Why does my Kia Optima shut off while driving?

Why does my Kia Optima shut off while driving?

My daughters 2016 kia Optima is shutting off while driving. Sometimes it restarts after shutting down. Sometimes she has to hurry and put in neutral and restart as cars behind me don’t know the car has shut off. She feels very unsafe and is afraid someone is going to run into her.

How does Kia Idle Stop and go work?

Kia has had an eye on eco-friendly technologies for a while now, which is why they introduced their ISG system (Idle Stop and Go). How exactly does Kia ISG work? Kia’s ISG system automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stuck in traffic, immediately starting it again when the driver needs to move.

Why does my car shut off when I turn the key?

The ignition switch is installed behind the ignition lock and get’s turned while you turn the key to start the car. Inside of this switch, small metal plates can build up corrosion and rust. If this happens, one of these plates may lose connection, and the whole ignition will get switched off.

Can a car shut down with low power?

Vehicle shut down with low power at 50 mph with all lights working. Computer has car shut down and can not start. Driving at the speed of 55 mph on two lane road coming down a mountain and kia Optima sx 2. 0l turbo started losing power then at 45 engine shut down. Coasted to shoulder of the road and will not start.

My daughters 2016 kia Optima is shutting off while driving. Sometimes it restarts after shutting down. Sometimes she has to hurry and put in neutral and restart as cars behind me don’t know the car has shut off. She feels very unsafe and is afraid someone is going to run into her.

Vehicle shut down with low power at 50 mph with all lights working. Computer has car shut down and can not start. Driving at the speed of 55 mph on two lane road coming down a mountain and kia Optima sx 2. 0l turbo started losing power then at 45 engine shut down. Coasted to shoulder of the road and will not start.

What was the p1326 code for Kia Optima?

P1326 engine code came on while driving 60mph on the interstate. Luckily was in far left lane when engine shut off and was safely able to get off freeway to a nearby gas station. Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate, shuddered, lost power, and shut off without warning.

P1326 engine code came on while driving 60mph on the interstate. Luckily was in far left lane when engine shut off and was safely able to get off freeway to a nearby gas station. Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate, shuddered, lost power, and shut off without warning.

Which is the best spark plug for Kia Optima?

AutoZone’s high-quality spark plugs for Kia Optima are engineered to maximize your car’s performance. Premium components offer better fuel economy and reliable starts, and our Optima performance spark plugs are designed to withstand the extremes of high heat and pressure.

AutoZone’s high-quality spark plugs for Kia Optima are engineered to maximize your car’s performance. Premium components offer better fuel economy and reliable starts, and our Optima performance spark plugs are designed to withstand the extremes of high heat and pressure.

Why does my car keep cutting off when I stop?

Why does my car keep cutting off when I stop? If your car shuts off after you stop it is because the engine is very sensitive at idle. This can be caused by many things but is usually caused by a lean fuel mixture, causing the idle to drop too low.

Can a low oil level cause a car to shut off?

Can low oil cause a car to shut off? Low engine oil level does usually not cause your car to shut off. However, if it is too low so your oil pressure is getting low – the car can shut off the engine for safety reasons. This is often in newer cars, though.

Why does my car keep cutting off when I stop? If your car shuts off after you stop it is because the engine is very sensitive at idle. This can be caused by many things but is usually caused by a lean fuel mixture, causing the idle to drop too low.

Can low oil cause a car to shut off? Low engine oil level does usually not cause your car to shut off. However, if it is too low so your oil pressure is getting low – the car can shut off the engine for safety reasons. This is often in newer cars, though.

Why does my car shut off while driving?

The most common reason that a vehicle shuts off when driving is a lack of fuel. The most likely cause is an empty fuel tank aided by a fuel gauge that’s not as accurate as it looks. Even if it says there is fuel in there, bang on the tank.

What happens if you have a Kia engine failure?

Warranty Extensions: Powertrain warranties on Class vehicles will be extended to a lifetime warranty. Reimbursement for Repairs: Repairs will be reimbursed in full along with a $140 goodwill payment in certain circumstances. Costs of rental cars, towing, and other Kia engine failure related expenses will also be reimbursed.

Can a Kia Sorento engine shut off while driving?

Hello , I was driving my 2016 kia Sorento and my car engine just shut off and stopped while driving. This needs to be readdress and made sure all kia Sorento do not have the same problem. It was very scary while driving on a highway and this happening. Was driving on the freeway and heard a sound as if I had ran over a piece of plastic.

What causes Kia Rio engine to cut out while driving?

I’ve just fixed a 2010 Kia Rio with the same issue – engine cutting out suddenly after 5 – 15 minutes driving. Able to restart after waiting 10 minutes. No fault codes stored. The problem was faulty crank angle sensor.

How often does Kia engine cut out while driving?

The trip was only about 20 minutes and the engine cut out about 5 times. Luckily the rods were very quiet.

Why did my Kia engine stop while driving?

After lengthy troubleshooting, it was determined that the Grounding Connection from the left shock tower to the NEG terminal on the battery was at fault. Every electrical circuit on the car has to ground to the battery through that one little cable.

Are there any problems with the Kia Optima?

Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 70 problems related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the Optima.

Why does my car shut off after I stop driving?

If you car shuts off after you stop it is because the engine is very sensetive at the idle. This can be caused by a lot of things but is usually caused by a lean fuel mixture, causing the idle to drop too low. A faulty throttle body can also cause this.

What does top radiator hose go to on Kia Optima?

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Can a bad water pump cause a car to overheat?

That would have caused this problem as well. Usually a bad water pump won’t cause the car to overheat. The most common complaint for a water pump is that it isn’t putting out hot air. If the oil is creamy then it’s a head gasket.

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