1999 Kia Sportage
Girlfriend was traveling home when all of a sudden the car began to decelerate even when throttle was applied. She mentioned the brakes going stiff and everything just dying. She managed to pull over to the side of the road.
I had a look and tried starting the car. It cranks fine and has a brand new starter motor so I assume I can rule out the alternator, battery and starter motor.
The car sounds like it's not firing in any of the cylinders. So I checked the fuel line and fuel is getting past the fuel filter without issues so I assume the fuel pump and filter are good.
I checked the fuses and the only one that is busted is the A/C which went out a while ago. I replaced it only for it to pop again so assumed the A/C was bust and never bothered to get it fixed.
Is there any reason why this car would just suddenly die without any warning and refuse to start?
Thank you.
EDIT: Dash lights and all electrical(s) work fine. Check engine light is also on and stays on when key is turned.
Girlfriend was traveling home when all of a sudden the car began to decelerate even when throttle was applied. She mentioned the brakes going stiff and everything just dying. She managed to pull over to the side of the road.
I had a look and tried starting the car. It cranks fine and has a brand new starter motor so I assume I can rule out the alternator, battery and starter motor.
The car sounds like it's not firing in any of the cylinders. So I checked the fuel line and fuel is getting past the fuel filter without issues so I assume the fuel pump and filter are good.
I checked the fuses and the only one that is busted is the A/C which went out a while ago. I replaced it only for it to pop again so assumed the A/C was bust and never bothered to get it fixed.
Is there any reason why this car would just suddenly die without any warning and refuse to start?
Thank you.
EDIT: Dash lights and all electrical(s) work fine. Check engine light is also on and stays on when key is turned.