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kia777
New User
Mar 15, 2008, 10:23 AM
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I am looking for someone that can give me some info on my kia , so i can get a heads up on the general problem before i take can in to get repaired? I have 2001 kia sportage 4 wheel drive! It has an check engine light on and it is ideling rough, loss of power, and fuel vapors in interior while it was driven, it is sitting at the moment,until i can take it in,,thats why id like to know somewhat of what it might be causing the problem so id know for myself and what i might be looking for as repair cost?If any mechicanics are out there and has exp. with kias?
Thx,
Andrew steiger
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Tom Greenleaf
Ultimate Carjunky
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Mar 15, 2008, 11:49 AM
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Hi Andrew,
First off I don't know the specific car at all but that doesn't matter much. YOU ARE SMELLING FUEL IN THE INTERIOR - that's enough!
Ok: Check engine light will show a code but won't tell you where a leak is. Judgement here required! Should you even drive this car? I have to say No!
Will an odor you could look (carefully as any static spark could be a problem) at and around fuel filler cap and neck, tank - any lines and for dampness underhood.
Codes can be obtained for free at most major parts outlets which may show a fuel component problem but you don't need a code with an obvious smell for you or a tech to start looking and fixing that (who knows??) will probably be the solution to the smell and the rough idle.
One more: If this car is garaged parked - ventilate well and safely move it to leave it outdoors until this is solved....
T
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