Kia Sorento: Troubleshooting

Symptom	Suspect area	Remedy (Refer to page)
Water Leaks from Sunroof	Worn Roof Cover Seal	Replace
Water Leaks from Sunroof	Excessive gap between the roof panel and the body, and incorrectly installed weatherstrip	Adjust
Wind Noise Around Sunroof	Loose or deformed deflector, body gaps	Tighten, adjust or replace
Noise Heard When Opening/Closing Sunroof	Foreign material caught in the guide rail	Check the drive cable and guide rails for foreign material.
Noise Heard When Opening/Closing Sunroof	Loose guide rails and sunroof panel	Tighten
Motor runs but sunroof does not move or moves partially	Foreign material caught in the guide rail	Adjust or replace
	Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable
	Reduced slip force of the motor clutch
	Increased sliding resistance of the sunroof, or interference of the sunroof with drive cables, weatherstrip, etc., due to incorrect sunroof adjustment
Motor noise (motor clutch slip noise when opening the sunroof). Fully open or closed is not an unusual noise.	Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable	Check the installation of the gear and
	Motor pinion gear incorrectly engaged with drive cable	Tighten the motor
	Worn or damaged motor pinion gear bearing	Replace the motor assembly
	Worn or deformed drive cable	Replace
Door glass does not move up or down	Incorrectly installed window glass	Adjust the position
Door glass does not move up or down	Damaged or faulty regulator arm or regulator	Repair or replace
Door does not open or close fully	Incorrectly installed door	Adjust the position
	Faulty door lock assembly	Repair or replace
	Door hinge requires lubrication	Apply grease
Hood does not open or close fully	Striker and latch are not properly aligned	Adjust
	Incorrectly installed hood seal	Adjust
	Incorrect hood bumper height	Adjust
Water leakage through rear window on windshield side	Defective seal	Apply sealant
Water leakage through rear window on windshield side	Defective flange	Correct

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