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  • Idle speed

    Hi guys my Saab has the following problem: when the engine runs idle and the radiator fan and /or the air compressor starts the engine speed goes down, the engine shakes uncomfortable before it is stabilized again by the electronics. can you set something to improve that? thank you for information L

  • Exhaust

    Hello dear Saab drivers! I don’t know if my concern has been dealt with before. I put it in the room with this: On my 2,3-suger the exhaust was due according to time, and both pots. Since the parts in the contract workshop had to be ordered first and cost a small fortune, I looked around for an alternative. I assume that Saab does not produce the silencers himself and therefore it is unnecessary to pay for the name. As an example of price, the rear silencer costs approx. 340,– in the Saab workshop alone and in the Flenner catalogue (named “original” 154,–. In a fast workshop it is required for part 190,–, for a total of 465,– for both silencers including work and two years warranty I was able to pick up my vehicle already two hours later (without lengthy pre-order). The parts are now manufactured Walker, the mechanic assured me that Saab will also receive them from there. Now I am but not really satisfied with the result, the sound sounds like something leaking, although twice was checked and no leak was found. Now I am unsure: Does Saab build its silencers for example and foreign parts are really only “cheap” copies? Does anyone know more about it? Do I have to try to have a quiet vehicle next time, after all, the expensive contract workshop or are there better suppliers? Another technical question on the side: What is the respective function of the two silencers and which one is responsible for the noise? Thank you for your opinions and advice! Alex

  • Effectiveness ESP Sportage 2009

    Hi, I tested the ESP of my sportage (2 liters, 2WD) yesterday on a snow-smooth road and was surprised to be horrified: I pulled the handbrake during the ride and hit it lightly – effect equal to zero! I’m just spoiled because my multivan reduces the speed of the handbrake when the ESP is switched on and stabilizes the vehicle with it. A conscious spin is not to be provoked. In return, I have the same thing on a parking lot tested – the reaction at the Sporti was almost identical with or without ESP! That’s quite fun in a parking lot, but doesn’t it work on the road as well? Does one of you know what? Thanks already and many greetings fredfetsch

  • Sorento can’t stand by heating

    Hello, yesterday I got my Sorento.He is from 2004,a German modelo.The heater is upgraded to a heater.Now I studied the operating instructions and now tried the heater.Not possible. Had previously set Temp. to 30 degrees (at the air conditioning system), air to the windshield and blower on one.When I press the button with the flame at the timer then the control unit of the air conditioner lights up and I hear the blower running.Otherwise I got my Sorento. Nothing.Even after 20 minutes no change.Almost pretty angry because I picked up the car yesterday and had an inspection before and a transfer check… Isn’t this being checked? Or did I do something wrong? Or is the heater not running at the current outside temperatures? (have 25 degrees at the moment) What should I do? Bye, Bolle

  • Saw tooth formation at Kia Sportage

    I have been driving a Kia Sportage since May 2008. After about 4 months and 15000 km of driving performance I had a saw tooth formation on my vehicle on all four tires (Bridgestone). After I complained about this problem during the inspection, I was often asked to change the tyres from front to rear or diagonally (running direction bound ? ). Now I have already driven 37000 km my winter tires have the same problem. I try now with a lawyer my Garatie claims through European Union.

  • Ruckling at the Ascona-C

    Hi! I drive an Ascona-C 2.0i with G-Kat and now have the following problem… When I accelerate I feel a slight jerking (nothing extreme, but very annoying!), it feels like the car would fall into a power hole again and again when it accelerates. Even with normal rides e.g. at a constant 50Kmh it jerks, even if I don’t speed up. that makes itself most noticeable when driving downhill. I have already replaced the following parts: – all Ignition lines – all spark plugs – Distribution cap – Distribution fingers – Air filter – Gasoline filter I also had the car connected to a tester. The ignition image says that with the ignition everything is ok. Furthermore, a master from Opel told me that it could not be the Lambda probe or the air quantity mixer, otherwise the indicator light would light up and thus a mistake would be made. What can it be about? Can anyone help me? I thank you already in the ahead!

  • Sportage slows down by itself!!

    A warm hello to a new member. I would like to describe my big problem with my sportage as the first post. In humid and cold weather the ESP shuts down. Should not be so bad at first. However, it has happened at least 5 times that the vehicle with the front right wheel slows down out of the blue. (also at 130km/h on the highway!!!!!!) The vehicle was therefore already 5 times in the workshop, the control unit and e in sensor have been changed. But the error continues to occur. Today the car is back there again, but it showed again only the error of a defective plug-in connection. So the relevant connections are checked and cleaned. Is not the first time. Then I can pick up the car again. And now? Then I have again a super dangerous vehicle in front of the door, which I want to move only with a lukewarm stomach feeling. If I switch off the ESP manually, the error does not occur. D So I’m driving without this help. Is this a solution? A call to KIA’s service didn’t bring a solution. I’m thinking of selling the vehicle, but what should I say to a potential buyer? Or selling a two-year-old car as a hobby vehicle? That’s just ridiculous. Does anyone know this problem or something like that? I hope for informative answers. Greetings from Bavaria, Markus

  • Kia Sorento engine damage

    Question:My Kia Sorento is 1.5 years old, after 3 times lying on the highway, is now the machine ready, at 35,000 KM!!!!!!My question:Is Kia obliged to exchange the car, after 3 capital damages???? Answer would be nice!!!

  • Sportage Model 2009

    Kia already delivers a large part of the sports equipment already ordered with the new facelifting. Front apron with headlights, rear lights, all models now have a double exhaust. Radio always belongs to series, including AUX and USB connection in front of the middle armrest. The Kia dealers are surprised here to lande itself. In Austria ( www.kia.at ) the model is already offered for sale. Greeting

  • Sportage – How much discount/delivery times?

    I may be interested in a sportage (140 hp diesel with particulate filter), not Eu-Import. Is current experience available, how much discount are so feasible with German dealers and how long are the delivery times at the moment?