To fix the camshaft position sensor on a 2000 Kia Sportage, start by disconnecting the battery to ensure safety. Locate the sensor, typically found near the camshaft or on the engine block, and unplug the electrical connector. Remove the mounting bolts and take out the old sensor, then install the new sensor in reverse order, ensuring it's secured and connected properly. Finally, reconnect the battery and check for any warning lights or codes before taking the vehicle for a test drive.
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?
send me your e-mail address and I'll send it to you. this forum does not seem to allow attachments. debbienoblebradimore@hotmail.com
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.
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.
Replace the crankshaft and camshaft senors and then clear the codes with an oBD II engine scanner and that will fix it.