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Engine power cutting out during acceleration?

Tiny
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  • 2012 KIA FORTE
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 265,900 MILES
While accelerating the engine power will cut out for a moment and then kick back in. This only happens once in a while. Twice it has gone into what I assume is limp mode and one other time the engine shut off 10 or so seconds after.
Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 AT 6:55 AM

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Tiny
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Yep, this can be a limp mode or engine misfire issue, I would start by checking for codes which this guide can help on:

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

Next, I would do a full tune up with ignition coils and I would service the throttle body. Here are two guides to help and I have included instructions for your car in the images below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

2.4L engine typically uses NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plugs with the part number ILKR8E6 or Denso Iridium TT Spark Plugs with the part number IKH20TT.

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Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 AT 10:52 AM

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