Car starts fine. while driving the lights go dim radio turns off then soon after the car itself dies. i try to start it and there is not enough power to start the car, but i come back to it a few hours later and it fires right up then the whole process repeats itself again. the batterie and alternator have been checked and are ok. as i took it to budget brake and muffler

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Will it crank over when it won't start? When It dies check for spark at the sparkplugs if none change the ignition module.
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SOURCE: The little battery light is on

chek the alternator

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it does sound like you are having a problem with an alternator.

SOURCE: 2002 Kia Sedona new battery & alternator car dies while driving

hey buddy the same that happeanto me, its your alternator dont make any one give you the run a around alternator for sure. i got my alternator from gb500 it cost about $160.00 after tax.

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sounds like the head or head gasket is blown. your cylinders may be getting coolant in them which will not only cause the motor to lockup, but also cause bent rods and valves. check your oil dipstick and transmission dipstick to see if it looks like water or coolant is presant, also check the coolant to see if it smells like gas or has any kind of oil in it, if so, your head is likely blown.