1999 Kia Sportage Started with a parking brake issue

1999 KIA SPORTAGE
87,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NNK
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Today I parked briefly (5 minutes) on an incline and forgot to put on my parking brake. When I reversed out, my engine started sputtering and the "check engine" light came on. When I'd slow to a stop, the engine would drop out of gear and I'd have to restart the car.

Did forgetting to put on the parking brake bring this on? I haven't had any previous problems with the car... it felt like the engine just wouldn't catch after the parking brake issue.
Oct 29, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi nnk,

Problem should not be caused by or due to not applying the parking brakes.

Get a free scan done at Autozone and let me know the EXACT trouble code so I can understand what went wrong and provide you with the necessary information.
Oct 31, 2010 at 12:50 PM
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