I have a 2010 kia forte and had to replace headlight bulb, had to remove batterie reinstalled the battery and now the car won't idle and surging. need help diagnosing problem

Asked by jeffshadwick Feb 25, 2015 at 07:28 PM about the 2010 Kia Forte

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Removed battery and car will not idle and surges badly after reinstalling battery.

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oldone answered 9 years ago

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jeffshadwick answered 9 years ago

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