Why is my Kia Rio not starting?
The most common causes that hinders normal starting operation of your Kia Rio are dead key fob battery, dead 12v battery, corrosion on battery terminals, bad alternator, clogged fuel filter, broken starter, blown fuse, empty gas tank, immobilizer error or any fault in the electrical system.
How do you start a Kia?
Using Kia Keyless Ignition Step on the brake pedal. Press the Engine Start/Stop button until the engine starts. Turning the engine is just as easy. Shift the vehicle into park or neutral, press the Engine Start/Stop button again.
Why does my Kia Rio immobiliser not start?
Sometimes it starts after 1-2mins, other times it may take a 4-5mins (turning the key the immobiliser symbol lights up and the engine won’t start in those ‘waiting’ periods) I have had it looked at by City Kia here in Melbourne but they couldn’t find a single error with the car and handed it back over!
Can a Kia Rio start without an ignition key?
The immobilizer system activates automatically. Without a valid ignition key for your vehicle, the engine will not start. WARNING In order to prevent theft of your vehicle, do not leave spare keys anywhere in your vehicle. Your Immobilizer password is a customer unique password and should be kept confidential.
How to Know Your Kia Rio immobilizer password?
The following procedure is how to input your password of “2345” as an example. 1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position. The IMMO indicator ( ) will blink 5 times and go off indicating the beginning of the limp home procedure. 2. Turn the ignition key to the ACC position. 3.
What to do if Kia immobilizer goes off?
Limp home (override) procedure When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, if the IMMO indicator goes off after blinking 5 times, your transponder equipped in the ignition key is out of order. You cannot start the engine without the lime home procedure. To start the engine, you have to input your password by using the ignition switch.
What does it mean when Kia Rio won’t start?
The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Rio won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.
How does the Kia Rio immobilizer system work?
The ECU checks the signal whether the ignition key is valid. If the key is determined to be valid, the engine will start. If the key is determined to be invalid, the engine will not start. Insert the ignition key into the key cylinder and turn it to the ON position. To activate the immobilizer system: Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Limp home (override) procedure When you turn the ignition key to the ON position, if the IMMO indicator goes off after blinking 5 times, your transponder equipped in the ignition key is out of order. You cannot start the engine without the lime home procedure. To start the engine, you have to input your password by using the ignition switch.
Why is my Rio engine cranking but not starting?
It really can get that one last start out of it. There are a lot of issues that can cause your Rio to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code.