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My 2012 Kia Sportage Diesel auto has an intermittent problem, occurring maybe every three weeks when the engine dies under acceleration from a standstill. This also occurred while reversing up a steep incline. The dealer altered a setting, but it failed to rectify the problem and another dealer told me that the car was doing a "Stall Test". As this happens infrequently, I doubt that turbo lag is the cause. If the "Stall Test" theory is relevant, then the management system in the vehicle needs changing. This is a safety issue. I have twice written to Kia, but as yet I have had no reply. Hoping you may know of the problem and have a solution.
I have forwarded your complaint on to Kia and asked that they have their people look at your car. This is not normal, I reckon it's the dealer that is doing the "Stall Test" and stalling you.
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