1999 Kia Sportage Consumer Discussions

Kia Sportage Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2000 Kia Sportage Stalling [keyop]

Written by: hfolks on Jul 21, 2009 03:23 PM

Hello I read what problems you were having and want to see if you had resolved that issue? I am having the same issue with my 1999. can't figure it out. if possible can you let me know. very much in need of HELP. Thanks Read More...

Kia Sportage 1999- Poor acceration

Written by: hfolks on Jul 21, 2009 03:07 PM

I am working on a 99 kia sportage. it has poor acceration. Has anyone came across the same Problem? Presently has no codes. Read More...

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Written by: royster2 on Jul 15, 2009 03:00 PM

hi their, i own a 1999 kia sportage. it had been running verry well but then it started having a misfire. i thought it was something simple like a plug or plug lead so changed them both. no joy. then it was suggested i change the coil packs so i changed them both. again no joy. then it was suggested that i should may have a vaccume pipe problem, so they were all checked and ... Read More...

Re: 1999 Kia Sportage Convertable -- Radiator [jst4him]

Written by: lmp4 on Mar 28, 2009 00:37 PM

2 questions, one reply: Overheating: this looks very much like a blown head gasket....a rather frequent issue; you can open radiator cap, fill to top, run engine an d look for bubbles...bubbles are an almost certain sign of blown gasket. More sophisticated tset is to go for a CO2 test from radiator cap.......specialty shops have that. YOu can also have a compression ... Read More...

1999 Kia Sportage Convertable -- door panels

Written by: jst4him on Mar 28, 2009 11:10 AM

Ok my last question for now and this one is really for two reasons. I need to know how to remove the interior door panels (I have a two door) for two reasons. 1) I need to replace the speakers that are in the door 2) The passenger side won't open from the inside and needs the handle repaired thanks for any help....much appreciated! Read More...

1999 Kia Sportage Convertable -- wet floorboard after running AC

Written by: jst4him on Mar 28, 2009 11:08 AM

This question pertains to when we ran the AC on the way to Florida in December the passenger floor board was saturated with water. I need to know what can cause this and possibly how to inexpensively fix it! Thank you! Read More...

1999 Kia Sportage Convertable -- Radiator

Written by: jst4him on Mar 28, 2009 11:07 AM

Hi everyone! I'm new and I have three questions and will post them separately. First, the reserve tank on my radiator empties very quickly and when it's empty it causes smoke to come out from under the hood. I really don't know what is causing it to empty so quickly which causes it to over heat. I'm heading to Florida Thursday and need to resolve it quickly and cheaply! ... Read More...

Re: rough start and idle 99 Kia Sportage [lmp4]

Written by: estergard on Jan 25, 2009 09:47 AM

I have a 1999 kia sportage 4WD with the exact same problem and circumstances. It won't start cold unless I hook up a battery charger, and crank it for 8 minutes with the gas pedal nailed to the floor. After sputtering, it begins to run...then runs perfect. It will start again for the rest of the day, and run well. The next day....same problem!! I replaced the timing ... Read More...

Re: Heater core replacement [sherwood55]

Written by: tamemeebaby on Sep 08, 2008 01:03 PM

Don't know if this will help you but I had a similar problem with my 1999 kia sportage. I would find my passenger floor board with a puddle of water on it. My problem was the heater vent tube was clogged. I cleaned out tube and it no longer leaks. Good Luck Read More...

Re: 1999 kia sportage 4x4 overheating [ort102]

Written by: lmp4 on Feb 14, 2008 06:36 PM

the trip the temp guage started to go up. turned on the heat it dropped back below half. then ..the guage shot all the way down below cold then started dancing around when i would come to a stop it would just drop again.. any ideas That was one of symptoms I already described as associated with exhaust invasion of cooling system due to a blown head gasket. THis is what ... Read More...