2007 Kia Rio power loss

2007 KIA RIO
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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Engine low power, check engine light flashes. this happenned after starting on very cold morning.
Feb 6, 2011 at 7:21 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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The flashing indicates a severe enough misfire to ruin your Catalytic Converter. Have the codes read and that should identify which cylinder is having the problem so you can check it out further.
Feb 6, 2011 at 7:28 PM
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