Kia Sorento: Troubleshooting
| Symptom |
Suspect Area |
Remedy (Refer to page) |
| Water leaks from panorama sunroof |
Deteriorated roof lid weatherstrip |
Replace |
| Excessive roof lid-to-body clearance and improperly fitted weatherstrip |
Adjust |
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| Wind noise around Panorama sunroof |
Loose or deformed deflector, gaps in body work |
Retighten adjust or replace |
| Noise heard when opening/ closing Panorama sunroof
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Foreign particles lodged in guide rail |
Check drive cable and guide rails for foreign particles |
| Loose guide rails and lid |
Retighten |
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| Motor runs but sunroof does not move or moves only partially |
Foreign particles lodged in guide rail |
Adjust or replace |
| Incorrect engagement of motor pinion with drive cable |
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| Decrease in motor`s clutch slipping force |
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| Increased sunroof sliding resistance or interference of sunroof
with drive cables, weatherstrip, etc. due tomal adjustment of sunroof |
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| Noise in motor (clutch slipping noise from motor when sunroof
is fully opened or closed is not an unusual noise |
Incorrect engagement of motor pinion with drive cable |
Check pinion installation and |
| Re-tighten motor |
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| Worn out or damaged motor pinion bearing |
Replace motor assembly |
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| Worn out or deformed drive cable |
Replace |
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| Door glass fails to operate up and down |
Incorrect window glass installation |
Adjust position |
| Damaged or faulty regulator arm or regulator |
Correct or replace |
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| Door does not open or close completely |
Incorrect door installation |
Adjust position |
| Defective door check assembly |
Correct or replace |
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| Door hinge requires grease |
Apply grease |
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| Hood does not open or close completely |
Striker and latch not properly aligned |
Adjust |
| Incorrectly installed hood |
Adjust |
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| Incorrect hood bumper height |
Adjust |
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| Water leak through windshield end rear window |
Defective seal |
Fill with sealant |
| Defective flange |
Correct |
Special Tools
Tool (Number and name)
Illustration
Use
09793-21000
Door hinge adjusting wrench
Adjustment, removal and installationof the door hinge
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Body Dimensions
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See also:
Power Window Switch Inspection
Main Power Window Switch Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front door trim and power window switch.
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Front Wiper Motor Component Location
1. Cap
2. Nut
3. Wiper arm & blade
4. Retainer
5. Cowl top cover
6. Bolt
7. Wiper motor & linkage assembly
8. Wiper motor connector
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For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spill ...
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