The Kia Sedona/Carnival Thread [ARCHIVE]

[utakabo]

i just recently had my carnival's engine overhauled due to oil pump malfunction. it is running smoothly again. however, the mechanic told me that the temperature indicator is not functioning, he is not sure why as it is his first time to do a carnival. when i drove my ride i also noticed that the speedometer is moving erratically (at low speed the needle doesn't move and when it does it falls back to zero as soon as i release the accelerator). the odometer is functioning though. i suspect the problems are electrical in nature. any comments on this?

[praetor91313]

suggest ko sedona na. yep 03-04 model. because most of the problems that plagued the gen1 were solved when the sedona came out. Bihira ang bumili ng gas engine model dito, but from what i observed, sila rin ang bihirang nagkaproblema. kung ikukumpara mo sa mga owners ng diesel engine.

I have a kia sedona 04 model, quadcam A/T sya na gasoline. Alam ko kung bat walang masyadong bumili nito, he he he.... grabe kumain ng gasolina. I've computed our gas consumption, 5-6 L/km lang sya, city driving.

We're very happy with it though... may dvd player, maluwang, malakas ang aircon, very smooth pang-drive. What more can you ask for?

[utakabo]

about the problems i posted, their fixed now. both were electrical in nature as earlier suspected - some plugs were loosely connected.

[john_mkt]

Good Day.

After reading almost through the pages. Decided to get one. Purchased a 2nd 00 Carnival A/T. Been using it for a month now. Its running great, according to the prev owner belts was replaced but the AC needs cleaning. Had the engine oil change, it consumed 7 liters, wow! I wanted to change the ATF also but sa shell Dexron III lang sila meron. Where can I find ATF that is recommended sa ride natin? How much, how many, pwede kaya DIY?

Have the same problem like what sir utakbo had. The speedometer was running erractic but now its not working at all. What do I need to check or replace?

Thanks and more power!

[utakabo]

Good Day.

Have the same problem like what sir utakbo had. The speedometer was running erractic but now its not working at all. What do I need to check or replace?

Thanks and more power!

if you still have contact with the previous owner ask him if it did not had the same problem before, otherwise, have a competent automotive electrician take a look at it. electronic na kasi nagpapatakbo nyan hindi cable. most likely baka pareho lang yung problema natin, baka loose connection lang din

[praetor91313]

I just had my sedona tuned up at Kia Motors Las Piñas para sa 40k na sked nya. P3,900 ang nagastos ko including the labor. Iba pala ang sked ng gasoline at diesel engines. Ang gasoline daw every 7.5k km while the diesel variants should be tuned up every 5k km. So na-late pala ko ng tune-up ngayon, tapat noong 37.5k km pa lang dinala ko na.

Anyways, manipis na din daw ang brakepads so I had them replaced, 3.9k din ang nagastos ko dun.

Pinatingnan ko na din kung ano yung rattling sound everytime I drove through potholes, mukhang yung engine mounting daw, pudpod na yung rubber nila. 8.9k ang palit ng tatlong mounting excluding the labor (1.4k pa). Di ko muna pinaayos yun.

They also suggested I get an aircon filter dahil wala daw laman yung dapat na pinaglalagyan nya. I told them wala talagang laman yun. From what I've read from this thread, yung mga local na sedona noon tinanggal talaga yung filter para less ang gastos(?). Tsaka di naman ako tumatakbo nang naka-on yung mga exhaust so di ko naman talaga kailangan.

Bale oil filter and oil change lang naka-sked ngayon at inspection lang ng ibang parts ang ginawa. They use Petron's universal engine oil daw, yung pwede kahit sa diesel.

Hmn... maybe next time sa shell na lang ako magpapatune-up. Semi-synthetic na papalagay ko. I wasn't very satisfied kasi ayaw mag-explain nung service supervisor, isang tanong isang sagot tsaka parang nanghuhula lang sya. Tinanong ko kung Dexron II yung nilagay nila na engine oil, then I realized my mistake and was about to rephrase the question pero oo daw Dexron II na yung sa Petron. Ha?

[praetor91313]

I also told them about my concerns with the battery and alternator, baka di kayanin yung pinaplano kong setup. Sige daw titingnan nila. When the report came in, okay daw ang battery. Wala daw silang gamit to check if the alternator's output is adequate--- wag ko na lang daw lagyan ng iba pang electrical instruments para di ako magkaproblema.

I asked them if they had rain gutters (yung nilalagay sa taas ng bintana para ma-deflect ang rain) wala na daw available para sa old models.

[praetor91313]

Isa pa nga pala: sabi sa kin ikot na lang daw ako habang naghihintay. E I brought along some books pa naman para tambay sana ko sa lounge, wala pala. Lipat at sa Gonuts Donuts at bili na lang ng donuts at drinks para di nakakahiya. I waited there from 9am to 3pm, umidlip pa ko sandali.

Noong nakabayad na ko at hinahanap na lang yung parking ticket at sukli ko sabi sa kin nung isang employee baka gusto ko daw maghintay sa lounge. WTF! Meron naman pala e!

[RRR6]

hi fellow carnivalians/ sedonians,

just want to seek help if meron kayo alam na pede ko pagawaan ng power steering and electrical.
taga congressional ave, QC po ako.

i have a white 03 sedona.

thanks!

[greasynerd]

hello to all sedona/carnival owners.its been a long while after religiously reading these threads.and indeeed they are of great help, especially for me who just bought a sedona'02 MT diesel.sir Mikey,ask ko lang kung san ka d2 sa pangasinan..d2 lang me sa urdaneta.i looking forward to meet you someday.

[greasynerd]

mga sirs,matanong ko lang, bakit kaya ganun yung steering wheel(sedona'02 MT)ko.everytime na kakabigin o ililiko ko sa kaliwa ,nararadaman ko yung steering wheel na bumabalikbalik,pero pag kakakbigin ko sa kanan o liliko sa kanan,wla naman ako nararamdaman sa S-wheel.anybody who experienced this kind of problem.pinacheck ko kasi sa kakilala kong mekaniko,wala naman daw siyang nkita na prblem.pero hindi naman normal yung ganun na everytime na e liko ko sa left,kumakabig kabig ung wheel.thanks guys.alam ko matutulungan niyo ako.More power!!!!!!!!!!

[greasynerd]

mga Sirs.anyone who is kind enough to send a copy of the manual of sedona'02 MT LS please send through this email- amorlyn_lustina*yahoo.com.thank you very much.

[greasynerd]

sir jabr,pwede rin bang pa send ng manual ng sedona'02 MT.kng pwede sir.email add ko-amorlyn_lustina*yahoo.com.maraming salamat sir.

[benchph1]

RRR3,

Try mo Cruven sa vicinity ng Camp Crame. dun ako lagi nagpapagawa ng suspension ng mga kotse ko, including our previous carnival.
(yep gumagawa din sila ng power steering)

greasynerd,

Baka wala sa alignment?

[RRR6]

hi benchph1,

thank you sa info.
how about sa electrical? san mo pinapagawa before yung carnival mo?

thanks!
RRR6

RRR3,

Try mo Cruven sa vicinity ng Camp Crame. dun ako lagi nagpapagawa ng suspension ng mga kotse ko, including our previous carnival.
(yep gumagawa din sila ng power steering)

greasynerd,

Baka wala sa alignment?

[erwinquick2002]

I have a 2001 Kia Carnival, I am having problem with my headlights, its too dim, can't see the road, but when i look at the headlight its bright, i changed the halogen bulb from 50/60watts to 90/100watts but still having the same problem. Any suggestions? Can you recommend a good electrician who is an expert with headlights? Thanks/

[greasynerd]

mga sirs!!!!
anybody who knows kung magkano un oil pump chain for sedona'02.mejo may naririnig rinig kasi akong grinding sa my left side ng engine lalo ng pag start sa umaga.and also ung tension bearing sa my alternator.kylangan na rin palitan my squeaking sound na rin kasi pagstart ng engine.Thanks sirs.

[TankerPipes]

Altec, Rodski, and all others: its already 3am and i have been reading your threads regarding the KIA Carnival/Sedona. The thing is for the past couple of weeks I have been searching what automobile I will be buying. This will be the first time for me to own one and I want to make the right choice. Having started my own family (late na po ko nag-asawa, as in last March lang at 39 yrs of age) I was contemplating on buying an SUV but noticed Carnival/Sedona. So, i'm giving it a serious thought, i have been reading reviews mostly from australia or US and I find it puzzling that it seems that I only read good things about the carnival in this thread. The reviews from other countries are mostly negative (as in bad). Most of the problems with the Carnival come out at 100K mileage like engine breakdowns and other serious stuff. I have my eye on a carnival being sold and it said that its a 2006 model 2.9 turbo. Now tell me, do i have anything to worry about? I will be getting a loan to buy it and I would really like to get my moneys worth.

[wus]

Thanks Jabr. The reason I ask is that I bought a service manual in CD sometimes ago for Carnival/Sedona but is a European version. It includes the gasoline, J3 and CRDI J3 engine. It got features that is more than what are in my car, an imported 02 Carnival Park II. I just want to look if it will be more compatible to my car. Thanks anyway. BTW, who need a copy can post message. I can send a copy to your posted email address. Its a lot of files in pdf, may be need to send it one by one.

Sir Way22, please send copy to this email address: wusandoval*yahoo.com. Thanks.

[RRR6]

Thanks Jabr. The reason I ask is that I bought a service manual in CD sometimes ago for Carnival/Sedona but is a European version. It includes the gasoline, J3 and CRDI J3 engine. It got features that is more than what are in my car, an imported 02 Carnival Park II. I just want to look if it will be more compatible to my car. Thanks anyway. BTW, who need a copy can post message. I can send a copy to your posted email address. Its a lot of files in pdf, may be need to send it one by one.

hi sir way22,
pahingi din sir ng service manual.
please email me at rj.biag*yahoo.com

tapos sir way22, kay mang mario ako nagpapagawa ng aircon.
located sya sa fort santiago, QC (likod ng SM North) magaling din gumawa and mura pa. may parts din sya. if interested PM sa YM or Skype (user id: rj.biag) para bigay ko contact details.

thanks!