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2002 Kia Sportage Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Power steering, Power steering pump.
Mileage: 75,000 miles.

Asked on July 10, 2012

Why is my Kia making a screaming noise?

My 2002 Kia Sportage makes a screaming noise when moving. Thought it was the power steering pump and had it replaced, but the noise is still there and even louder now. Could it be the brakes?
Avatar Asked by Hinrichsen

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Replied on July 10, 2012

noise present at idle?
noise go up with engine RPM?
location of noise?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 10, 2012

The noise is not present at idle. The noise is there no matter what speed. The noise seems to be coming mostly from right front area.

Tiny Response from Hinrichsen
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Replied on July 10, 2012

Jack up front end inspect right wheel turn by hand see if noise is present. does noise change during braking?

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Replied on July 10, 2012

Noise stops when you come to a complete stop but starts again as soon as you accelerate. I will have to have my husband turn the wheel as he has the car right now. He knows nothing about cars, he is an artist, I probably know more about cars then he does. lol

Tiny Response from Hinrichsen
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Replied on July 10, 2012

maybe pads rubbing on rotor

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Replied on July 10, 2012

Is that expensive to fix?

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Replied on July 10, 2012

if rotor not damaged @$100

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Replied on July 10, 2012

Thank you so much. Wish I could get my money back that I paid for a new power steering pump that the mechanic said would fix the problem. When it didn't he said it was the driveshaft, which we just had a brand new one put in by Kia 2 years ago.

Tiny Response from Hinrichsen
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Replied on July 12, 2012

What happened?

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