Tachometer/acceleration?

Tiny
USACJ
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  • 2006 KIA OPTIMA
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
Part 1) car starts and runs. On even a mild acceleration, the tachometer drops to zero and engine "stumbles". Engine light comes on. At times the tachometer will go wild for no apparent reason (up to 2,500 RPMs or more than back to zero or 1,000, etc.) Has new iridium plugs, oil, filter, crank sensor blade, 2 matched coils.
Part 2) not related to Part 1 / of a sudden, takes maybe10 minutes, 5 miles to get car "up to temperature" where normally I have heat in 1-2 minutes and "up to temperature in 5 minutes or less. Heat is maybe 10% of normal. Blower good. Installed a new water pump, new radiator. Does not overheat or smell off. I don't think they are related as the heat problem started in like February. At this point, they both are the problem(s). Thank you, CJ
Sunday, May 26th, 2024 AT 12:28 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I noted you replaced the crankshaft sensor blade. Was the sensor also replaced? If so, then I need you to scan the computer to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes.

I recommend scanning the can-bus so we can get codes from any of the modules storing them. If you can't have this done, most parts stores will scan it free of charge for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Let me know as much as you can.

Take care and Happy Memorial Day!

Joe
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Sunday, May 26th, 2024 AT 8:21 PM

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