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Kia Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Abs.
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Asked on March 8, 2006

Rough idle

My car has had a loss of power, running sluggish, that sort of thing.

so i had the spark plugs replaced, and had to replace my radiator hoses just due to a minor leak.

after about driving for 20 minutes after having replaced the plugs, my check engine light came back on.

now when im sitting at a stop light or the car is idleing, it is really rough, the car actually seems to shake quite a bit. after you accelerate it seems to be fine, but it will cut out of power a lil bit on hills, it actually seems like it has trouble getting into 3rd gear or higher.

i was just trying to see what else i should look into, i had the shop run it through the computer, and they said it seemed fine.
after i left not 10 minutes later it started and the check engine light came back on.

the only thing i can think of really at this point is maybe the oxygen sensor?

besides having like (advanced auto parts) run a diagnostic, what else should i try?

the mechanic seemed to just blow me off, after i just paid for them to do absolutely nothing.

please any advise would be helpfull.



thanks
Avatar Asked by never00ender00

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Replied on April 6, 2006

Need to know the code. Sounds like a possible random cyl misfire. Did this start before the "tune up" Be sure the plug wires are on securely and that OEM parts were used

Tiny Answered by 2CarPros Jack (expert)
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Replied on June 18, 2006

Start with the "engine light" and go from there otherwise your wasting time and money!

Tiny Answered by cody-ody
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