Why is my Check Engine light not working on my Kia?
It’s quite possible if he said a Kia diesel wasn’t right you may have gone to another manufacturer who would have told you their diesel is fine for you (he’d have been lying too) and he would have lost a sale. Don’t take any advice at all from any salesman.
Why does my check engine light keep flashing?
Within a month of driving the car the check engine light started to flash. I took it back to the dealer who stated it was dirt on the electrics and it should be fine. I’m not sure how you can say dirt on the electrics when it was a new car????
Are there any issues with the DPF valve on Kia?
DPF issues are not specific to Kia. All manufacturers are struggling under emissions laws to make diesels work and many of the necessary solutions have substantial issues. DPF and EGR valves are the two major ones.
What causes a flashing check engine light on a Kia Sportage?
While a majority of the time, the flashing check engine light is going to be caused by a misfire related to your Sportage’s ignition system or fuel system (as stated above), there are other issues that can cause it. Your timing chain could have jumped .
What does a flashing check engine light mean?
A flashing check engine light is your Kia Sportage’s way of saying “I have a serious problem, don’t ignore me”. Most of the time, that serious problem is a misfire. This flashing light should not be ignored. When your engine is misfiring, it is dumping raw fuel into the exhaust.
Why does my Kia Sportage not start up?
Crank/Cam Sensor- When the cam or crank sensors are not being read by the ECM/PCM, it’s impossible to get the ignition timing right. If you Sportage does start at all, it’ll run rough. It could be a more serious mechanical issue, such as as bent valve, bad lifter, etc….
What does EGR do on a Kia Sportage?
EGR- The EGR system recycles burnt exhaust gasses back into the combustion chamber. Crank/Cam Sensor- When the cam or crank sensors are not being read by the ECM/PCM, it’s impossible to get the ignition timing right. If you Sportage does start at all, it’ll run rough.