Why does my 2012 Kia Rio not start?

Why does my 2012 Kia Rio not start?

There are a number of issues that can go wrong with starting system and make your 2012 Kia Rio car won’t start or hard time to start – This article guides you through some of the facts behind the starting system, and the components that may be to blame, and tells you what action you can take to try to remedy each situation.

How much does it cost to fix a 2012 Kia Rio?

1 Engine Seized 2012 Rio Average Cost to Fix: $2,500 Average Mileage: 69,000 mi 2 Poor Mpg 2012 Rio Average Cost to Fix: N/A Average Mileage: 0 mi 3 AC Not Working 2012 Rio

Why does my Kia Rio light keep blinking?

If the wrong key has been used and the code was not received or recognized by the PCM (ECM) the indicator light will continue blinking for about five seconds until the ignition switch is turned OFF. F.

What should you do if your car goes into limp mode?

If you notice that your car has gotten into limp mode, you should fix it as soon as possible. The limp mode is designed so you can drive the closest way to a workshop to get the problem fixed. Do not drive around with the engine light ON.

There are a number of issues that can go wrong with starting system and make your 2012 Kia Rio car won’t start or hard time to start – This article guides you through some of the facts behind the starting system, and the components that may be to blame, and tells you what action you can take to try to remedy each situation.

If the wrong key has been used and the code was not received or recognized by the PCM (ECM) the indicator light will continue blinking for about five seconds until the ignition switch is turned OFF. F.

What does immobilizer light on Kia Rio mean?

The immobilizer indicator light in the cluster will simultaneously come on for more than five seconds, indicating that the SMARTRA unit has recognized the code sent by the transponder. E.

Why does my Kia Sportage not start up?

We had an on again/off again problem with our 2009 Sportage and it was a communication problem between the chip in the key and the immobilizer/something or other in the ignition/steering column! Unless the icon of a car showed on the dash upon attempting to start, it would not start.