Kia Rough Idle and Power Loss

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NEVER00ENDER00
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my car has had a loss of power, running sluggish, that sort of thing.

so i had the spark plugs replaced, and had to replace my radiator hoses just due to a minor leak.

after about driving for 20 minutes after having replaced the plugs, my check engine light came back on.

now when im sitting at a stop light or the car is idleing, it is really rough, the car actually seems to shake quite a bit. after you accelerate it seems to be fine, but it will cut out of power a lil bit on hills, it actually seems like it has trouble getting into 3rd gear or higher.

i was just trying to see what else i should look into, i had the shop run it through the computer, and they said it seemed fine.
after i left not 10 minutes later it started and the check engine light came back on.

the only thing i can think of really at this point is maybe the oxygen sensor?

besides having like (advanced auto parts) run a diagnostic, what else should i try?

the mechanic seemed to just blow me off, after i just paid for them to do absolutely nothing.

please any advise would be helpfull.



thanks
Mar 8, 2006 at 8:33 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Need to know the code. Sounds like a possible random cyl misfire. Did this start before the "tune up" Be sure the plug wires are on securely and that OEM parts were used
Apr 6, 2006 at 10:28 AM
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Start with the "engine light" and go from there otherwise your wasting time and money!
Jun 18, 2006 at 1:56 AM

Suggested Repair

Read the check engine light code before replacing more parts. A random cylinder misfire is possible; confirm the plug wires are fully seated and that OEM plugs and wires were used.

Conversation Summary

A Kia owner reports power loss, sluggish running, rough shaking at idle, hesitation on hills, and trouble reaching higher gears after spark plugs and radiator hoses were replaced. The check engine light returned soon after a shop scan found nothing. Experts say to retrieve the code first, consider a random cylinder misfire, and verify secure plug wires and OEM parts.

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