Electrical System Related Problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage. The number one most common problem is related to the dash wiring (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Kia Motor Sportage


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1996 Kia Motor Sportage

The Dash Wiring problem

Remote control window motor blew in the right passager seat front exhuast pipe fell from the manifold, a/c blower switch failed,a/c filter broke,3 times brakes had to be adjusted, head light blew, both oxygen sensors have been replace due to check engine light coming on, currently car is still in   Read details...

The Ignition problem

While driving at 45 mph lights on dash went out and smoke filled the car. The wires under the dash that runs to the engine cought on fire. Fire department was contacted no enjuries. Manf. Contacted.   Read details...

The Ignition Module problem

Computer failure, causing vehicle to stall.   Read details...


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