great cars, they had problems with connections to the sensors at the plugs, but they fixed that with a recall. The biggest service issue is the timing belt, has to be replaced every 60,000 miles. If you do regular maintenance cars run good and last a long time. My shop we are seeing them with 175 to 210 thousand miles running fine with regular maintenance.
a 97 kia sportage does not have an inertia switch (what ford motor company calls it).
just sold one for $ 4,000.00
No.
computer, after you have done the manual setting with camshafts and crankshaft.Usually does not need if you get crank and cams right.
Usb sensor , you will have to come up to to 2010 model for that unless you are naming it wrong.
should work just fine unless you get the child lock kind from junk yard.Have not seen many in junk yard but do run accross them from time to time.
No, unfortunatley it will not.
junk it
Most likely it is broken O2 (oxygen) sensor, but can be something else as described here: http://www.obd-codes.com/p0138 http://www.obd-codes.com/p0133
Common brake problems on a 97 Chrysler Sebring can be caused by leaks, worn pads, and stuck calipers. Check your brake system as problems can cause a serious accident.
it gives you more performance in power on mode, and of course gives you better fuel economy in the other position, What it really does is thru the transmission computer change the the shift pattern on the transmission.
have you checked the gears in the final drive of the gear box and the sensor. (if it is electric) they are made from plastic in my 20 years experience i have seen this problem many times. (garage owner and mechanic).