Pleae advice

Asked by Allen Aug 29, 2018 at 05:39 AM about the 2012 Kia Optima EX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My kia can be start but need to accelerate on pedal
to get it on.. when release pedal it just gone off...
anyone know what problem isit? Please kindly
advice.. isit the fuel pump?

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Have it scanned for fault codes even if the "check engine" light is not on. It might be the throttle position sensor. Or maybe the computer lost memory of it's idle speed and has not "relearned" it yet. Start by having it scanned for free at an auto parts store.

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