Why does my Kia Optima jump at stop signs?
Car jumps at stop signs after taking foot off of brake. Then when accelerating, it acts as though I am flooring it and jolts forwards. Or dies. Whether I’m starting from a stopped position, especially pulling into a busy road way, the car will build up to switch gears to accelerate and then power drops off.
What causes Kia Sedona to stall at stop lights?
If there is no improvement there likely is a problem with the TPS or similar engine sensor. My 2002 Sedona has 77K miles and it has a great deal of torque off the line. When we go over those white lines at the stop lights the engine always slips the wheels with power. Good Luck.
Why does my Kia Optima stutter before accelerating?
This seems to be a common problem with Kia and they should have to address this and fix this at a reduced cost because it will happen to most of these vehicles. It’s not happening every time, but when it does the Kia is accelerating with a delay or it seems like it stutters before accelerating.
Why does my Kia Optima not go to second gear?
The car misses or hesitates up to 6 or 7 seconds when starting from a dead stop. car does not down shift to second gear, i was told it was the output sensor. the price for this part is $110.00 can not afford it at this time.
Why is my Kia Sportage TPS not working?
Check Engine Light illumination—combined with a lack of power or a stumble on acceleration—may be caused by the throttle position switch (TPS). Kia released an improved part which should correct this concern. Ready to sell? CarMax buys all kinds of cars When would you like to drop off your car?
When did Kia Optima start using OBD’s?
OBD-II review 1. OverviewThe California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation of On Board Diagnostics (OBD) for vehicles sold in California beginning with the 1988 model year. The first Engine Control Module (ECM).
Can a Kia Optima accelerate past 1900rpm?
Car will not accelerate past 1900rpm. Goes about 20mph and 5 mph uphill. it does this intermittently. Not fixed yet
What’s the top speed of a Kia Optima?
Engine elk not go above 2500 rpm, I can shift at that speed with manual transmission, so top speed is 70 mph but getting there is slow. Engine light is on, no diagnosis or repairs yet.
Is there a problem with the Kia Optima exhaust?
The problem exists, and if Kia doesn’t make an effort to correct it, someone is going to get killed when they pull onto a busy highway, expecting the car to accelerate properly, only to have it choke, and along comes a tractor trailer that cannot stop and boom-they’re dead. I hope it isn’t me.
How to fix a Kia Optima power window?
When the power windows fail or an individual window fails to operate, the cause should be explored first to determine the correct repair. Check the fuse for the power windows. Operate the windows and see if the problem is isolated to one window. If not, the switch is most likely bad and needs more diagnosing.