lose of speed

2005 KIA SEDONA
100,210 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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CASSYGIRL
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2005 SEDONA LOSES SPEED GOING UP A HILL. We have changed the plugs the wires and coils and also the catalyic converter.
Dec 29, 2010 at 4:01 PM
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RNDARROW
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Is it down shifting on hills or staying in the high gear?
Dec 29, 2010 at 4:41 PM
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CASSYGIRL
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It is down shifting but will not gain speed.
Dec 29, 2010 at 5:41 PM
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RNDARROW
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try cleaning the mass air flow sensor. Sometimes those will get dirty and cause a lose in power. Any parts store carries the cleaner, on the the back of the can it will give you the directions on how to clean it.
Dec 29, 2010 at 9:18 PM
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CASSYGIRL
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Thank u so much!! I will try that. Will let u know if it works.
Dec 30, 2010 at 2:07 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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First, you didn't mention if you have a check engine light on. If you do, always begin by having the computer scanned for codes. This will eliminate the guessing.

Second, it is NEVER a good idea to chase down a problem by replacing parts. It's too expensive and almost never works. Only if you're lucky.

When you suspect a part, test it. If it test bad, then replace it.
Feb 10, 2011 at 1:08 PM