What to do if your Kia Spectra loses power?
You can check the wires and coils by spraying some water on them with the engine running. If they are leaking spark, you will see it arcing and can change the faulty part. If this doesn’t resolve it, then I suggest having the codes read as it will help pinpoint the problem.
Why does my Kia Spectra Flash during acceleration?
However, once the stuttering got worse, it would flash upon acceleration. Ok, usually if the light is blinking you have a cylinder misfire. This is most often caused by a faulty coil, but can also be caused by the catalytic converter plugging up or the timing being off.
What happens when you run out of power in a Kia?
The car was still running but the revs went down to idling speed and I was able to push the accelerator all the way in and nothing happened. There were no noises or other symptoms.
What does loss of power during acceleration mean?
This answer was rated: Kia Spectra loss of power during acceleration all of a sudden… loss of power during acceleration… loss of power during acceleration all of a sudden… like a stuttering. I tried some oil treatment ans fuel treatment and it didnt really help. it is getting worse, and now I hear an engine tick or knock when accelerating.
You can check the wires and coils by spraying some water on them with the engine running. If they are leaking spark, you will see it arcing and can change the faulty part. If this doesn’t resolve it, then I suggest having the codes read as it will help pinpoint the problem.
Are there acceleration issues in the Kia Forte?
Loss of power!Please help! | Kia Forte Forum Acceleration issues! Loss of power!Please help! I’m having an acceleration issues as well. I need your opinion. It has it’s good days and bad days.. I drive a 2014 KIA forte EX.. It only has 1000 some miles on it. I got it brand new.
Why does my Kia Sorento not accelerate at high RPMs?
If your Sorento won’t accelerate, but the RPM’s go up it’s usually not going to be an engine related issue. Somehow, the power that your engine is creating is not making it to the rear wheels. This is typically a transmission related issue. Here are the most common cause of acceleration with the RPM’s going up:
Why does my Kia have loss of power?
Especially when I’m trying to pass someone on the freeway I end up almost fully throttling it coz it seems to lag on picking up the speed and the rpm doesn’t coordinate with what I’m trying to do.. Then it gets stuck and there’s a loss of power..