MY 2003 KIA SORENTO IS SHOWING CODES P0700, P0171 AND P1121, WHAT IS EACH OF THESE

Question

WHILE DRIVING, THE RPM HAND FALLS AND THE SUV WILL NOT DO ANY THING, ENGINE STILL RUNS BUT JUST WILL NOT GO. PULL OVER TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND IT WILL GO ABOUT A MILE FUTHER BEFORE YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER AGAIN.

Answer 1

Hi there,

P0700 is letting you know other codes are stored.

P0171 indicates the fuel mix is too lean. Here is a list of possible causes.

P0171 KIA - Bank 1 System Too Lean

Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p0171_kia.html

P1121 indicates an issue with the throttle position sensor. Here is some info for you.

P1121 KIA - Throttle Position Sensor Signal Invalid

Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p1121_kia.html