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2004 Kia Optima lack of power

Tiny
STL573
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  • 2004 KIA OPTIMA
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
When I put car into gear it has little to no power
Saturday, April 11th, 2015 AT 3:05 PM

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Tiny
ED-WEEZY21
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  • 248 POSTS
Check fluid level in transmission and scan for codes.
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Saturday, April 11th, 2015 AT 3:33 PM
Tiny
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Fluids are fine and there aren't any codes
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Sunday, April 12th, 2015 AT 8:42 AM
Tiny
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Here is what I've done
Spark plugs and wires
Tps sensor
Ignition misfire sensor
Mass airflow sensor
Crankshaft sensor
New coil packs
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Sunday, April 12th, 2015 AT 8:49 AM
Tiny
ED-WEEZY21
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I myself owned an 03 optima and ran into the same problem and had to replace the transmission. I would take it to a tranny shop and see if they can verify. The clutch packs may be worn out inside or some other internal defect.
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Sunday, April 12th, 2015 AT 9:11 AM

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