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  • robertd
    robertd - 2005 Kia Spectra - Engine - 11/21/2012
    I am noticing that I am blowing out blue smoke on startup and running can you tell me what causing it Thks
    I used a product called PetroMaxx from Day1 company that is supposed to increase my mileage
     
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  • mitchell660
    mitchell660 - 2003 Kia Spectra - Engine - 11/20/2012
    I'm installing a performance chip on my kia and I need to connect it to the IAT sensor wires on the MAF.
    What are the two wires and colors?
     
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  • ladeetrahamilton
    ladeetrahamilton - 2003 Kia Sorento - Engine - 11/18/2012
    Why does my car hasatat when starting
    why does my vehicle hesitate when starting it
     
    • Jimm
      11/18/2012 Jimm
      First step - have the check engine light or stored fault codes scanned - for free - at any local auto parts store; Advance Auto, Auto Zone, NAPA. Then, post a reply as 'add answer' for more assistance.

      Possible Causes of Engine Hesitation or Stumble:

      Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this)
      Dirty air filter (change filter)
      Dirty / clogged fuel filter (change filter)
      Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
      Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
      Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
      Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
      Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
      Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)

      Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include:

      Dirty or worn spark plugs
      Bad plug wires
      Weak ignition coil
      Wet plug wires
  • bridgesandra71
    bridgesandra71 - 2003 Kia Sorento - Engine - 11/14/2012
    When trying to start engine it clicks and will not start
     
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  • wje119
    wje119 - 2006 Kia Rio - Engine - 11/13/2012
    Replacing fuel pump and wires pulled out of plug going to fuel pump and I can't figure out which ones go where
    there are 2 thick wires, 1 (green) and 1 (black) and then 2 thin wires 1(green/orange) and 1 (black/orange). Can't find any wiring diagrams on this can you help?????
     
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  • eisrael
    eisrael - 2007 Kia Spectra5 - Engine - 11/9/2012
    How do you change a charcoal canister?
    When I completely fill my gas tank my car sputters or stalls for the first 1/8 of a tank.
     
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  • bbarkbee
    bbarkbee - 2006 Kia Sedona - Engine - 11/7/2012
    How to change spark plugs
     
    • Jason
      11/7/2012 Jason
      Remove the ignition coils, then the plugs.
  • bskelton2
    bskelton2 - 2001 Kia Rio - Engine - 11/6/2012
    No heat when you turn the heater on
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      11/6/2012 HouseCallAuto
      Clarify what you mean. No air blowing out or air is blowing out that is remaining cold air?
      HouseCallAuto
      11/12/2012 bskelton2
      air blowing out is cold, i'm wondering is the heater core shot or is there a control valve or cable that allows the water thru
  • richard
    richard - 2006 Kia Rio - Engine - 11/6/2012
    How do you get spark plugs out of engine.
     
    • bskelton2
      11/6/2012 bskelton2
      loosen plug all of the way, hook the plug wire back on it and pull it out
  • sharonnelson890
    sharonnelson890 - 2005 Kia Optima - Engine - 11/4/2012
    I'm adding oil to my car every week it is leaking where would the problem be
     
    • Jimm
      11/4/2012 Jimm
      Engine oil leaks may often be difficult to trace. Try thes steps first, clean the engine using an engine degreaser and high pressure water spray. Remove all traces of oil, dirt, and grease to be able to view the engine and gaskets where oil may be leaking. Then, add a slight amount of engine oil soluable dye to the oil and drive like normal. The engine oil dye will show up wherever the leak is.
      There are too many possibilities and locations for the engine oil to leak; valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, front timing seal, etc.
  • jesse
    jesse - 2006 Kia Sportage - Engine - 11/3/2012
    Po171 code?
    It was erased about 1 month ago n it came back on I cleaned all sensor plugs
     
    • clayton
      11/3/2012 clayton
      system too lean bank 1
    • HouseCallAuto
      11/3/2012 HouseCallAuto
      Check the Intake Air Boot for a crack or leak. Clean the Mass Air Flow Sensor, erase the code again and see if it returns again. A shop grade scan tool could allow live data readings which would make diagnosis easier but most people do not have anything more than the simple $30 code readers.
  • enochleakey
    enochleakey - 2006 Kia Sedona - Engine - 11/2/2012
    Where is the ecm/ecu located.
    I have been told that it is under the carpet on the passenger side and have also been told it is behind the kick panel. I could not find anything that look promising enough to tear up my carpet and i am not sure how to get he kick panel off. any advice?
     
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  • kelgrhm
    kelgrhm - 2000 Kia Sportage - Engine - 10/31/2012
    My Kia will not turn over at all it doesnt even attempt to start
    I drove it to the gas station stops turned it off it would not start it did not even try to turn over it does not click it does nothing the radio the lights the dinger all work it has had an oil leak and we noticed today that there was a lot of oil on the ground and ...
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      10/31/2012 HouseCallAuto
      So what you are saying is that the engine starter is not operating. No noise other than a click when you turn the key. That being agreed to, granted nthe mengine was low on oil and you have an obvious oil leak, but if you drove to the gas station and shut it off, the engine cannot be seized. You may need a new starter. Try smacking the starter lightly with a small hammer or screwdriver while trying to start the engine. If it suddenly comes alive, then you have confirmed a bad starter.
  • cwilsey93
    cwilsey93 - 2005 Kia Sportage - Engine - 10/31/2012
    Is $790.00 too much to pay to have a timing belt changed in my kia sportage?
     
    • Jimm
      10/31/2012 Jimm
      Too much cost is a relative term; how much is too much - as compared with other repair shops estimates for the same work? Get estimates from different repair garages, for the same work as the labor per hour charges will vary even in the same locality. Ultimately, only you can decide.

      Realize that most of the $790.00 cost is the labor; the parts alone cost around $82.00 for the timing component kit - including the water pump, for your vehicle = source www.RockAuto.com and www.autopartswarehouse.com. Such as the kit described, below. The water pump replacement is recommended due to having the water pump exposed once the timing belt and component are removed on your engine - the labor to replace the water pump later on would basically cost the same - again as the timeing belt replacement. Do it once for insurance purposes.

      GATES Part # TCKWP284 PowerGrip Premium OE Timing Belt Component Kit W/Water Pump; 4 Components (1 Belt, 1 Tensioner, 1 Idler, 1 Water Pump)

      One bit of advice - use the 'Estimate Cost' and 'Find-A-Shop' features on the AutoMD website to gain repair estimates from several repair shops in your area. Also, use the 'How-To-Guides' feature and a detailed repair manual - to get familiar with the repair and what kind of work is involved to replace the timing belt and components on your vehicle.

      Typically, I'll pay anywhere from $150 -$300 for a timing belt replacement every 60k miles for my front-wheel drive four cylinder car; this price includes the timing belt, belt tensioner, related pulleys, and water pump - plus all the labor.
      It pays to shop around - once you find a shop with a good reputation and are word-of-mouth recommended - stick with them.
  • juslvlyy74
    juslvlyy74 - 2006 Kia Optima - Engine - 10/29/2012
    My engine light was on then finally went out. When I started car again, it came back on. was told it was a sensor
    I filled car with gas, then it went out. It has just come back on. I was told that it may have something to do with the sensor as I was told that the code said it was reading lean, as if the gas wasn't heavy enough. car has 78,000 miles on it. No other lights are ...
     
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