1ode ) TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: A-8680 S-8218 S-8728 Applications: 1997 — 1999 Kia Sportage Condition: The operator of the vehicle may complain of one or more of the following conditions: – Various erratic electrical problems. – The engine stalls for no reason and fails to restart. Cause: A potential cause for the above condition is that the C123 and C124 connectors (engine injector harness) may be under tension and with the engine movement may separate resulting in the engine control module operating erratically. Correction: Follow the manufacturer’s recommended repair procedures. The repair procedures include: – inspecting the wiring and plug connectors – repairing any damage – increasing the plug contact tension by carefully bending the terminals – inspecting several ground connections – rerouting the harness to provide some slack REV: 20110401 Courtesy of APRA TSB_8048.docx Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.