2003 Kia Sorento (BL) — Repair Solution

3.5L G6CU 6cyl 24v DOHC MPFI Petrol · Transfer 2WD to 4WD · Drivetrain, Axles & 4WD

Kia Sorento (BL) Transfer 2WD to 4WD Drivetrain, Axles & 4WD Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Kia
Model: Sorento (BL)
Year: 2003
Engine: 3.5L G6CU 6cyl 24v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Drivetrain, Axles & 4WD
Category: Transfer 2WD to 4WD

Customer Complaint

Customer came into shop in a panic because he couldn't get out of 4WD Low.

Problem Summary

Being an old school 4WD fella he thought that he needed to be rolling in reverse or similar to disengage the hubs. Not the case with these electronically driven setups in this model Kia.

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Quick Facts

CodeKIABL03220
Vehicle2003 Kia Sorento (BL)
Engine3.5L G6CU 6cyl 24v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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