The Kia Sedona/Carnival Thread [ARCHIVE]

**RRR6** · April 17th, 2008 10:52 PM

hi guys,
i've reading your discussion from page 1, and am only at page 34.
it i very informative and helpful to since its my first time to have a diesel engine.
by the way, can you tell me where can buy a strut bar and install an oil catch as previously mentioned.?
am from congressional, qc. where is the best place to do PMS?
thanks again.

**overboost** · April 24th, 2008 09:05 AM

We are in the process of purchasing a second hand Carnival (Dec 2000) model.
it only has 50k millage from the first owner, everything works, paint still original and shiny,engine hums quietly and no black smoke when I rev the engine past 3k rpm aircon just needs some cleaning

Did a short test drive last Saturday and I was really surprised about the ride quality (plush and quiet). Engine still responsive and it's very relaxing to drive.

**mikey177** · April 26th, 2008 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by RRR6

hi there!
we just bought a 2003 kia sedona. i just want to seek some help/ advise on how to go about in maintaining it, some tips as well. the sedona is at 44tkm only and have a good engine and all are working except that there were some scratches on the body and bumper that needs repainting.
please help.
thanks to all!

As they say, "If it isn't broken, don't fix it."

Most of the time, all the Sedona needs is strict adherence to the 5,000-km PMS schedule, along with observance of the proper engine warm-up and cooldown procedures.

Timing belts should be replaced every 70,000-km. Fan belts every 40,000-km, along with engine coolant and other fluids.

One tip I can share: be careful when opening the sliding doors from the outside. The plastic handles have a nasty habit of breaking. When opening them from inside, it sometimes helps to push the door outward as you open it.

**DBGeli** · April 27th, 2008 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by mikey177

Here is the problem so far: When I turn the aircon on, the parking brake and battery warning lights come on and the power steering and brakes cease to function.

Actually, if I keep the steering wheel in a turn for more than a few seconds, the warning indicators also light up, and they go off when the steering wheel is centered again. However, the problem is most noticeable when the aircon is switched on.

same tayo ng naging problema sir mikey177... nakakatakot kasi last month i noticed mine while i was negotiating a steep downhill turn at the time when suddenly the power steering conked out!!! buti na lang the brakes were still functioning... matigas kasi ulo ko eh, sinabihan na ako ng mechanic ko about three months ago na kailangan ko nang palitan yung "center main pulley" (yun ang tawag nya dun) kasi gastado na raw... well, hinde ako naniwala sa kanya so ayun, buhay ko sana ang kapalit...

moral of the story: maniniwala na ako sa mechaniko ko... hahahaha

BTW: it cost me around Php 5,500 for that darn pulley assembly... (crankshaft pulley ba iyon). Is it really priced like that or i was duped by the store selling the part?

**yapoy86** · April 27th, 2008 11:43 PM

if the crankshaft pulley suddenly disrupts or separated (rubber damper) in between, your power steering will be immediately lost since the pump will stop turning.. but thanks to our KIA carnival Safety design it is equipped with VACUUM Reserve tank (tank in the middle of your engine bay attached to the firewall) you will still be able to apply brakes with Vacuum power assist.. unlike in other cars which do not have this feature..

all most every car nowadays have crankshaft pulley with rubber dampers in between so every car can experience this problem...

When I replaced the same part it costs me 4,500 pesos for that piece, Original part since no replacement is available.. Labor is free since I personally replaced it!!

**mikey177** · April 28th, 2008 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by DBGeli

...BTW: it cost me around Php 5,500 for that darn pulley assembly... (crankshaft pulley ba iyon). Is it really priced like that or i was duped by the store selling the part?

Kia Pangasinan provided the part for me for P4,018, and since yapoy also got his for only P4,500, then I'd have to say the store you bought it from sold it at a high price.

**cyann21** · May 3rd, 2008 01:24 AM

anyone here changed their power steering pump... ngayon parang eto naman yun problem nun van ko. there's this grinding noise sa passenger side, and parang may leak on the fluid... anyone who experienced this?

**overboost** · May 3rd, 2008 02:42 AM

Originally Posted by cyann21

anyone here changed their power steering pump... ngayon parang eto naman yun problem nun van ko. there's this grinding noise sa passenger side, and parang may leak on the fluid... anyone who experienced this?

Check the hydraulic hose condition. Usually thats the problem.

**iwulporong** · May 8th, 2008 10:53 AM

nagpalit na rin ako ng crankshaft pulley ang kuha ko 1,400 php lang po... try sa Fronte baka mas mura pa nga dun eh, sa Karmelcon ko kasi nakuha ung pulley ko original nman po.

**dani0752** · May 9th, 2008 11:06 PM

gandang gabi po. big problem with my sedona 2002 diesel manual pag start ko nag oon ang glowplug. pag re start ko for several times it would go off but tonight it wont start anymore seems battery is dead i will recharge it tomorrow. what seems to be the problem? any help would be really appreciated!