Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993–2004)

First generation JA (1993–2004)

The first-generation Kia Sportage was developed with a Mazda Bongo engineering base platform. It shares many mechanical components such as the engine, transmissions (early versions), and differentials with the Mazda line of vehicles. This was during Kia's alliance with Ford and Mazda, which involved Ford/Mazda providing technology and Kia providing inexpensive manufacturing facilities for Ford.

Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)

After a two-year hiatus, the model-year 2005 Sportage returned, sharing its Elantra-based platform with the 2005 Hyundai Tucson. Critics and fans of the original, pre-Hyundai Sportage complain that it ...

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A/C Pressure Transducer: Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Measure the pressure of high pressure line by measuring voltage output between NO.1 and NO.2 terminals. 2. Inspect the voltage value whether it is sufficient to be regular value ...

Speed sensing door lock system (Manual transaxle, if equipped)
All doors will automatically lock after the vehicle speed exceeds about 15 km (9 mph). All doors will automatically unlock when the engine is shut off and the ignition key is removed. An ...

Kia Sportage: First generation JA (1993–2004)

Second generation JE/KM (2004–2010)

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