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stanlin1
Sep 1, 2008, 08:03 AM
I have a 2001 kia rio... I was driving my car home up my lane and my car just shut off. So I turned the key then restarted it and drove the rest of the way home what could the problem be

TxGreaseMonkey
Sep 1, 2008, 08:29 AM
. Check for codes.

. Ensure spark plug wire connections are secure.

. Ensure platinum spark plugs have less than 50,000 miles on them.

. Check/replace the distributorless ignition coil:

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