Check Engine light blinks

2002 KIA SPORTAGE
92,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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EROMAN
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I have a 2002 Kia Sportage that has been hesitates when I press down on the gas and accelerate. My check engine light blinks then stops after a few minutes.
Jun 27, 2011 at 8:40 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Run a can/bottle of quality injector cleaner through it. Have the computer scanned for fault codes. Most parts stores will do it for free.

Your Kia has a fuel system that delivers an extra "spritz" of fuel at the instant that you step on the accelerator pedal to start the acceleration process. It either isn't getting it or it isn't being given properly. The injector cleaner should help. The computer scan will tell us if there's a problem with a sensor or system.
Jun 27, 2011 at 8:48 AM
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EROMAN
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Thank you! I took it to Autozone for a diagnostic's test and it came back with a cylinder 4 misfire reading. Taking it to my mechanic in the morning and hopefully it's not going to cost too much.
Jun 27, 2011 at 1:34 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Good luck. Let us know what the mechanic has to say. Thanks for getting back to us.
Jun 27, 2011 at 3:12 PM
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