Car sputtering

Tiny
MATTHEW CREAGER
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  • 2004 KIA OPTIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
My 2004 kia optima le sputters when it is wet outside. I have already replaced the plugs and wires. It stops after being driven for awhile. Speedometer also quit working.
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010 AT 6:35 PM

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Tiny
DR LOOT
  • MECHANIC
  • 2,311 POSTS
The transmission is computerized and can not work properly if the speedometer does not work

VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
Fig. 63: Exploded View OF Vehicle Speed Sensor
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Apply gear oil sparingly to the speedometer driven gear shaft and insert the shaft.
Install the spring pin in such a way the slit does not face the gear shaft.
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 6:36 AM

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