Kia Sportage: 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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Blower Motor: Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Connect the battery voltage and check the blower motor rotation.
2.
If the blower motor is not operating when voltage is applied,
substitute with a known-good blower motor and ...
Back up warning system precautions
The Back up warning system may not sound consistently depending on the speed
and shapes of the objects detected.
The Back up warning system may malfunction if the vehicle bumper height
or s ...
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