2001 Kia Spectra GS losing start off power

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Revyrah - 12 Jun 2005 03:50 GMT

It is sputtering when I leave the car running. If I turn on teh A/C it
does it even more. When I barely press on the gas it seems like it is
choking. I added some fuel injector cleaner and other related STP products
but I don't know how long this will take to break up any mess inside. Also
the check engine light has begun to flash and I don't know how bad of a
situation I am looking at here. Any help would be much appreciated.

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byron devine - 13 Jun 2005 03:49 GMT

have you thought of giving it a tune up sounds like bad plugs or clogged air
or fuel filters please state mileage

> It is sputtering when I leave the car running. If I turn on teh A/C it
> does it even more. When I barely press on the gas it seems like it is
> choking. I added some fuel injector cleaner and other related STP products
> but I don't know how long this will take to break up any mess inside. Also
> the check engine light has begun to flash and I don't know how bad of a
> situation I am looking at here. Any help would be much appreciated.

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halatos2000@gmail.com - 13 Jun 2005 21:44 GMT

A flashing check engine light indicates a misfire condition. Driving
the vehicle in this condition will rapidly overheat and destroy the
catalytic convertor. It could be a number of things, but I would start
out by checking the plug wires.

Chris

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