Hesitation accelerating?

2010 KIA RIO
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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AZRAHSYEL
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About half the time when I accelerate from 1st or 2nd gear it doesn't accelerate with full power for either a good 5 or so seconds or sometimes if I push the clutch in and release again it will finally catch. Doesn't have any issues in 3rd or higher.
Apr 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Do you have a check engine light warning? If so, we should run the codes to see which ones are stored.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

If there are no warning lights, I would check the air filter. If that is okay, I would swap out the fuel pump which I have seen get weak and not allow the engine to get full power. Here is how the job is done. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Apr 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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AZRAHSYEL
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Hi! The check engine light hasnt come on and stayed on, it will flash on and off for a few seconds every once in a while but from previous experience my car doesnt store codes unless the mechanic was lying to me, so I havent been able to see what it was.

I will check the air filter, and check the fuel pump too in needed. I have noticed it has also recently started making a loud clicking/tapping sound occasionally when its been refusing to accelerate as well. Its been getting worse in general, I'm hoping to dive into it tomorrow!

Thanks for the help!
May 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Sounds good, I would think the fuel pump is weak, but you never know with out testing it. Have good weekend.
May 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM