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    Kia Sorento 2008: Diesel fuel injector problem

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    With reference to your reader's comments in Carsguide on November 30 I can say that from my own experience with a 2008 Kia Sorento diesel these cars could all suffer with the same problems. The fuel injector retaining bolts were over tightened in production and there is a rectification kit available. Kia has been replacing the rear differential because they whine. The red warning light on the dash is illuminated signalling water is in the fuel and the engine immediately goes into limp mode. The dealer mucked me about with talk of dirty fuel, but never found water. I pushed the Service Manager to replace the switch/sensor; something he didn't think would help, as he "hadn't heard of this being a problem". Replacing it immediately fixed the problem and 10,000 km later it has never re-surfaced. I hope this will help other Sorento owners.

    Answered by CarsGuide
    26 December 2013
    Graham Smith

    It's always good to hear about the experience of owners, and this information should help anyone having similar troubles with their Sorento.

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