...
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Can a belt burn without squeeling?

Just yesterday I replaced all of the drive belts on my 1998 Kia sportage because they were old. Now when I start my car I get a little bit of a burning smell, but there is no squealing noise ...
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Can I transfer a 2007 Kia Sportage home-link into a 2016 Kia sportage

Can I transfer a 2007 factory installed Home-LINK mirror into a 2016 Kia Sportage?
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Misfiring plugs [closed]

My Kia Sportage has been running on only two of 4 cylinders. The 2 plugs don't fire at all even when they are replaced. The coil works perfectly if they are interchanged. Wires are in perfect ...
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Brakes lock up when you put the vehicle in reverse

My 2002 Kia Sportage's brakes are locking up when you put the vehicle in reverse. When you put it in drive or neutral the brakes release. When they lockup, it sounds like air pressure and the pedal ...
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How much grease when packing wheel bearings? [duplicate]

My Kia failed its annual safety inspection so I'm going to be replacing the front wheel bearings (both front wheels have top-to-bottom play when up on the lift). Some people say you should only use ...
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Brakes locking up when backing up

I have a 2002 Kia Sportage that was being driven only once a week or so for a couple of months, then it sat for a whole month without being driven. The dashboard brake light had been coming on ...
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