Car loses power with initial acceleration

2003 KIA OPTIMA
48,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DSOLAND
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I have a 2003 Kia Optima, (4cyl?) automatic, 4 door. I just had the oil changed. When I accelerate past 20-30 mph, the car will "hiccup" I will lose power, I will hear a click, the engine light will turn on. When I floor the gas, everything will go to normal. After a mile or so, no problems. The engine light does not stay on.
May 27, 2011 at 8:06 AM
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RASMATAZ
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.
May 27, 2011 at 2:33 PM
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