Question:    1998 Kia Sportage 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 107000 miles check engine light come on and i check the code and code says idle air control to high

Answer:    Take off the IAC module and make sure the pintle is moving freely, if not then the IAC may need to be cleaned or replace.

Question:    1998 Kia Sportage Two Wheel Drive Manual 140387 miles I just has new rear shocks put on, and now the car is having trouble driving forward. Are they related issues? What area of the car is having trouble if it is difficult to drive forward but okay to drive backward?

Answer:    No its not related-When was the last time you had the transmission serviced? Maybe the transmission range sensor is not sending signals the computer is to what gear its in.

Question:    1998 Kia Sportage 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 99000 miles here is the scoop. was driving home on the I-15 in san diego(1998 Sportage is fine all day, driving it all over) and it was like I popped out of gear (65-70mph at time). checked to see if was in 5th and was. stepped on the gas and was like the cable broke. no increases in rpms. coasted to the side of the road ( and still on) came to a stop and eng shut off. eng will crank and turn but no fire stutter or anything. got it towed home and went to KGIS FIRST and looked up turns over but will not start. Engine fails to start, starter turning Fuse failure Check/Replace IGN fuse - good, none popped Low battery current Check charging system -good- all elec stuff works. Ignition coil(s) failure Check/Replace coil(s)- good? replaced last 06 CMP sensor failure Check/Replace sensor - replaced today, looked good CKP sensor failure Check charging system - replaced today, looked good fuel pump is good. sending high pressure fuel all the way up to and past the filter. all 4 plugs spark, all conectors look good on coils, plugs, tps, air idle, MAS( or MAP-MAP whatever you call it) replaced crank angle and cam angle sensors. still wont fire up. just turns and turns. once again timing belt is good. head gasket is good. getting spark at the plugs. going to check the fuel injectors resistance. but I'm out of ideas and very low on cash, so taking it in is out. I have done a lot of work my self, clutch, front hubs, speakers, audio stuff, brakes (front and rear) ect..

Answer:    Get a "noid" light and see if it has injector pulse. Without this, it will crank forever and not start.Scanning the PCM might not hurt either if you have or know someone with a hand held scanner

 

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