Battery cable removal

JCLEMO

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2000 KIA SPORTAGE
2.0L
4 CYL
149,000 MILES

I recently worked on the timing belt issue. After the repair.
I noticed something odd. While putting things back together and testing the engine at each step I always start the engine. I noticed it's hard to start. Shut it off again it starts right back up. Also I want to make a donation you guys have been a big help. What's the procedure?

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KEN L

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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response. Also lets see if there are any codes.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Thursday, July 4th, 2019 AT 3:14 PM

JCLEMO

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The engine light has been on since I've had the vehicle. It's still on but not flashing. As long as the cable is not removed it starts and runs fine. I've had no more trouble since the last time I removed the cables I had to remove the battery to change the oil filter. And never fails remove that cable and it's really hard to start. I was told it's erasing valuable information that the computer stores to make the engine run properly. Like gas and air flow. And that's exactly what it sounds like the engine is getting no fuel. And then all of a sudden it starts and you can smell the gas from the exhaust. Shut it off it starts right up and runs fine.

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Thursday, July 4th, 2019 AT 4:23 PM

KEN L

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We should scan for codes to see why the check engine light is on. here is a guide to help you:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

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Friday, July 5th, 2019 AT 10:51 AM

JCLEMO

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Thanks.

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Friday, July 5th, 2019 AT 10:54 AM

JCLEMO

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I ran the scan. Results are po 0117 P0453 P0134. I know the first is a temp coolant sensor. Num. Two emissions sensor. And the last is Oxygen sensor?

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Friday, July 5th, 2019 AT 1:08 PM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

I've attached step-by-step flowchart pictures showing how to check your codes that showed up on your car. Just adding my two cents for Ken. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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