Power loss on acceleration

2003 KIA SORENTO
85,000 MILES
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TERRI DEMPSEY
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When accelerating loses power. Wait a few minutes then it starts. Have had into our mechanic and they cannot find anything.
Nov 5, 2016 at 12:56 PM
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HI TERRI,

Yes, this sounds like a classic crankshaft position sensor problem, these sensors can go bad intermittently and be hard to detect from a mechanics point of view. This is because the computer will not catch this problem.

When the engine stalls it will be a fuel or ignition spark problem.

Here is a guide that will tell you more.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken



Nov 7, 2016 at 10:05 AM