Seeking Solutions for Kia Cerato's Engine Power Loss and Ignition Issues

Hey there, it seems like we have Kias alike. I have a Kia Optima (2002, Petrol). Even though I'm not a car expert, per se, (just got some experience under my belt) your issue resonates with me. With mine, what happened was a string of errors cascading from one to another; it was a pretty chaotic road trip. In my case, after a lot of trial and error, a scan finally showed that it was just a mess of error codes due to the main error. First off, I'd say try erasing the error memory with a diagnostic tool - for me it was a hassle-free procedure, and yeah, you guessed that right, it didn't cost me a penny! Hey, if I may ask, did yours show any error code on the dashboard before this saga started? It could help to compare notes, you know. Cheers!

Hey, cheers for the quick response! Great that we're both paddling the KIA boat, albeit different models. Interesting to hear about your cascading errors; haven't thought of that angle, to be honest. I will give erasing the error memory a go - got nothing to lose right? Also, no specific error code showed up on my dash before the madness kicked off, just the annoying engine light. It's a tough nut, this one. I'll get my trusty diagnostic tool out and update you soon. By the way, I recently hit 186925 KM, no specific issues since the last service though, except for this current headache. Thanks for sticking your oar in; much appreciated!

Hey, back at you! Good to see we are in this together, eh? Thanks for hitting me back. First off, erasing the error memory is definitely worth a shot - simple stab in the dark, but sometimes that's what it takes, right? Given no specific error code popped up for you, the engine light might just be the car throwing a tantrum (hopefully!). Just a quick thought, considering we're dealing with Kias of a vintage, with good ol' miles on them, it's a good idea to check if any of the sensors are acting up or even the fuel injectors, sounds weird but trust me it can be a hassle. You mentioned the issue started after 186925 KM, right? Funny thing is, in my Optima, right around the 190000 KM mark, it started showing quite the similar scenes - power loss and all, I tell ya, gave me quite the scare on the freeway! I suppose our vehicles might as well have a common mid-life crisis. In my case, it was a camshaft position sensor gone rogue. A quick replacement later, all those ghost codes went poof! It got me thinking; it might be worth to do a thorough check on yours; maybe even schedule a detailed inspection, just in case! Keep me updated. It's a pleasure to brainstorm. Plus, every new problem, a new solution, right? Keep those gears grinding! Cheers!

Hey, couldn't agree more! The KIA mid-life crisis sounds like an exciting adventure, at the very least. I'll definitely check the sensors and fuel injectors - could be the sneaky culprit behind this all. Your ordeal with the camshaft position sensor got me thinking; maybe I've got a similar case on my hands, or even worse, multiple buggers misbehaving at once. I'm gonna get a detailed inspection scheduled soon, hopefully, that will provide some answers. I appreciate you sharing your Optima's tales - gives me something to chew on. Eager to get to the bottom of this, will update you with any new developments. Every problem's a step closer to a solution, right? The gear grinds on, cheers!