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07-30-2013, 07:23 PM | #1 | |
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Rattling/Grinding Sound When Going Uphill 2001 Kia Sportage
I've got a 2001 Kia Sportage, 4cyl., 2.0 liter, RWD with 132,000 miles. I hear a sort of grinding/rattling noise when I drive uphill. If I take my foot off the accelerator the noise stops. I've done a lot of driving in mountains, where I've had to put the car in first or second gear to slow it going downhill. I'm not sure if it's a transmission-related noise, a fuel pump or even valves rattling.
I've taken it to two mechanics, who failed to diagnose it. |
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Re: Rattling/Grinding Sound When Going Uphill 2001 Kia Sportage
The grinding sound can also be heard when accelerating on flat terrain.
I've seen people suggest these things for a grinding noise on a Sportage: Quote:
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Re: Rattling/Grinding Sound When Going Uphill 2001 Kia Sportage
Since the noise stops when you take your foot off the gas it may be engine related, do you hear anything with the hood up while you are giving it some gas? Have you tried the long screwdriver trick? What general area is the noise coming from? Front, middle or rear?
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Re: Rattling/Grinding Sound When Going Uphill 2001 Kia Sportage
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It might be a bad fuel pump or a timing issue. I had the timing belt replaced a few months ago. I think I changed the spark plugs, wires and distributor. I'll have to check my service records. |
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Re: Rattling/Grinding Sound When Going Uphill 2001 Kia Sportage
Well...at times my Sportage did exhibit weird sounds coming from the catalytic heat shield...and that might be exacerbated by applying power since the engine pulses increase in strength and some torquing action might position the shield in a more "favourable" position for music......even in neutral.
All shields have been removed...noise too. Check for simple things first......
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