# \#amanti **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/amanti/8523.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2007 Kia Amanti Reliability?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-amanti-reliability/195617)
**Author:** [@J162\_165342](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J162_165342)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-amanti-reliability/195617 "2024-08-16T01:16:44Z")
Does anyone know the general reliability of a 2007 Kia Amanti with the 3.8L engine and 5 speed automatic? Any major known issues? I have not been able to find much info on this online. Found a very cheap one in my area w… --- ## [Is this a fuel line leak? It's definitely gas dripping (video) (pics)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-fuel-line-leak-its-definitely-gas-dripping-video-pics/176754)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-fuel-line-leak-its-definitely-gas-dripping-video-pics/176754 "2021-05-19T20:41:32Z")
Appears to be leaking gas above the green lines. I just want to make sure it’s a line and not something like a filler neck seeping through. How much generally would a repair cost for something like this? 04 kia amanti … --- ## [2018 Kia Amanti - replacing side runners on roof](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-amanti-replacing-side-runners-on-roof/176926)
**Author:** [@Hans56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hans56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-amanti-replacing-side-runners-on-roof/176926 "2021-05-19T15:15:39Z")
Hello, I also have paint cracked on both side runners on roof above the doors on my 2018 Kia Stinger. How can I get it replaced? --- ## [P1193 when stuck in snow? Kia amanti](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1193-when-stuck-in-snow-kia-amanti/175293)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1193-when-stuck-in-snow-kia-amanti/175293 "2021-02-19T21:20:12Z")
2004 kia amanti. For the past 2 years I’ve gotten the p1193 only ONCE during those times. It goes away after I drive a bit and don’t see it til next winter. But i only get the code when I’m stuck in the snow. (Reversin… --- ## [Is this a rod knock? Ticking noise (video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-rod-knock-ticking-noise-video/169991)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-this-a-rod-knock-ticking-noise-video/169991 "2020-09-16T16:55:21Z")
04 kia amanti Ticking noise on cold starts after not driving for a few days. Usually it goes away within a minute of a cold start but it lasted 15 minutes today. Ticking speeds up as I rev the engine. Already got oil c… --- ## [My Car door got hit. Will a replacement door fit? (video)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-door-got-hit-will-a-replacement-door-fit-video/168380)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-door-got-hit-will-a-replacement-door-fit-video/168380 "2020-08-07T22:35:07Z")
04 kia amanti, Was wondering a short term solution to keep water out the car. Tarp and gorilla tape??? Also would a new door even fit after this damage? heres a video clip https://imgur.com/a/7UvpYla --- ## [Gasket/seal fell off sun roof?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-seal-fell-off-sun-roof/166625)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gasket-seal-fell-off-sun-roof/166625 "2020-07-02T19:58:49Z")
I closed my sunroof and a gasket fell off from the inside. It doesn’t appear to need glue to be placed on. My question is, is it hard to put back on and also is it hazardous? (Such as water getting in)? Do I even need … --- ## [Infinity CD stereo lights stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-cd-stereo-lights-stay-on/164996)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infinity-cd-stereo-lights-stay-on/164996 "2020-05-30T00:37:36Z")
Kia amanti 2004. My CD player lights stay on no matter what because a CD is jammed inside. The player is basically broken due to recall on this car. My question is, if i remove the stereo, is there a specific plug th… --- ## [P1193 code out of no where? Car bogged down almost stalled](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1193-code-out-of-no-where-car-bogged-down-almost-stalled/156540)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p1193-code-out-of-no-where-car-bogged-down-almost-stalled/156540 "2020-01-15T02:52:50Z")
2004 Kia amanti Didn’t drive for two days. I start the car up and go to the first red light. Then my car was bogging down really bad. The engine wouldn’t rev and the lights were starting to dim, not to mention my engine… --- ## [2017 Kia Amanti - turn signals and hazards quit working](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-amanti-turn-signals-and-hazards-quit-working/131498)
**Author:** [@lbuys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lbuys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-amanti-turn-signals-and-hazards-quit-working/131498 "2018-12-30T03:06:20Z")
Hi my cars turn signals and hazards just stop working out of the blue. what could be the problem and how much would it cost to fix it --- ## [2005 Kia Amanti airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-amanti-airbag-light/130941)
**Author:** [@JackRoyal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JackRoyal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-amanti-airbag-light/130941 "2018-12-16T19:33:27Z")
air bag light stays on --- ## [Thumping noises/ vibration at certain RPM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noises-vibration-at-certain-rpm/124985)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-noises-vibration-at-certain-rpm/124985 "2018-09-14T20:52:08Z")
If I let go of the pedal or accelerating even further, it stops. It happens maybe 30% of the time.i can feel it in the floorboards and I DO have bad motor mounts but why is this sound happening all of a sudden? As if som… --- ## [Ho do I know if I have rod knock?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ho-do-i-know-if-i-have-rod-knock/124885)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ho-do-i-know-if-i-have-rod-knock/124885 "2018-09-14T11:00:27Z")
Engine vibrates and knocks only at a certain rpm. Goes away when I lower that rpm or raise it higher.? --- ## [Is transaxle mount same as transmission mount?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-transaxle-mount-same-as-transmission-mount/124472)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2018, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-transaxle-mount-same-as-transmission-mount/124472 "2018-09-06T21:52:28Z")
Kia amanti 2004. So I need engine mounts in my car (creaking noise). I got an estimate and was told there are 3 engine mounts- 2 engine mounts and 1 transaxle mount. And was told it’s best to change all 3. He said the tr… --- ## [Driving with bad engine mount? (Creaking when accelerating and de-accelerating)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-bad-engine-mount-creaking-when-accelerating-and-de-accelerating/124236)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-bad-engine-mount-creaking-when-accelerating-and-de-accelerating/124236 "2018-09-04T02:11:42Z")
So when I take off or slow down, I get a noticeable creaking noise from the engine bay. How long can I drive with this because I heard it’s a pricey job to do? Will the engine let me know before something gets worse or c… --- ## [Gas tank leak ? Is this the problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-leak-is-this-the-problem/123330)
**Author:** [@Iag216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iag216)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-tank-leak-is-this-the-problem/123330 "2018-08-22T14:33:49Z")
Gas tank is leaking- see the bolt missing? Is that enough to be the only problem or is there some sort of gasket as well? Took it to get inspection, mechanic said probably fuel line, tank and sending unit. I take it home… --- ## [Can loose gas cap cause EXTREME amount of gas smell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-loose-gas-cap-cause-extreme-amount-of-gas-smell/123148)
**Author:** [@Iag216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iag216)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-loose-gas-cap-cause-extreme-amount-of-gas-smell/123148 "2018-08-22T03:04:26Z")
I have a p0456 and I remember tightening my gas cap years ago and it’d just go away. Nowadays it stays on so today I went and just bought a new one. My question is can it make my WHOLE car smell super potent if gas? Like… --- ## [Car has a hard time starting if sitting more then few hours?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-a-hard-time-starting-if-sitting-more-then-few-hours/122439)
**Author:** [@Iag216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iag216)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-has-a-hard-time-starting-if-sitting-more-then-few-hours/122439 "2018-08-19T01:11:34Z")
can someone help? my car has trouble starting when sitting for more then an hour (any less it starts right back up no problem) It takes about 4-5 seconds of cranking then it finally starts, almost sounds like it has no p… --- ## [Imobilizer light stays on when turning key?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/imobilizer-light-stays-on-when-turning-key/122971)
**Author:** [@Iag216](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iag216)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/imobilizer-light-stays-on-when-turning-key/122971 "2018-08-17T23:53:33Z")
The light goes off once I start the car. Could this be a reason why my car is hard to start sometimes? Also whatsup with all these other lights on as well? is this bad? --- ## [2004 Kia Amanti left turn signal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-amanti-left-turn-signal/120552)
**Author:** [@Dewitt36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dewitt36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-amanti-left-turn-signal/120552 "2018-07-07T21:40:39Z")
What,s wrong? The left turn signal works when it wants to! --- ## [Amanti-in-limbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amanti-in-limbo/95803)
**Author:** [@aaronindenver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aaronindenver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2016, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/amanti-in-limbo/95803 "2016-09-24T17:12:23Z")
My son lost the key to his 2004 KIA Amanti. The local KIA dealership have not been able to program a new key and don’t know why. They now want to investigate another 5 hours to diagnose the problem. Is it possible to by… --- ## [2005 Kia Amanti Intermittently not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-amanti-intermittently-not-starting/82995)
**Author:** [@elisa\_p](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elisa_p)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-amanti-intermittently-not-starting/82995 "2014-01-05T23:15:24Z")
My 2005 Kia, with 139K miles has developed an intermittent symptom of refusing to start. When this happens, the flashers come on and there is no sound from the starter....dead...nothing. I accidentally discovered a way t… --- ## [Frustrated with this Amanti](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrated-with-this-amanti/78309)
**Author:** [@lost87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lost87)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frustrated-with-this-amanti/78309 "2013-03-28T19:14:30Z")
I have a 2004 kia amanti and its doing so much im confused. First it has white smoke coming out of the tailpipe and its stinks (and bad) this guy told me to check for milky oil but all is fine with the oil also my coolan… --- ## [2005 Kia Amanti - engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-amanti-engine-issues/52942)
**Author:** [@sethmichael](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sethmichael)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2010, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-kia-amanti-engine-issues/52942 "2010-08-04T23:30:12Z")
A friend replaced timing belt on my 2005 Kia Amanti - he didn't have timing tool and started car, which caused bent valves, melted wires. He replaced valves, wires, spark plugs and head gaskets. Car idled very rough afte… --- ## [Slamming car doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slamming-car-doors/51606)
**Author:** [@sadeghian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sadeghian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2010, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slamming-car-doors/51606 "2010-07-12T14:19:52Z")
Dear Tom & Ray, I'm a recent reader and find your columns very informative, interesting. Your sense of humor gets the message across very nicely. Now to my pet peeve, I purchased a new 2004 Kia Amant. It is bl… --- ## [Stuck in drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-in-drive/44739)
**Author:** [@vsgoins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vsgoins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2010, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stuck-in-drive/44739 "2010-02-21T04:02:01Z")
Car is stuck in drive - KIA dealer says after changing out part in the gear box - it still won't come out of gear and now needs a new transmission - for a mere $2,100!!! Has anyone had a similar issue? Car has about 88…