Traction control light came on has a hard time accelerating and its having a hard time starting.
Sep 20, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Traction control light turned on?
2014 KIA SOUL
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It sounds like the car is in limp mode probably due to a dirty throttle body. Here is a guide to help you understand what's going on:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode
Here is how to service the throttle body (a generic guide) to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
If the service does not help let's run the codes to see which ones are stored.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/anti-lock-system-testing-and-repair-abs
Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode
Here is how to service the throttle body (a generic guide) to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service
If the service does not help let's run the codes to see which ones are stored.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/anti-lock-system-testing-and-repair-abs
Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Sep 20, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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