1999 Kia Sportage Engine Light went on

1999 KIA SPORTAGE
61,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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LEE HENRY
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When using the gas pedal the car sputters or makes one or two popping sounds. It seems to be misfiring.

My manual thinks it has to be something with the emission system. Could you give me the possible reasons and fixes?
Jul 19, 2010 at 7:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check engine light:

Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.
Jul 19, 2010 at 7:15 PM
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LEE HENRY
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Interesting, I was wondering what the possible things that could be wrong?
Jul 19, 2010 at 7:22 PM
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RASMATAZ
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1999 Kia Sportage Engine Light went on

You need to scan it in order to find out what caused the light to come On -could be anything within the engine management system sensors/actuators-
Jul 19, 2010 at 7:29 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking,fuel filter or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Jul 19, 2010 at 7:39 PM
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