2004 Kia Picanto Morning/ Transmission Problem

2004 KIA PICANTO
180,000 MILES • 0.9L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PHALSOTHY
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Hi, i just bought Kia Morning year 2004 with a mileage 180000 km. I have change engine oil, transmission oil, water coolant but i have a problem when the engine is hot. the symptoms is when it hot it lurch the car when i accelerate from a stop. And just today i bring it to the dealer they sad it is normal if i want to admit the problem just increase from 750 rpm to 1000 rpm or 1200 rpm but it seem to force my car work harder when i standby. But i have surf on the internet some user sad this might be problem of the ECM so just reprogram the ECM is fine. But i was in cambodia there might not have this service, so what should i do to my car. thank you.
Jan 21, 2015 at 4:49 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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This to me does sounds like it could be an ECM/TCM software issue. The only way to really tell is to go into the computer and read the part# stored in the computer and then check to see if there is an updated part# to correct any issues. Some independent shops may have the capability to update it if they have the proper equipment. If not then you may need to go to a dealer.
Jan 21, 2015 at 6:44 AM
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PHALSOTHY
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Dear pro,

Sorry for didn't reply to you , cos I was lost the website and I try to search this just found today. And thanks you for your idea but my car didn't pop up the check engine light still I do need to check it?

Sothy.
Jul 30, 2015 at 6:03 PM
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