What happens when you lose power on a Kia?
The next time I drove the car to the dealership after this day when it lose power several times it lost power on and off for the entire half hour drive, but this time even at high speeds. On top of this there were noises, such as banging and rattling like stones in a tin can coming from under the bonnet.
Is the Kia Sorento loss of power fault?
It has been good for 8mths until 3 weeks ago when the same problem started again, took it back to Kia and they tested injectors which are all good unfortunately it will not fault when in there care. Has anyone had similar problem ? Kia have no idea and are clutching at straws!!!!
What to do if your Kia has acceleration issues?
Make it clear upfront that you would take their findings to the KIA dealer if they agree that’s there’s a problem (and not have this shop do any repairs). If the cost of that is reasonable and affordable for you, IMO it would be your best chance to get this dealer going in the right direction.
Why does my Kia get stuck at 2500 rpm?
When I slightly accelerate, the rpm seems to get stuck at 2000 or 2500 for a couple of seconds maybe like 6-8.. Then it quickly jumps to 3000 and the pressure on the pedal is still the same…
Are there any problems with my Kia Cerato?
It’s got 40000 miles and I am really worried because it has already failed many times: clutch, lamps and even the engine due to a poor maintenance in the mechanic.
Are there acceleration issues in the Kia Forte?
Loss of power!Please help! | Kia Forte Forum Acceleration issues! Loss of power!Please help! I’m having an acceleration issues as well. I need your opinion. It has it’s good days and bad days.. I drive a 2014 KIA forte EX.. It only has 1000 some miles on it. I got it brand new.
Why does my Kia have loss of power?
Especially when I’m trying to pass someone on the freeway I end up almost fully throttling it coz it seems to lag on picking up the speed and the rpm doesn’t coordinate with what I’m trying to do.. Then it gets stuck and there’s a loss of power..
It has been good for 8mths until 3 weeks ago when the same problem started again, took it back to Kia and they tested injectors which are all good unfortunately it will not fault when in there care. Has anyone had similar problem ? Kia have no idea and are clutching at straws!!!!
What kind of noises does a Kia make?
On top of this there were noises, such as banging and rattling like stones in a tin can coming from under the bonnet. The car would also shudder and choke when stationary like it was about to stall.
Why did the mode test on my Kia fail?
The mode $06 test that failed said something about the O2 sensor lean time being too high. The dealer may be having issues solving the problem, but that’s what they have tech lines for. I wouldn’t even bother trying to solve this.
The next time I drove the car to the dealership after this day when it lose power several times it lost power on and off for the entire half hour drive, but this time even at high speeds. On top of this there were noises, such as banging and rattling like stones in a tin can coming from under the bonnet.
On top of this there were noises, such as banging and rattling like stones in a tin can coming from under the bonnet. The car would also shudder and choke when stationary like it was about to stall.
The mode $06 test that failed said something about the O2 sensor lean time being too high. The dealer may be having issues solving the problem, but that’s what they have tech lines for. I wouldn’t even bother trying to solve this.
What to do if Kia dealership disagrees with you?
With the dealer disagreeing with you that there’s a problem, it puts you in a difficult situation. You could try pushing it up the KIA chain of command now, but it’s likely to be difficult unless you have some professional help. I recommend that you find a good local shop, and discuss this situation with the owner/manager.
What kind of problem does my Kia Sedona have?
We have a 2008 Kia Sedona that will intermittently completely shut off when turning left or right or goin through really small puddles. We brought it to our Kia service center twice and they ran a diagnostic test and keep saying there’s nothing wrong. Twice this happened and almost resulted in head on collisions.
Why does my Kia Sedona stall in a puddle?
I have 2009 Kia Sedona and exact same thing happens mainly when going thru puddle on driver side. If I turn off the AC or defrost quickly while it is happening – it stops happening. Engine is not stalling – just losing power steering/power brakes.
Why does my Kia get hot in the middle of the night?
If the CAT is getting hot the fuel mixture is too rich. The symptoms described could be caused by many things, but you might consider a quick test to determine if there is an exhaust restriction; pull the 02 sensor pre catalytic converter.
What causes a Kia Sorento to lose power?
I would have to go with fuel starvation, not sure about the sportage but the sorento has the fuel tank painted on the inside, this coating comes off and causes fuel starvation, when the symptoms occur you get a cut in power as soon as the fuel pressure is back up to where it should be the power is back,
What makes a Kia Sportage stall in traffic?
Car has a rough idle! Loses power in process of driving doesn’t want to accelerate than when gas pedal is floored for a period of time will regain acceleration and is worse off in stop and go traffic and does at times stall but will drive away after restart! Black smoke from exhaust
Why does my car lose power going uphill?
Reasons Your Car Loses Power Going Uphill 1) Bad Fuel Filter. You can’t have a good working engine without fresh pure gasoline flowing into it at all times. If you don’t have a good fuel filter to prevent the impurities of the fuel from flowing into the engine, then it could ultimately jeopardize the performance of your engine.
Why does my Kia Sportage shift to lower gear?
The car swerving icon and the car going downhill light. Feels like engine shifts to lower gear and accelerates very slowly. Scared it might get me killed one day trying to take a turn and not being able to accolade quickly enough. This is my 3rd visit to Kia.
What are common reasons my Kia Spectra won’t start?
What are common reasons my Kia Spectra won’t start? While there are a variety of reasons your Kia Spectra won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter. How is a no-start diagnosis fixed?
What kind of car is the 2009 Kia Spectra?
If your brain says no frills, but your gut says go for more than just value and versatility, the sporty 2009 Kia Spectra5 SX should win a slot on your shopping list. If you think good handling is wasted without the proper horsepower to back it up, the Spectra5’s four-cylinder engine isn’t going to win you over.
What are the standard features of a Kia Spectra?
Also notable as standard are a six-speaker CD stereo, auxiliary audio input jack, air conditioning, power windows and locks, keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, sport seats, cruise control, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler and fog lamps.
When does your car come back to life after losing power?
There were no noises or other symptoms. After about 5 seconds of coasting the car suddenly came back to life. This exact same event occurred several other times, always when accelerating from low speeds, for example when taking off from traffic lights or when driving slowly through a parking lot or up a steep driveway.
Are there any problems with the Kia Sedona?
See all problems of the 2010 Kia Motor Sedona . Vehicle would not move, went from speed of 70 on highway to not going at all. Mash accelerator and vehicle would not go. Bought got hit in the rear by oncoming vehicles. Could not even accelerate car enough to get to the side of the road.
What kind of engine does Kia Sedona have?
There were skid mark to show that I had my foot on the brake. A cinder block wall stopped me. We rented a 2008 kia Sedona van with the 3. 8l engine and it lost power in the middle of the highway at speeds of 65-70mph.
When did the Kia Sedona start rolling backwards?
Kia Sedona ( a dollar rental vehicle) parked on a slight incline in the driveway rolled backwards when ignition was turned off and key removed while vehicle was in park. I purchased my 2003 kia Sedona in November 2005.