2002 Kia Sportage (JA) — Repair Solution

2.0L FE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol · Intermittent Non Starting · Engine

Kia Sportage (JA) Intermittent Non Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Kia
Model: Sportage (JA)
Year: 2002
Engine: 2.0L FE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Intermittent Non Starting

Customer Complaint

After the vehicle was turned off it will crank but not restart. It was happening Intermittently.

Problem Summary

Road service had replaced a fuse that had blown a number of times. When this was done the vehicle restarted and ran OK.

The owner continued to replace the fuse until he brought the car to a TaT workshop.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeKIAJA02111
Vehicle2002 Kia Sportage (JA)
Engine2.0L FE 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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