2004 Kia Optima Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Engine performance.
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Asked on May 19, 2010
2004 Kia Optima Engine stalls and while driving
Engine Performance problem
2004 Kia Optima 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 104,00 miles
I read the post for engine and fuel troubleshooting but I'm still not sure which my problem could be. It started about two weeks ago with just a hesitation once in a while. Then three days ago it started occassionlly cutting off when idling. At first is acts like it is flooded and is difficult to crank. After starting I can be driving and feel a hesitation then it shuts down. Yesterday it did about 7 times on I-95 interstate and now my check engine light stays lite. Will it damage anything to drive it?
Thank you,
Patricia Baine
2004 Kia Optima 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 104,00 miles
I read the post for engine and fuel troubleshooting but I'm still not sure which my problem could be. It started about two weeks ago with just a hesitation once in a while. Then three days ago it started occassionlly cutting off when idling. At first is acts like it is flooded and is difficult to crank. After starting I can be driving and feel a hesitation then it shuts down. Yesterday it did about 7 times on I-95 interstate and now my check engine light stays lite. Will it damage anything to drive it?
Thank you,
Patricia Baine
Asked by cmyspotAnswer
Replied on June 1, 2012
Mine is doing the same thing. It started hesitating a few weeks ago. Then killed out altogether on the highway and restarted when I pushed the gas pedal. Since then it either hesitates or dies periodically without warning, usually while driving, sometimes while coming to a stop or turning. Engine light goes on & off. While it was off, Autozone code test showed an electrical issue. Where do we start? Powertrain ground? Does that make sense?