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Have a 2000 kia sportage 4wd w/ 150,000 miles cae stopped suddently at stop sign wil not start family friend who is mechanc said that in order to replace timing belt needs new engine - not worth it your opinion?
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Its automatic. AWD is different than 4WD. AWD keeps all the wheels working independently. Where 4WD keeps all wheels working no matter what. No need to worry about anything on an AWD set up. Speed doesnt matter, however in my opinion stopping and letting it kick in or out is best. Just in case a part acts up it wont do anything odd at high speeds.
The actuator on the transfer case has a ground short. This is why the light is on. And it will try to shift back and forth, if you have the switch at 2wd.
ALL NEW VECHICLE HAS ABS BRAKES SYSTEM.IF YOU HAVE 4WD DRIVE LOOK UNDERNEATH VECHICLE IF YOU SEE 2 DRIVE SHAFTS FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REAR DRIVE SHAFT YOU WILL HAVE 2 DIFFERENTIALS AND YOU WILL HAVE 4WD CONTROL SWITCH DASH OR CONSOLE.
It sounds like your CV joints, on the outsides of the front axles, are binding up. You might end up having to replace them. A small piece of advise, drive about a mile or so once a month in 4WD, that will help prevent this from happening again.
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