2001 Kia Sportage Consumer Discussions

Kia Sportage 2004 and earlier

auto door lock system

Written by: lteri on Nov 17, 2009 07:18 AM

My only key broke.I replaced ign but now cant lock doors.I was told 2001 Kia Sportage has auto door lock system in it already they would just sell me the lock key and program it.How do I know if the car already has this.Is there any way i can tell I bought the car used can dealer tell Read More...

Kia Sportage Maintenance and Repair

Re: 1998 Sportage stalling [lilbrat53]

Written by: kreal on Nov 06, 2009 10:58 PM

I hope this helps somebody save money and stress that we experienced. My 2001 Kia sat for 6 months because we couldn't figure out what was wrong with it, started, ran but accelerating would cause the car to choke and loose speed, changed the front catalytic converter as directed by 3 mechanics and after a computer check (purchased through the catalyticconverterwarehouse.com ... Read More...

our kia sportage 2001 occasionally falls below 1000 rpm

Written by: maxli on Nov 04, 2009 00:16 PM

it has been showing this problem for the last 12 months on and off, either not starting properly, or else stuttering while driving, recovering after a few minutes, after pressing accelarator pedal repeatedly. The problem continues after the following replacements/repairs: new lambda sondes, replacement of every single sensor, checking all contacts, ... Read More...

Re: 2001 Kia Sportage - a/c vents [lmp4]

Written by: mgpage on Aug 05, 2009 09:54 AM

Where are the cables located? I've taken apart the dash and haven't found them. The only thing connected to the control knob is the electrical plug harness and wires. Read More...

2001 Kia Sportage fuel problems

Written by: jhoel on Jul 10, 2009 04:28 PM

Hi, we really need someones help! We have been having a lot of problems to say the least about our Kia lately. We recently replaced the fuel pump and since then the car has been driving a little rough. It then fixed itself and seemed to run fine. Then the other day we were driving it and it just died in the middle of the street. We have checked the fuel pump, relays and other ... Read More...

Re: 2001 Kia Sportage - a/c vents [mgpage]

Written by: lmp4 on Jun 27, 2009 10:34 AM

THis is a mechanical cable control. So you have to look for this cable, is it secured on both ends, or is it disconnected from the control knob....???? Read More...

2001 Kia Sportage - a/c vents

Written by: mgpage on Jun 23, 2009 00:08 PM

My a/c is working fine (as well as it can in Houston) but the air will only blow out the windshield vents on the dashboard.....whether I set the dial to direct the air there or in my face or the floor. Any ideas on why this is and what I need to do to correct this??? Read More...

Re: 2001 Kia Sportage Check engine light [andy91]

Written by: andy91 on Apr 02, 2009 11:21 AM

Ok kia check engine light is fixed. It was the computer that had gone bad making the engine misfire on cylinders 2,3,4 periodically. Instead of buying a 695.00 new one I got a salvaged one and it has been running great for the past two weeks.. Thanks for all the help. Read More...

Re: 2001 Kia Sportage Check engine light [lmp4]

Written by: andy91 on Mar 21, 2009 00:51 PM

I have a question? Where is the ecm located? I found one box under the dash next to the steering column named Unit-Cont ECAT wt005728 / 954404Z110 (Silver metal small box.. Found another one under the radio mounted to a bracket named ECU-ETWIS - OK07E67720 (Small black plastic box).. Found one under the floor mat on passager side named Control Unit, EGI K07A Cal,Fed ... Read More...

Re: 2001 Kia Sportage Check engine light [andy91]

Written by: lmp4 on Mar 20, 2009 03:35 PM

..come back to tell of the outcome.... Read More...