2002 Kia Rio Engine Check Light on

2002 KIA RIO

KATIE0

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Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Kia Rio Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 80444 miles
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my car didn't start OK this morning. Started after 2 starts. And the Engine Check Light came on.Was driving sluggishly and then the engine stopped but the car was still moving, slowly. I turned it off and started again, managed to bring it back home. I later , check the gas pump cap , it was not properly capped. I capped it and the car started driving and picked up speed but the Engine light is still on. Pls advise me on what to do. Thanks

Mar 30, 2008 at 11:26 AM

MASTERTECHTIM

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it has nothing to do with the gas cap. sounds like you have a engine skip. you need to get the vehicle scanned for codes(autozone does it for free) then get back to us with the codes

Mar 30, 2008 at 11:31 AM

KATIE0

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Hi, the codes given to me at the Autozone is P0335, it says the problem has something to do with the Crankshaft postion sensor condition. Pls explain to me what it means. Thanks alot

Mar 30, 2008 at 12:32 PM

MASTERTECHTIM

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well thats the problem. this sensor needs to be changed. the sensor tells the computer when to fire the spark plugs and set the ignition timing, when its bad it messes everything up. hope this helps

Mar 30, 2008 at 12:35 PM

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