Four problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1996 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Was driving vehicle & noticed smoke coming through the vents. Pulled over & smoke filled the interior. Vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic checked under hood & noticed the electrical wires were frayed. Could not locate cause of the frayed wires.
Due to wiring problems vehicle had stalled, a fire started underneath the hood.
When driving vehicle the engine just stops without warning. The wiring harness and engine were replaced in April of 97. Wiring harness has been replaced (2) other times, 6/20/97 & 8/15/ 97. The wiring harness needs replacing for a fourth time.
While driving vehicle caught fire under the hood due to wiring harnesses failure. Yh.