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1997 Kia Sportage Engine turns off

Tiny
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  • 1997 KIA SPORTAGE
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,650 MILES
Sometimes when I'm driving my car will engine will shut off without warning. It goes back to like how it is right before I turn the key to make the engine turn over. Why would this happen?
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 AT 9:08 PM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine liught come on? Have you checked fuel pump pressure?

Honestly, it sounds electrical like a crank sensor, but I need to know if the check engine light has come on.

Let me know.
Joe
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Sunday, October 17th, 2010 AT 9:43 PM
Tiny
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Has not come on. And today I was driving and all of a sudden steam came in through my vents and filled up the car. At first I thought it was the radiator but when I put water in it the water leaked inside of my car and flooded the floor mats. I have no idea what's wrong with it. Someone told me it was probably the heater core.
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010 AT 9:07 PM
Tiny
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As far as the engine, it is hard to say without a check engine light coming on. However, if it starts right back up, I would recommend checking the crank sensor.

As far as the steam, you need a heater core. That is where the coolant is coming from and getting in the vehicle. Not a fun part to replace.

Let me know if you have other questions. Also, let me know what you find with the crank sensor.

Joe
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010 AT 11:56 PM

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