Kia Sportage (1st gen)

[limarj]

some of the gen1 sportages here have those clear head/tail lights. i'll try to ask a friend mechanic, specializing in 1st gen sportages about the compatibility.

[limarj]

Ah more fellow Gen 1 owners.

Thanks for the heads up, I think my next task to get my radiator flushed/overhauled (which is more effective?) since I just got most of my cooling system hoses changed from a recent overheat. I already had my transmission checked and thank goodness there's nothing wrong. The mechanic at Lucas AT just did an ATF change, inspected the pan and made some adjustments and viola I got most of my torque back.

Thanks for the tip about good gear

I'm still having trouble trying to figure out how to get an accurate milage though. Sorry for the noob question, but with my trip meter / odometer busted how does one calculate for milage? I only make an estimate that whenever my gauge reaches the red line, I refill with 500 (about 9 liters) and it always goes to the next line. Now just following google maps, my best estimate is I'm spending 9 liters every 50 km. But thats only a very rough estimate, can you guys share a more effective way of measuring?

Btw I have another question for you or other gen 1 owners out there. Would you know if its possible to fit a 98 Sportage headlight assembly on a 97? Looking at the photos and comparing them both it seems to have the same screw holes.

1997


1998-2001


I'm dying to change my headlights and could not find a clear lens to get projectors fitted in. if I can get away with a new clear (non fluted) 98-2001 headlight I'll be a happy camper.

Any input will be very helpful thanks guys!

the clear headlights are drop fit. they cost 6k here in zamboanga, baka mas cheaper sa goodgear pasay/banawe.

[dirk_diggler]

Fellow 1st-gen Sportage owners!! quick question lang. san ba makikita un Chassis number for stenciling sa LTO?

Hinanap na namin sa under the seats and sa may windshield pero wala e..

Please please lang.. thanks!

[cramp]

Fellow 1st-gen Sportage owners!! quick question lang. san ba makikita un Chassis number for stenciling sa LTO?

Hinanap na namin sa under the seats and sa may windshield pero wala e..

Please please lang.. thanks!

Bro check mo under the right hand side of the chasis. That's where we found mine.

[cramp]

the clear headlights are drop fit. they cost 6k here in zamboanga, baka mas cheaper sa goodgear pasay/banawe.

Thanks for all the trouble si limarj! Retrofit now back on my list!

[Allenn0525]

Hi pls help to the expert! Problem ko sa kia ko once na ka on ang aircon hindi sya makatakbo ng mabilis lalo na pag pataas ang daan. Bumababa din ung accelerate nya. Pls help. Ano at saan ba magaling na mekaniko ng mga 1 gen kia sportage sa banawe na hindi ako lolokohin.

[ricardo]

Hi pls help to the expert! Problem ko sa kia ko once na ka on ang aircon hindi sya makatakbo ng mabilis lalo na pag pataas ang daan. Bumababa din ung accelerate nya. Pls help. Ano at saan ba magaling na mekaniko ng mga 1 gen kia sportage sa banawe na hindi ako lolokohin.

Kung gasoline ang sportage,check first the fuel filter and replace if needed.. Then check the fuel pump sa loob ng tank, minsan OK ang pump pero yung suction screen or filter papasok ng pump barado ng dumi kung madumi ang tanke.. Suggest palit ka na rin ng fuel pump para sigurado...

Pwede ito DIY kung may time ka... Kung wala dalhin mo na lang sa Goodgear Pasay (Arnel)

BTW, kia fuel pump pareho ng sa Honda (civic yata ???) just bring sample at kahit saan auto supply meron (sana, hehehe)
Hope this helps....rgds

[maytimaws]

I just bought a 96 AT 2.0 unit.

Hope I can see this forum relived and revived.

May I see some mods you made to your units? I got mine as a project car and need some ideas on the exteriors, as well as some interior options.

TIA!

[LeaveAMark]

Hello We have 1994 Kia Sportage 2.0 Diesel non turbo 4x4 (switchable to 4x2)

1. tanong ko lang ano ung switch sa left side near the fog lamps. ung switch na ito naiikot hindi napipindot. pag sinagad mo clockwise tataas ung rpm.

2. pag nilagay sa 4x4 may tumutunog na kalansing sa ilalim sobrang lakas, gears kaya problem nun? kulang sa grease?

thanks

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Hello We have 1994 Kia Sportage 2.0 Diesel non turbo

tanong ko lang ano ung switch sa left side near the fog lamps. ung switch na ito naiikot hindi napipindot. pag sinagad mo clockwise tataas ung rpm.

thanks

[aioshin]

1. tanong ko lang ano ung switch sa left side near the fog lamps. ung switch na ito naiikot hindi napipindot. pag sinagad mo clockwise tataas ung rpm.

eto yata yung idle adjustment if during cold start. usually morning start.. kung silipin mo connection nyan, meron syang adjustment cable na pag inikot, nag aadvance yung accelerator cable mo, kaya pag start, taas yung rpm..

sorry for 4x4, no idea.

[Condotiere]

New member here. Im from Iloilo and I'm planning to buy a 1st gen sportage from Cebu. Can you recomend on where to get reasonable prices? What do I need to looknout for when buying a 2nd hand 1st gen sportage? Yhanks!

[miked]

Paumanhin sa muling pagbuhay ko sa thread na ito....

Aling tindahan ba sa may banawe ang espesyalista ng pyesa para sa kia?

ang hinahanapan ko ng pyesa ay isang 1999 kia sportage na may makinang gasolinang FE DOHC 4 cylinder. diko alam kung anong henerasyon ito. mukhang local model e. tapos short wheelbase.

thermostat, thermostat housing, crank sensor, transfer case support, etc.... ang mga hinahanap ko na pyesa.

salamat sa sinumang makapagbibigay ng impormasyon.

[limarj]

Paumanhin sa muling pagbuhay ko sa thread na ito....

Aling tindahan ba sa may banawe ang espesyalista ng pyesa para sa kia?

ang hinahanapan ko ng pyesa ay isang 1999 kia sportage na may makinang gasolinang FE DOHC 4 cylinder. diko alam kung anong henerasyon ito. mukhang local model e. tapos short wheelbase.

thermostat, thermostat housing, crank sensor, transfer case support, etc.... ang mga hinahanap ko na pyesa.

salamat sa sinumang makapagbibigay ng impormasyon.

try:
AUTORAMA PARTS
(AUTORAMA PARTS CENTRE CORPORATION)
176 Banawe Corner Malaya Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila 1100

[badnews.mdg]

Pasensya na po sa abala mga paps .. Kakabili ko lang po ng sportage 96 mt gas.. Magiisang buwan na sakin pero wala pa aq alam sa kahit ano.. At hindi ko din alam na marami pala ako kailangan ipagawa hindi naman sinabi ng seller.. Price is 143k at panagalawang araw pa lang may tumulo na kaya top overhaul daw bayad aq 18k..

Magiisang buwan na sakin ung car pero hindi ko magamit pabalik balik sa pagawaan.. First time namin magkaron ng car ni misis at ngayon naiiyak na kami dahil hindi naman namin nagagamit ubos na din ang pampagawa..
Kamusta po ang mga sporty nyo.. Gamit nyo pa rin po ba? Salamat po..

[unmarked]

Pasensya na po sa abala mga paps .. Kakabili ko lang po ng sportage 96 mt gas.. Magiisang buwan na sakin pero wala pa aq alam sa kahit ano.. At hindi ko din alam na marami pala ako kailangan ipagawa hindi naman sinabi ng seller.. Price is 143k at panagalawang araw pa lang may tumulo na kaya top overhaul daw bayad aq 18k..

Magiisang buwan na sakin ung car pero hindi ko magamit pabalik balik sa pagawaan.. First time namin magkaron ng car ni misis at ngayon naiiyak na kami dahil hindi naman namin nagagamit ubos na din ang pampagawa..
Kamusta po ang mga sporty nyo.. Gamit nyo pa rin po ba? Salamat po..

Wow. this will be a 143K life lesson that you just bought. And it is still going to cost you more. Ano na ho ba ngyare sa 18k overhaul? and besides yung tulo ano pa ba ang issue nya? ano ba condition, tumatakbo ba or what? Its never to late to learn, lahat naman nag sisimula sa wala sir.

1. I suggest get an honest diagnosis from one or more mechanics, research ka dito kung san ung trusted or positive reviews.
2. Pag may idea ka na kung anong sira, ask for labor and parts cost
3. You need to weigh kung worth it pa ba yan ituloy.
4. Get actual help from your friends/relatives

Kaya ko na mention ung #3 kasi me tropa ako may lancer singkit dahil sa 'sentimental' value e sige lang ang pagawa ng kung ano anong sira ng auto nya, in the end spending money many times the actual amount of the vehicle. naka 100K mahigit sya for a car na 50k or so nalang ang value. You need to decide if you are willing to go that route if in case marami pang pagawain yan.

Good luck boss.

[dr. d]

Pasensya na po sa abala mga paps .. Kakabili ko lang po ng sportage 96 mt gas.. Magiisang buwan na sakin pero wala pa aq alam sa kahit ano.. At hindi ko din alam na marami pala ako kailangan ipagawa hindi naman sinabi ng seller.. Price is 143k at panagalawang araw pa lang may tumulo na kaya top overhaul daw bayad aq 18k..

Magiisang buwan na sakin ung car pero hindi ko magamit pabalik balik sa pagawaan.. First time namin magkaron ng car ni misis at ngayon naiiyak na kami dahil hindi naman namin nagagamit ubos na din ang pampagawa..
Kamusta po ang mga sporty nyo.. Gamit nyo pa rin po ba? Salamat po..

according to olx, 143K is in the ball park.
err.. what exactly, are wrong with your 20-year old car, po? did you take it for a test drive before buying it?
may tumulo na... whazzat mean, sir? for all i know, all it needed was a gasket replacement, not a top overhaul... is that mechanic of yours on the up-and-up? maybe he's the one taking you for a ride and not the seller...?
questions... questions...

[chronicle]

For a 96 car. 143k is pretty high imo.

Not a sportage owner, but the best thing to do is to bring it to a true mechanic (not siraniko) and have him assess everything about your car.

PS: gas station mechanics is a good way to start if you dont know any mechanic at all.

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[dreamur]

You can try to seek compensation from the seller. Negotiate for a return at a discount. At least may konti kay recovery kaysa total loss un P143K mo. Bring a lawyer na rin.

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[shadow]

Baka naman yun Mekaniko ang nangloloko sa kanya and not yun seller

I mean dapat due diligence in buying second hand vehicles. Caveat emptor

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[lowslowbenz]

Return or refund? ... I doubt that. The previous owner was not that "honest" with you on the exact condition of the car you were buying

Repair? ... That's what I call a money pit.

Re-sell? ... Better option, and be honest with the next buyer. Do not expect to get your 143K back, nor the money you spent on fixing the vehicle.

Charge that to experience.