Five problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 1997 Kia Motor Sephia. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine stalls at random while gears are ingauged and while in idle.
Engine stalls each time the clutch is engaged and has left the driver stranded on several occasions. Problem is worse when the engine is warm.
Fuel injection wiring harness, idle set too low, could no fix it the last time, engine stalls.
Engine stalled out while driving. Engine was replaced and the cylinder head had to be replaced shortly after.
While driving and applying the brakes engine stalls completely out. Has to be turned off and started back up. Dealer has seen vehicle, and cant find solution.