2016 Kia Sorento (UM) — Repair Solution

2.2L D4HB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Poor Performance · Engine

Kia Sorento (UM) Poor Performance Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Kia
Model: Sorento (UM)
Year: 2016
Engine: 2.2L D4HB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 128,835
Area: Engine
Category: Poor Performance

Customer Complaint

Intermittent poor acceleration and engine light on.

Problem Summary

The customer had not turned off the car when parked, so during the test drive the symptoms were apparent.
The car would not accelerate above 30km/h* and would not rev above 1,500RPM.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeKIAUM16123
Vehicle2016 Kia Sorento (UM)
Engine2.2L D4HB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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