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It stalled and there is no spark in the spark plugs 
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Kia Rio 2002 170000 miles
Hi, I have a Kia Rio hbrs 2002 and, two days ago, I turned off the car when arriving home and, 5 minutes later, I tried to start the engine again, but it was useless. I have not been able to start it since then. I've checked it and noticed that the spark plugs have no spark at all and the Check engine indicator blinks 9 times when opening the switch. Does anyone know what might be happening?
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You should check the crankshaft and camshaft sensors, as well as the MAF, IAC, and TPS valves and each of the fuses.
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Also the coil and the wire connecting
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KE
Hello, finally I solved the problem. It was a damaged fuse together with the camshaft sensor, which was out of order. I changed both things and the problem disappeared.
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After changing brain box two of the plugs are not working, and my car is miss. Kia Rio 2005.
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Sensor in the back wheel attached to the bearing needs to be replaced -- Thanks
Have replaced rear wheel sensor -- everything fine now --- thanks
CommentFailing battery
Kia Rio 2015 4 door automatic 3000 miles
This car is not yet one year old. This car has been in the shop at Kia 8 times for dead battery. Th Kia people can never find a problem. We have had 3 new batteries put in and the 4th will be installed this week. I am ready for legal action
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I have the same problem. Car (8 months old Rio)was not in use for 5 days and then the battery was completely empty, could not even unlock the door with remote. Recharged the battery and now is working, will see how long. Kia service didn't gave me any explanation, why this happened, so i searched for a second opinion of a very good car electrician. He believes that the problem in most likely in the smart clamp - an electronic part which regulates or programinig a work of alternator (which charges the battery). The same problem with smart clamp is also frequently noticed with new German VW.
This smart clapm is expensive, so that could be the reason why the they don't want to replace it with the new one, unless they are 100% shoore it is defective.
This smart clapm is expensive, so that could be the reason why the they don't want to replace it with the new one, unless they are 100% shoore it is defective.
I’m having this issues with mine. It’s probably a year old now in my ownership at least. And now it’s having issues just starting. Any advice?
CommentCar trouble
Kia Rio 2009 130454 miles
My 2009 kia rio is acting up. The check engine light is blinking. It's shaking and when I give it gas the radio wigs out.
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Mine is shaking all over and missing when you give itgas and the check engine light is blinking. Any ideas what could be wrong. Its 2007. With 67000 miles on it
If your car runs on petrol/gasoline the most likely cause would be a bad spark on a cylinder. If the plugs seem fine it’s most likely a coil. I believe there individual on the Kia Rio. A simple diagnose of the vehicle would. Confirm this.
Sounds like a mis-fire... these engines are direct injection. The fuel is injected directly into the cylinder. Sadly the valves dont get cleaned by the gasoline. Could be a build up of carbon by the valves. Might need to be cleaned. This happened to my kia rio at about 117 000kms
I have a 2005 kia rio
Just clicked over to 66xxx it started missing especially when getting off the clutch and onto gas now since left work today engine light is staying on have only changed plugs and leads any ideas before I go spending stupid amounts of $$ on her,, cheers
Just clicked over to 66xxx it started missing especially when getting off the clutch and onto gas now since left work today engine light is staying on have only changed plugs and leads any ideas before I go spending stupid amounts of $$ on her,, cheers
Most likely ignition coil related a simple scan of the one port will confirm tha fault.
CommentCheck engine light won't turn off
Kia Rio 2006 Manual hatchback 134843 miles
My check engine light turned on so I pulled over and checked everything, oil, coolant etc. My oil was low but not empty so I filled it up and couldn't find anything else that was running low. So I assumed it was the oil causing the light to turn on. Since filling the oil up the light hasn't turned back off, after driving for another 40 mins I pulled over again and restrained checked. Any suggestions on what else to check? Or is there a reset for the engine check light?
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Yes disconnect your battery for 10 minutes...light will go out , but my come back on, mine does it to, I think it's the c02 censor on exhaust,. Or maybe my cats a little clagged...high mileage car...
CommentBattery in backwards
Kia Rio 2009 100000 miles
Crossed the wire when I put in the battery in backwards, the horn stared to go off. I removed the negative connection, flip it to the correct position. It starts, now I have warning lights for the ABS, battery and brake on. No radio, heat or rear defrost working. Any ideas on what to look for?
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Sounds like you have blown several fuses. Take it to an auto electrician.
CommentCranks ,but won't turn over;sometimes
Kia Rio 2009 kia rio lx/4cylinder 650000 miles
When starting the car,it would crank,but not turn over(50% of the time),and when it does start,it drives fine,but this past week, the battery light and oil light came on,and the car was at the stop light,and wouldn't move,while everythingelse was functioning(radio,ac,etc),so I put it in park ,and turned the key,it cranked right up. Later I took it to autozone,and they looked at the engine,tugged on a hose,checked the exhaust fan,then sat behind the wheel,and cranked it right up,no problem,but found nothing wrong,but didn't do a diagnostic. Yesterday I drove around with no problem,but briefly t… Read complete
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Same issue. Did you solve your cranks, but won't turn over sometimes problem? If so how did you fix it?
CommentOil light, noisy engine, high fuel
Kia Rio 2005 1.4tec 100000 miles
Oil light, noisy engine, high fuel consumption
3 reports
Oil light constant and noise from engine or oil pump
CommentWon't turn over
Kia Rio 2006 Sedan 2220000 miles
Whilst driving the engine just stopped no light warning was fine then just stopped and won't start again
1 report
2013 kio rio 4 door
Kia Rio 2013 Hatchback 136000 miles
Check engine light off & on since 2020 replaced or serviced on differnt parts like cat , fuel injector , oxygen sensor , batteries. And the light still comes on new gas cap. I dont play theres gonna be a lawsuit. Dont tell me bs and take all our money because your greedy...
2013 kio rio 4 door
Kia Rio 2013 Hatchback 136000 miles
Check engine light off & on since 2020 replaced or serviced on differnt parts like cat , fuel injector , oxygen sensor , batteries. And the light still comes on new gas cap. I dont play theres gonna be a lawsuit. Dont tell me bs and take all our money because your greedy...
Engine mangement light
Kia Rio 2013 KIA RIO 1.4 DIESEL HATCHBACK 72000 miles
Engine management light comes on and off intermitently over the last 3 months had 2 new airflow meters de carbonated plus several other diagnostic checks ithink the electrics may be at fault?but garages say no but they cant find fault
4 reports
Transmission will not go into gear
Kia Rio 2005 Engine 118000 miles
2005 Kia Rio
Original problem: after hearing to operating temperature vehicle will not accelerate no engine power or rpms, pull over put into park engine would rev up, put back into gear no rmps. Actions: removed MAF Sensor cleaned with MAF cleaner crc , cleaned throttle body, removed IAC Sensor cleaned with throttle cleaner crc brand. Inspect spark plugs all are good and gap correct.
Engine performance is better and has no miss or stall. Went to put into drive and the dash D ILLUMINATED icon light does not come on now, car will go into P,R,1,2 but not D . drive 2 city blocks to get fuel a… Read complete
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Speedometer and rpm gauge won't work
Kia Rio 2013 50000 miles
Notice one day that when I turn on my head lights my radio goes out turn lights off and radio works then the next day my speedometers and rpm gauge stop workingnow the engine light is on but the car is still running
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