Scan it with a OBDII reader and tell us what the code is - for example "P0126".

If you don't have a scan tool go to an Autozone and ask them to read it - they'll do it for free.

Engine Control System in KIA – Errors And Ways To Solve (cararac.com)

 

Thanks!! That was my plan on the way home but I figured that forums are the best place for finding thing out! Lol.
I have been driving 2001 Jeep Cherokee so thing were easy to figure out!! 😅😅😅

 

Buy a cheap scan tool and keep it in the glove box. Having one available can set your mind at ease - sometimes it's as simple as a loose gas cap...LOL!

 

Buy a cheap scan tool and keep it in the glove box. Having one available can set your mind at ease - sometimes it's as simple as a loose gas cap...LOL!

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yep…. Scanning is everything.

 

And thanks for the link!!!!!!!

 

Finger crossed!!!!!

 

Get a bottle of Techron Fuel System Cleaner and put it in your tank the next time you fill up. You might have a little water or some some other contaminate in the gas and that'll help clean it out. Techron is the only brand I use on my cars and I've NEVER had a fuel related problem with any of my cars in the past 20 years. I alternate the Fuel System Cleaner and Fuel Injector Cleaner every other oil change.

 

Ditto on Techron.

 

Thanks for everyone's help. I really appreciate the help!!

I stopped at an Auto-zone and had them scan the car and these were the codes that were found:

P0266 - Cylinder 2 Contribution/Balance
C1513 - Break Light Switch Implausible

P0266 - So I did add Fuel System Cleaner and after a week of driving the light was still on. I decided to give the car a good hard run on the way to work. I took it up to about 90mph and when I got to work the light was off. It still runs a little rough at startup but clears up after few min. I will an Injection cleaner next.

C1513 - I'm not exactly sure what they mean by "Implausible" for a switch!

 

Thanks for everyone's help. I really appreciate the help!!

I stopped at an Auto-zone and had them scan the car and these were the codes that were found:

P0266 - Cylinder 2 Contribution/Balance
C1513 - Break Light Switch Implausible

P0266 - So I did add Fuel System Cleaner and after a week of driving the light was still on. I decided to give the car a good hard run on the way to work. I took it up to about 90mph and when I got to work the light was off. It still runs a little rough at startup but clears up after few min. I will an Injection cleaner next.

C1513 - I'm not exactly sure what they mean by "Implausible" for a switch!

 

Apparently, your brake switch was activated while driving - foot on pedal?

If P0266 continues...consider replacing that fuel injector.

 

Wow thanks!!! Everyone has been extremely helpful!! This really helps. I have to say I really hated driving lately and since I got the Forte I really enjoy driving again yes its not a 4.0 Jeep I still love driving it! I can only image how the 2021 drives! I would like to update the map on the GPS but Kia is not updating 2014's anymore.
Auto forums are the BEST places for help!!
I added a bottle of Techron fuel system cleaner today and then filled up the tank. I was off for vaca and return to work tomorrow so I will run the car more than while I was off!
The injector was one of the possible issues that Auto-zone said it could be. I will give the Techron a chance.
I seen the price for the 60k service from the dealer is $1k. I can do this for way less myself or with the shop I normally go to right?

 

Wow thanks!!! Everyone has been extremely helpful!! This really helps. I have to say I really hated driving lately and since I got the Forte I really enjoy driving again yes its not a 4.0 Jeep I still love driving it! I can only image how the 2021 drives! I would like to update the map on the GPS but Kia is not updating 2014's anymore.
Auto forums are the BEST places for help!!
I added a bottle of Techron fuel system cleaner today and then filled up the tank. I was off for vaca and return to work tomorrow so I will run the car more than while I was off!
The injector was one of the possible issues that Auto-zone said it could be. I will give the Techron a chance.
I seen the price for the 60k service from the dealer is $1k. I can do this for way less myself or with the shop I normally go to right?

Yes you can certainly do the 60K service yourself. Use the owners manual (actually the smaller owners manual with the maintenance requirements list) to accomplish all checks. The only time I would recommend having the dealer do it would be to insure warranty coverage.

 

Thank you! Since I bought it used I have no warranty so..

 

I save the receipts anyway for part warranties anyway so.. It helps that my brother-in-law works for Advance Auto so I have a digital backup to what I buy.