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Kia sephia 1997 not going in reverse ?
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1997 Kia Sephia Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1997 Kia Sephia
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by Risayogi S
Nov 27, 2008
My father bought this car late 2003. In Indonesia this car's name is Timor S515i. It cost Rp 98 mil (around US$10,000).
The 1500cc DOHC engine produce 105 HP, which is pretty good for a small sedan.
The price of spare parts here is cheap compared to other cars in the same class.
It's quite stable to drive in high speed, but sound proofing quality of this car is pathetic. You'll hear lots of noises (wind and tyre) when you started to drive the car above 100 kmh (60mph).
Overall, it's a good car to consider if you have a very limited budget to buy an entry-level sedan.
But if you have more budget, just buy another car from the same class.Nov 27, 2008
by Eva M
Aug 04, 2008
I love my little Kia because it is small but not too small, and it's FAST!! :D This car is very fun to drive, handles very well and gets great gas mileage. Eleven years and I have not had any major issues, just regular maintenance. The paint has faded a bit, but I could fix that in time...Aug 04, 2008
by M Gracio A
Jan 07, 2008
my car is indonesian version of KIA Sephia : Timor S515i DOHC
comment :
engine: good enough, high top speed for 1500cc engine, high output for 1990's DOHC technology with catalytic converter, quite enough
transmission: 5 M/T, long ratio (I feel)
build quality: unlike the japanese cars, but good enough
exterior: simple elegant
interior: comfortable rounding dashboard and door trim
suspension: not strong enough, high stability
handling: ---
instant judgement: suitable for first time driverJan 07, 2008
What users have asked
Car dying at idle?
Okay, so I'm completely car-ignorant. Just bought my first car. Went to take my driving test in it, and my horn didn't work, so on the way to the shop to get it fixed, it died. Had the alternator replaced. Turns out the horn didn't work b/c the ground was corroded due to an oil leak. Replaced the valve gasket cover. Horn stopped working again. Replaced it with a new one and it works fine. Out of nowhere, a day or two later It started to die when it idled... when I pulled to the bottom of my driveway, or at stop lights etc, but was fine when I would drive, and it would immediately start back up no issue. It became more frequent, and then I couldn't even back out of my parking space because it died the second I tried. Check engine light was NOT on. It didn't pull any codes. Disconnected the TPS, and it will run without dying at idle, but it's running horrible (the OD off light is blinking at me, and the check engine light is on). I know I shouldn't drive it with the TPS disconnected but I have no choice until I can figure out what the problem is, and get it replaced. (not even sure if it'd be the TPS) I am desperate, and too broke to take it to a shop/buy parts and attempt trial and error
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Where did my gas mileage go?
(previous post: Okay, so I'm completely car-ignorant. Just bought my first car. Went to take my driving test in it, and my horn didn't work, so on the way to the shop to get it fixed, it died. Had the alternator replaced. Turns out the horn didn't work b/c the ground was corroded due to an oil leak. Replaced the valve gasket cover. Horn stopped working again. Replaced it with a new one and it works fine. Out of nowhere, a day or two later It started to die when it idled... when I pulled to the bottom of my driveway, or at stop lights etc, but was fine when I would drive, and it would immediately start back up no issue. It became more frequent, and then I couldn't even back out of my parking space because it died the second I tried. Check engine light was NOT on. It didn't pull any codes. Disconnected the TPS, and it will run without dying at idle, but it's running horrible (the OD off light is blinking at me, and the check engine light is on). UPDATE: I reconnected the TPS, and my car hasn't died at idle.. yet. BUT it's running pretty rough, it smells like gas when I start it, and when I park it, and my mileage has CONSIDERABLY dropped (before all this, about 275-300 miles to a tank, and now about 134). What would be the first thing to check/the most likely suspect?
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1997 kia sephia, Acts like mass airflow bad.
scanner tells me mass airflow, put a new sensor on and still same thing? Will not idle stalls runs terrible? Could it be the wires to the mass airflow?
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what are the different trims?
how can u tell the trim of the car? rs? ls? gs? kia sephia 1997?
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1997 Kia Sephia Pricing
Original MSRP
$10,220 to $12,380Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent