2001 Kia Optima MISFIRE

2001 KIA OPTIMA

201,998 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

AMANDAJ

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I HAVE A 2001 KIA OPTIMA AND I HAVE REPLACED THE TIMING BELT I HAVE GOTTEN A TUNE UP AND REPLACED ALL MY CORAL PACKS AND IT IS STILL MISSFIRING THE CAR IS SHAKING AND IT LOSES POWER ALOT! CAN U GIVE ME AN IDEA ON WHAT YOU THINK THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE?

Nov 6, 2010 at 7:27 PM

KHLOW2008

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Hi AMANDAJ,

Thank you for the donation.

Were the spark plugs replaced?
Was problem there before replacement of the coil packs and timing belt replacement?
Did you perform a compression test on the cylinders?
Is the Check Engine Lamp indicating?
Do you have coolant losses or overheating issues?

Nov 7, 2010 at 2:04 AM

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