Dash Wiring problems of the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia

Five problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2003

Dash has large brown burn spot on drivers side. This spot started as just a small spot and has over 6 months time continued to grow larger and larger. Now the entire dash is starting to lift up and curl up away from the windshield and the instrument control panel.

2 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2000

Dashboard started to fold and bend out of shape. Dashboard is separating from around the instrument panel. Also turned the color brown on top of the dashboard.

3 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 05/28/1998

The check engine light came on and I had transaxle problems getting the car in gear . I also had problems getting keys from ignition switch part took two weeks and was relaced at dealership.

4 Dash Wiring problem

The vehicles dashboard seems to be breaking away from the windshield. Consumer is concerned the airbag may deploy unexpectedly. Please provide any further information. Ts.

5 Dash Wiring problem

Dashboard has come apart. Also, seals around airbag on passenger's side has lifted up, exposing parts underneath. Heater vent on dash has cracked, causing heater to become inoperative.




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