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My kia while driving stutters that is it feels as though the key has turned off then back on.kfurnace - 1997 Kia Sportage - Engine - 3/26/2013It has 140k on it, makes no difference city or hwy driving. Makes no difference cold or warmed up. Makes no difference on mileage. It's been acting up about 6 months, I have had in the shop and they have replaced everything that has to do with fuel. A light is on ... -
Driving under normal conditions vehicle stutters. it feels as though someone has reach over and turned the key off n onkfurnace - 1997 Kia Sportage - Engine - 3/25/2013I have had several new parts put on, fuel pumps, filters, plugs, plug wires, fuel rail, objectors,-
3/25/2013 HouseCallAutoplug in a code reader and read the codes and update this same post with the code numbers. This step is not optional, it is required in order to fix the car. Buy a code reader for $21 at amazon, takes 2 minutes to read the codes.
3/26/2013 kfurnaceOkay I have just placed the order for the code reader, thank you for replying
4/1/2013 kfurnaceI received the reader do I need to drive and put some miles on the Kia before I plug in the reader?
4/2/2013 kfurnaceI have plug in the reader as directed in manual but no codes appeared then I had it Reagan but nothing.
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Driving under normal conditions vehicle stutters. it feels as though someone has reach over and turned the key off n onkfurnace - 1997 Kia Sportage - Engine - 3/25/2013I have had several new parts put on, fuel pumps, filters, plugs, plug wires, fuel rail, objectors, -
Driving under normal conditions vehicle stutters. it feels as though someone has reach over and turned the key off n onkfurnace - 1997 Kia Sportage - Engine - 3/25/2013I have had several new parts put on, fuel pumps, filters, plugs, plug wires, fuel rail, objectors, -
Oxygen sensor caused check engine light to come onpeter - 2006 Kia Spectra - Engine - 3/25/2013check engine light came on. Code reader said oxygen sensor stuck open. There are 2 oxygen sensors forward and rear, how do I know which one to replace? There is about a $130 difference in price and scan did not specify which one.-
3/3/2013 JimmGo ahead and replace both of the oxygen (O2) sensors at the same time. You will find if you replace just the one - due to age / mileage / wear considerations - the second O2 sensor that was not replaced will soon fail.
The O2 sensors are easily replaced - be sure to remove them when the engine and exhaust is cold - spray the threads liberally with thread lubricant and let soak for a time first. Check the 'How-To-Guides' feature on the AutoMD website for the specific steps to change the O2 sensors.
Check the many different on-line auto parts sources; such as - www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.partsgeek.com and www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. For example they (RockAuto) list the downstream O2 sensor from around $36.00 and the upstream sensor from around $97.00 for your vehicle.
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3/10/2013 tobaw12what code did you get??? if you know the code and you should know which oxygen sensors you need to replace, such as P0130 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 1).
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3/25/2013 Walker ProI need to know what P codes you got on the code reader. Once we know the code you received, I will be able to help you further
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3/23/2013 JimmReplace the ignition switch with a new one. Here are several poossible on-line auto parts sources; www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.1aauto.com, www.rockauto.com. For example, they (RockAuto) list the ignition starter switch from around $32.00 for your vehicle.
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Changed my alternator belt and whenever I turn my heat on it starts to squeal and when I turn it off it stops what ismyraehl1960 - 2000 Kia Sephia - Engine - 3/22/2013it happen when I am driving or slowing down or when I take off-
3/22/2013 HouseCallAutoThe alternator belt is not tight enough. The electrical load placed on the alternator during times of hi current usage (like the heater blower) is enough to expose the looseness of the belt.
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Heater A/C fan cycles on and offjames - 2001 Kia Sportage - Engine - 3/18/2013130,000 miles, it doesn't seem to matter if vehicle is cold or warm, happens if I'm driving or stopped, it seems to occur all the time, but just recently started doing it, the heater, A/C fan, no check engine light or warning light, one other thing that happens when ...-
3/18/2013 racel4750Check both switches (fan, power windows) a loose connection will work intermittently and when grounded will draw too much current and blow the fuse. -
3/18/2013 HouseCallAutoYou have a bad ignition switch. Both of these circuits are on separate fuses but those TWO circuits are supplied bettery voltage directly from the ignition switch IG2 ouput wire. Except for the daytime running lights there are no other circuits connected but these two. The fact that they both go out at the same time and both return to normal function at the same time proves one cause which goes to the only component that has been known to fail, and that is the ignition switch. Probability here is near 100%. Boom.
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The car is hard to start only after filling up with gas. No the tank is not run dry. It's fine any other timepstgdo - 2003 Kia Optima - Engine - 3/14/2013 -
What can I do to have Kia replace the cooling fan with one that DOES NOT TASTE GOOD TO SQUIRRELS! -- they've eaten 1/4thHelpfulHarvey,LLC - 2009 Kia Rondo - Engine - 3/13/2013Squirrel(s) has/have been camping in our Kia's engine compartment long enough to nibble away on over 1/4 of the plastic and fiber composition blades: they look like they will be out of balance! (See photos and video.) [I even replaced a fan on a Chevrolet motor home ... -
When I put gas in my fuel tank at a gas station the gas flows back shuts nozzle off?williametuck - 2003 Kia Sorento - Engine - 3/11/2013my vehicle does this all the time when i try to fuel it, if i put the gas in real slow, it will try to take fuel but will kick off the nozzle after a few seconds.-
3/11/2013 HouseCallAutoReplace the Canister Closed Valve, Evaporative Canister. The valve goes bad because the canister starts to expel charcoal grains and they get stuck in the valve and cause it to get stuck. Dealer parts.
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When I put gas in my fuel tank at a gas station the gas flows back shuts nozzle off?williametuck - 2003 Kia Sorento - Engine - 3/11/2013my vehicle does this all the time when i try to fuel it, if i put the gas in real slow, it will try to take fuel but will kick off the nozzle after a few seconds. -
Whats wrong when the windshied washer wont work ?Myron - 2005 Kia Amanti - Engine - 7/31/201271,000 miles Will not work at all. It happened just in the last few daysPump sounds like it runs but nothing comes out. -
Why does my car not start? I took out the battery and when i put it back in it didn't start.lovin_my_kids178 - 2002 Kia Rio - Engine - 3/5/2013the car ran perfect before i took the battery out. now it turns over but wont start. I tried starting fluid and it wanted to start but didn't. please help me-
3/5/2013 HouseCallAutoCheck the main relay in the engine compartment relay / fuse panel. After identifying which relay is the main relay by looking at the inside of the cover of the panel, try and see if this relay clicks when you turn the key on. If you are not sure, try replacing it or switching it with another nearby relay if the other relay has the same part number on it. The horn relay or headlight relay may be the same.
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2005 kia spectra5 heat blows cold at stoplights but gets warm when drivingJoshgosemusic - 2005 Kia Spectra5 - Engine - 3/3/2013I have already replaced the thermostat and there seems to be no loss of coolant. the car is not overheating. The heater just won't get warm! Please Help! :)