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I have a sportage 2008 ans experiencing 1-3 seconds lose of power then the car picks up again. Happening once a day at least at low revs in third gear, Kia cannot find anything wrong worried that it c

Car done less than 50 k miles serviced by Kia braintree.

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Check the accelerator position sensor or accelerator motor for connections or problems.

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