what is wrong with my 1999 kia sportage 4x4?

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Asked by Chris Oct 13, 2014 at 12:44 AM about the 1999 Kia Sportage Base 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have a 99 kia sportage 4x4 wich is givimg me a check engine light on the dash

it said on the computer the o2 sensor is bad and i replaced both and it still says that the
o2 sensors are bad

i had a problem a while back wich was wenever i hit a bump the headlight whould
flicker and i would normally do to stop that problem is slam the hood shut

also recently the airbag light is flashing on and off

so i was wondering what this could be on a car like this plz let me know anything that
can cause these problems

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Disconnect the battery for about a half hour. That MAY clear the codes for good.

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i already tryed that i even tryed to clear the codes the check engine light will still kick on

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i had the same problems. clean the air intake with a good product. also- i changed the fuel gas cap and my light quit coming on.

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i had the same problem of coding. changed the oxygen sensor, cleaned the air intake but light kept coming on. shit with this for over a month. i finally got the solution. believe it or not. just change the thermostat. did mine a month ago and it looks like its okay.

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