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I have a 2000 Kia Sportage with 86000 miles. Runs great.

Sent to Car Experts September 10, 2006 10:58 p.m.

I have a 2000 Kia Sportage with 86000 miles. Runs great. All of a sudden, after starting the car, it idles very low and then shuts off. If I keep my foot on the accelerator the engines runs until I take my foot off. What is a typical diagnosis for this problem.

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September 10, 2006 11:00 p.m. (2 minutes and 17 seconds later)

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I would check the fuel pressure regulator. It is located on the fuel rail. It is round, about a quarter size and has a vacuum line going to it. If the regulator is leaking gas than it can cause this problem. Pull off the vacuum line that goes to the regulator. Be absolutely sure there is no gas in the vaccum line. If there is, the diaphram has ruptured and there is gas entering the engine that is not accounted for and the regulator will need to be replaced!

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Sent September 10, 2006 11:24 p.m. (23 minutes and 51 seconds later)

Thank you for your answer. Could the problem also be computer related. Also where is the fuel rail. What does it look like. How much would it cost to get this problem repaired if it is the fuel pressure regulator?

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September 11, 2006 9:36 a.m. (10 hours and 12 minutes later)

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