Engine surges at idle when warm

2005 KIA SORENTO
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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WMCANTRELL
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I just purchased the car listed above and the engine surges when warm at idle. also when you turn the heater on the engine races.
Apr 7, 2022 at 7:56 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

An engine can surge for a number of reasons. It could be due to a vacuum leak, faulty mass air flow sensor, issue with fuel pressure.

Here is a helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-surges

Many times, the engine can surge due to any engine management system sensor. Which will typically turn on the check engine light.

Is your check engine light illuminated? If so scanning and retrieving the code(s) can help with the diagnostics.

https://youtu.be/vMwTzURWXmk

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Apr 7, 2022 at 8:27 PM
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