When did my partner Buy Me a Kia Rio?
My partner bought me a second hand Kia Rio 2004 sedan about 3-4 years ago with about 120,000 km on the clock. Was a great little car at first, very quiet engine, could not even hear the engine idle sitting at traffic lights. But then things started to happen.
What kind of car is a Kia Rio?
Nicely appointed sub compact with power windows and door locks, cruise control, a/c, automatic trans and even has a cd player and satellite radio. Very reliable. Was maintained according to the car’s maintenance schedule.
Is the Kia Rio over reving on take off?
This was purchased new in October 2020. The engine overheats when air con is on. Apple car play always cuts out. It’s been towed to Kia twice in a month. Now the car over revs on take off before it hits its gear and also will not reverse.
What was the problem with my Kia Rio?
Problem sorted as far as the engine goes… turns out all I needed to do was replace the key fob battery %) however although I fixed that problem, it has since caused a 30amp fuse to blow which has knocked out all electrics inside apart from wipers and lights so until I replace the fuse I can’t be 100% that I’m out of the woods yet
What’s the difference between a Kia Rio and a LX?
Other changes include a new exterior design, an increase in exterior size and interior volume, increased safety features and fuel economy. The station wagon was dropped with this generation, replaced by a new 5-door hatchback. Kia offered the 2006 sedan as the Rio and Rio LX, the LX trim included power steering, air conditioning, and CD player.
What was the first generation of Kia Rio?
First generation (DC; 1999–2005) The first-generation Kia Rio (referred to as the “DC”) was offered in both four-door sedan and five-door station wagon body styles.
My partner bought me a second hand Kia Rio 2004 sedan about 3-4 years ago with about 120,000 km on the clock. Was a great little car at first, very quiet engine, could not even hear the engine idle sitting at traffic lights. But then things started to happen.
What kind of car is the Kia Rio?
The Rio is a subcompact car produced since 2000 by South Korean automaker Kia. The Rio was redesigned for the 2005 model year and in 2009 it is offered as a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback.
This was purchased new in October 2020. The engine overheats when air con is on. Apple car play always cuts out. It’s been towed to Kia twice in a month. Now the car over revs on take off before it hits its gear and also will not reverse.
Why does my Kia Rio engine not start?
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. It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes.
Is the 2004 Kia Rio a good car?
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Is there a gasket on the Kia Rio?
Maybe Kia scrimped on this but I really doubt it, seems like a heat problem so I did a closer look. To keep engine noise to an absolute minimum, the hood is heavily insulated as well as a plastic cover plate over the engine, But in addition to that Both fenders and the firewall have a continuous rubber gasket as does most of the front of the hood,
Is it time to move on from Kia Rio?
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Is the Kia Rio Cinco a good car?
After a lot of searching for an inexpensive and economical car, I feel that the Kia Rio Cinco can not be beat. It turns on a dime, gets 31 mpg, excellent sound system and the A/C is COLD. All around it’s a bargain.