2003 Kia Sephia Car Suddenly Shut Off Idle Gear Shifted P Restart Again

2003 KIA SEPHIA
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My car suddenly shut off when idle with the gear shifted to P, but can restart again, and suddenly have some jerking when accelerate on the road. May I know what happen?
Feb 1, 2013 at 2:15 PM
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I assume you have a check engine light coming on too. Have the codes scanned and post the exact numbers here.
Feb 1, 2013 at 2:20 PM
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