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
Power loss on acceleration
2003 KIA SORENTO
TERRI DEMPSEY
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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
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
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