2003 Kia Optima car hesitation

2003 KIA OPTIMA
101,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EAGLEDOG98
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last week i attempted to pass another car. as i accelerated the car reacted normally. but after i passed the slower car, my engine stalled. i put the engine into neutral and was able to re-start the car, but i could only keep the engine running if i feathered the throttle. after i stopped the car the engine died. i was able to get it re-started but was only able to keep forward momentum if i kept the accelerator pushed completely to the floor. this would accelerate the vehicle but if i let off the accelerator the engine would die.
Aug 3, 2010 at 6:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Was the timing belt ever replaced?
Oct 14, 2010 at 12:23 AM
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