My car backfires when starting

Asked by Robert Nov 07, 2015 at 03:45 PM about the 2002 Kia Sportage Base 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 8 years ago

I would check for leaks in the exhaust system and make sure the engine timing is correct.

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Michael answered 4 years ago

Hi good day, ive got a Kia sportage 2002. I bought the kia but all the vacuum pipes are all loose and dont know where everything must go can some please send me photos

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