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610 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 5:16 PM
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| Could the problems ive been having with the speed and rpm be the catalitic converter? | |
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Replying to: cwoodard (Dec 23, 2006 10:39 am)
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my 98 died while driving down the road...it didn't shut off...it just didn't recognize me pressing the throttle. i got it to the side of the road, then it died. it now won't restart. i changed the fuel pump in it, still nothing. i checked the fuel pump relay and fuse, both are good. i'm very confused... any ideas would be greatly appreciated. please e-mail me. morrbnb gmail.com
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Replying to: bmorreale (Dec 28, 2006 4:03 pm) If you keep the conversation here then we can all learn.  tidester, host
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both headlights to the kia went out at exactly the same moment.is this possible or could there be another explanation? we heard a clicking from the steering colum before they went out. please help!
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Replying to: katnthehat1 (Dec 28, 2006 7:10 pm) It's entirely possible but very unlikely. The sound you heard was probably a fuse being blown. Have you lost power to anything else? In any case, I'd have my dealer look for a root cause. tidester, host |
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Any ideas on the catilitic converter limiting my speed and rpm. Im sure if it clogs its just as bad as the intake air cloging. 
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Replying to: tidester (Dec 28, 2006 5:45 pm) |
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| i'm beginning to think my problem might be something electrical, with the fact that the the fuel pump isn't pressurizing. i'm going to check it out today. i'll try to let y'all know as soon as i do. Not looking forward to trying to follow the electrical lines in this crowded pos. it's like they took a 6 foot engine compartment and tried to put 12 feet of stuff in it. | |
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I test-drove a new 2006 V6 Sportage automatic with AWD yesterday. I really liked the look and feel of it. However, as I was turning up the first hill, the steering wheel seemed to lock (lost its power, I guess). I said nothing to the saleman. But as I completed the turn and started up the steep hill, the car just stopped. I had never experienced something like this while driving, and my current car is rather old (97 Explorer). The salesguy put the emergency brake on, I restarted, and all was fine. But that did not leave a good impression. The guy said this had never happened/he could not explain it. Has anyone ever experienced something like this? Fortunately, my timetable to get a new car is anywhere from 2 to 12 months, so I am not pressed. But I really wanted to like the car, which I did besides what seems to be a major issue.
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