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I have a Kia Rio n-line 3cylinder turbo that sometimes sounds like a bucket of bolts on startup Have been told by dealers that it's normal as sometimes the oil drains from the hydraulic tappets I feel I am being scammed. Comments please Car is 4yrs old and has done 25000klms
Where is the ignition coil situated
My kia rio 2010 has a pin code of of 4 numbers on stereo system you add 1212 last number is 8 how does that work
Hi everyone, I am in the market to buy a secondhand car. I have come across a 2011 Kia Rio, very well kept but has high kms. The asking price is 7.8k. Is it worth buying a KIA with high kms? Also as a first-time car buyer, would it be wise to buy it?
No way
Is the ECU compatible with left hand drive as well as right hand drive kia rio 2012
I have kia rio 2012 automatic 1.6 old shape .I have problem with fuel when I full fuel tank its empty after 275km or 280km only ..can you tell me what's problem with my car fuel average.
Greetings to you, I own a Kia Rio 2010, and I have a problem with the high cost of gasoline in the car, as I taught her full maintenance for her and she runs on 20 liters of gasoline 100 km
That doesn't sound right the 2010 Kia Rio S Hatchback Manual and Auto should only be using 6.7 Litres per 100 KM's and the 2010 Kia Rio SI Sedan in Manual and Auto should only be using 6.9 Litres per 100 KM's. You can check out this info by googling carsguide.com.au. I have the Kia Rio 2012 model and I can drive for 427 KM's on a full tank of fuel and back home again the same distance, and I mean I can do 854 km's return and I still have just over a quarter of a tank of fuel left when I return and I only filled up once before leaving. Look into it because theirs something wrong if your car is guzzling 20 litres per 100km's.
Good day My car, a Kia Rio jb 2007, has an issue with the computer box. I was able to get a replacement, but it was bypassed. The car starts, but the idling sound is terrible. Cylinders 1 and 3 are the only ones that are sparking. Please help, I've tried three individuals and nothing has worked. any suggestions ?
Got a kia rio ls 2004 with a broken master key. Old key is now cable tied to the old ignition surround so it will start and changed key and lock on the steering column so it will start ect but the immoblizer is always on unless I always undo and cut the cable tie I have a new key surround a new key new immoblizer all from another car. Thought this would work but having trouble. What have I done wrong please PS hope this all makes sence I would do it properly but I don't have the money basic
Maybe get in touch with Kia they should be able to help you over the phone and it should be free, unless you need to buy another key, Sorry I'm not mechanically minded.
That's fine, thank for your time Phil
Twice now, the 2022 Kia Rio GT Line has sounded like someone shaking a bucket of bolts under the bonnet. Was shut down immediatley, and ran normally when started again. Also a throbbing noise that sounds like a ball bearing noise from the front drivers side. Anyone else have these problems? Has done 6000k TIA
Most likely will be the sound of the cat and metal cooling down after a long run, probably nothing to worry about in the grand scheme of things, direct injection engines are quite noisy in general, but the sound you refer to sounds like rapid cooling of metal parts and that can sound like rattling or pinging - completely normal.
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I have the 2022 kia rio S, different engine but I get the pinging noise from time to time. Asked the dealer and they said I should try 95+ petrol although the car can takes 91. I did and no more noise, the car also run a lot smoother. I think the engine was tuned to accpet 91 but meant to run with 95+. What petrol do you use?
How can I get the audio system code for a Kia I just bought 2nd hand which had the battery replaced and the audio system showed an error code requiring the security code, previous owner said he never had the security code.
Hopefully you have a car manual guide, from memory it has the code written in it.
does it come with the immobilizer key or not? if yes, then how I can get a new one, in fact I am using a normal key only. Thanks
The 2022 Rio has anti-theft immobiliser but you might need to call Kia if you have an older model.
Hello I just bought a second hand 2006 Kia Rio as a run about, my problem is it seems to feel like it's missing a beat and then when I drive off it seems to lack power, but then comes right as I'm driving along. Any help or suggestions are much appreciated
I would hope that with you buying a second hand car of that age that you would have had it checked out mechanically before buying, even if it is a run about. If it's an automatic then yes they can be a bit slow on take off and lack power especially on hills, I have a 2012 Kia Rio automatic and it is quite gutless sometimes on hills and slow to take off, but a manual should not be giving you this trouble and if it is get your car checked out mechanically and not just the timing belt, sounds like the car needs a full mechanically check.
Hi my daughter purchased a new Kia Rio in October 2020 and the engine is Pinging and they can't seem to fix it. She is using the correct 91 fuel and not E10. We've been told by customer service that there are other RIO's doing it as well and they cant explain why, it just seems to be a fault. They just said to use 95 until they find a fix but this is against the manufacturers recommendations. Were worried about the long term engine damage that is being caused. Anyone else got the same problem?
Pinging is most likely due to crappy fuel. Try using 91 instead of E10. The other option is that there is a sensor that is giving bad fuel/air ratios back to the computer "or" the computer has an issue.
She has always used 91 and never used the crapy E10. They have tried 4 times now to fix it doing engine tests and fuel samples and don't seem to be able to. The customer service department let slip that there a number of other Rio's in the same model doing it as well and they cant explain why? They suggested we run it on 95 or 98 which is against the manufacturers recommendations until they geta fix?
I'm getting like 10.5L per 100km which is not great. My Ford Escape uses 10L per 100km and it has twice the horsepower (turbo) and is 500kg heavier....if you only have had it for a short time you could try another dealer and then go to the ACCC.
I have had to use 95 or 98RON to try and get the Rio to run right. I was also told by the dealer not to use 91RON. From my understanding, using a higher RON will have no adverse effects on the car, only your wallet. The higher RON should also lessen the pinging. Currently getting 5.6L/100kms from the manual 1.4L model.
Hi John. Is you Rio a current model one, from reading about them here and overseas it seems Kia internationally seem to have a problem with the 1.4 motor Pinging and may have had for a while? What do you do ditch the car before the 7 year warranty runs out because the engine might poop itself in year 8,9 or 10? Not much of a used car Buy.....
Hi N.H.C. yes it is the current model, purchased late last year. This week I filled it up on 98RON from a reputable fuel brand and the engine is running great. If only the Apple car play would work :(
I believe there is now an upgrade for the Apple car play so that may not be a problem. BUT BE CAREFUL running anything other than 91 in your RIO even if the Service department says its Okay. We we told we could do this as well. The Factory Manual states to "only run 91 as doing other than this may cause engine damage". Is this there way of passing the pinging damage off as your fault by causing other engine damage down the track because of incorrect fuel use? Sorry to be cynical but I've discovered they are just car sales people after all!
I have a problem when braking the car creaks it only happens after the car warms up. Coukd it be worn rotors?
Has anyone had dash vibration noise, I have two Kia Rios 2016 & 2019 models both have dash vibrations.
Has anyone had dash vibration noise, I have two Kia Rios 2016 & 2019 models both have dash vibrations.
I'll take it back that shouldn't be happening that young there a 7 year warranty
I have it booked in again this week. Fingers crossed they can fix it.
Took my car back today. They finally found the vibration in the driver side vanity mirror in the sun visor. They are ordering a new sun visor for me. I am very greatful because it was driving me insane.
Isnot it 5 star rating?
Yes it has a 5 star ANCAP safety rating
My Kia Rio is 5 yrs old I've been told by my dealer that I need to replace brake pads and rotors, I've only done 67 thou on it, i did 120 thou on my old Holden VL before I had to replace them, am I being rolled by my dealer and how much does it cost you think?
Don't go to the dealer then. They are always way more expensive than your independent local mechanic.
my wifes car is a kia rio she got it new and looks after it what is happening now is sometimes you go to start the car and it will turn over but not fire take out the key for about 30 seconds and try again sometimes it will fire other times it wont I have had it towed a couple of times and next thing it started and drove off the truck other times I have left it for a couple of days and nothing then 5 minutes it will fire and not play up for a week or more I have had it to kia in Bendigo it cost me $180.00 and they told me they could not fix it as we live out of town we need our car hope somebody can help ronnie
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I have a problem with my wifes kia rio she has had it for about 11 years and it is the best car she has ever owned the problem is that we are having trouble starting it it can be good for days and then plays up the motor will spin over and no fire you can try for 1 more time and it may start alright other than that you just don't know it will start i have had to leave to leave it until after work and it started first touch of the key I havehad to have it towed home twice but it started first time when they were takeing off of the truck as we live 30 ks from town she needs a realiable car and if nobody can fix it I will have to give it to the kids to drive around the paddock I took it Bendigo kia dealers they charged me $180.00 to look at it and said they couldn/t fix it hopefully someone can help ronnie
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