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Replace the camshaft sensor
replace the main engine relay and fuel pump relay together, that will fix your problem. $ 16.00 each from Kia dealer.
po343 is camshaft sensor 1 bad and po171 is bank1 sensor bad, in English po343 cam sensor is mounted on back of engine and hard to get to, the po171 is bank 1 o2 sensor easy to replace.
Best to replace the tank with a new one if you live in the US check with your local dealer there was a recall to replace the tanks on the sportage at no cost to the owner
If a 2000 Kia Sportage was run for two days without a gas cap, the problem might be with the fuel vacuum pressure sensor that is located directly above the gas tank. Running the car without the gas cap may have caused a vapor lock.
You cannot enter the radio code on a 2005 KIA Sportage if the screen is blank. You have to fix the screen. How do you fix the screen?
NO, NO, NO,!!! tow only if you disconnect drive shaft. I have had to fix to many KIA sportages with BLOWN trannys because of attempting to TOW.
send me your e-mail address and I'll send it to you. this forum does not seem to allow attachments. debbienoblebradimore@hotmail.com
in a 1998 kia sportage 4x4 can you show me how, to fix the cooling system, and why does it over heat, please show me a manual book , how to fix this problem.
and how to fix it?
purchase a volt meter and start troubleshooting.
I had a similar issue with my 2000 sportage. Eventually my check engine light came on - a mechanic told me I needed a new gas cap. In actuality, the short hose from my gas cap to the tank had become worn and leaky - cheap fix.