Kia-Forums.com is owned and operated by AutoForums.com, Inc. Kia-Forums.com is an enthusiast website dedicated to the discussion of Kia Vehicles, Kia Family Cars and Kia SUVs. Kia-Forums.com is completely unofficial and is not endorsed in any way by KIA Motor Corp, its affiliates, or its subsidiaries. KIAź is a registered trademark of KIA Motors Corp. in Canada, the United States, and in other countries around the world. No challenge to the status of KIAź's registered trademarks is intended.
I have a 1997 Kia Sephia that is driving me nuts. I can be driving down the road and it quits !!! If I gas it it will surge forward, if I dont it coasts like I had shut off the switch, hit the gas and it will go again, or surge a couple times.
Idles rough and crazy at times.
has a new Mass Air, and both oxygen sensors.
tps ?
Did the Check Engine Light come on? - if so get the error codes read and post them here or look for them on the web site in my sig.
There's a multitude of things that could be causing the problem, such as fouled fuel filter, bad fuel pump relay, fouled spark plugs, bad ignition coils or plug wires.
__________________ For service info register (free) with KiaTechInfo and click on 'Shop' on the left, and for elect schematics click on 'ETM'.
Quality and not quantity counts.
Sig image is 500X100 at 11.7 kb
iat sensor, plug wires, plugs, could be a few things.
__________________ 2008 Sportage
10K Hids
Chrome Door Handles
More to come 1993 Honda Del Sol (vtec)
18" Rims, Skunk2 coilovers, Header, Cai, Stainless exhaust, sick sound system, leather racing seats, shortshifter, so much more!!
Hello, I am having the same exact problem, but i dont have any check engine lightes on...
Thanks --- any help would be great!
Welcome to the forum.
There's a good few things that it could be - if the Check Engine light came on just briefly then the error code would be stored, and if so best to get that read.
Also trying to give your best description with as much detail may help folks here to make suggestions.
__________________ For service info register (free) with KiaTechInfo and click on 'Shop' on the left, and for elect schematics click on 'ETM'.
Quality and not quantity counts.
Sig image is 500X100 at 11.7 kb
There's a good few things that it could be - if the Check Engine light came on just briefly then the error code would be stored, and if so best to get that read.
Also trying to give your best description with as much detail may help folks here to make suggestions.
I never got a check engine light, hense no codes to give you..
I was driving about 70mph, and it seems it kinda dies on me, when i push the gas , it doesn't do anything, like the car is off for about a second or so, then it works again, I havent had a tune up in about 20k , the car has 105k on it...
I think the best would be to get the service done and see how it goes from there - it could be a fuel filter plugging, spark plugs bad, ignition coils and HT wires, ........... so best rule these out by getting them done during a service.
__________________ For service info register (free) with KiaTechInfo and click on 'Shop' on the left, and for elect schematics click on 'ETM'.
Quality and not quantity counts.
Sig image is 500X100 at 11.7 kb
I think the best would be to get the service done and see how it goes from there - it could be a fuel filter plugging, spark plugs bad, ignition coils and HT wires, ........... so best rule these out by getting them done during a service.
yea i think i will go ahead and get it serviced this weekend, a little to cold to mess around with it... plus,. i was thinknig that myself about the plugs, wires etc.. better to get it narrowed down to one thing by a mechanic....thanks for the help
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.
Sephia stalls while driving on the highway
Linear Mode
