I have a 2004 kia sorento. while driving down the interstate at 75mph, i hear a ticking noise. all my gauges read normal. a minute later the ticking gets louder and the check engine light comes on. i start moving to the shoulder but before i can get there, all dash lights come on, the engine shuts down, and the temp. gauge goes to the top. the vehicle will now not start. any one know where i should start?

have you had tyre balance checked? have you a leaking / failed front shock?

check water pump , cooling liquid should be clean , radiator clean , pipes not clotted or rusty .

could be normal but check for corotion on wires to pcm

Could be your transfer case, have it check out and lubricated. Did you change tires, or are tires different in size, if just one, tire is different in size, pressure or thread, you can also get this noise.

check coolant level first. the reservoir also acts as a de-gas bottle so let it run then fill it to max line and let the engine idle to normal operating temp. if its full and temp sensor reads in normal range go drive it on the highway, if the temp gauge plumits then you have a stuck open thermostat

I would change thermostat and see if that fixes the problem

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Check the water coolant level because some of the hot water goes into the heater radiator behind the dash. Seems you have air in the system.

Hi. I just had the same problem after I took my 05 sorento in for service. I called the shop back and they told me the system had to be burped after the coolant level gets low( they neglected to refill my system at the dealership also). To do this you must fill the coolant tank to the proper level, park the vehicle on an incline(with the front of the vehicle being highest), and allow vehicle to heat up with the heat on. it worked for my 05.