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
How long does it take for Kia Rio engine to shut off?
Drove about 5 minutes down the road then it shut off again – every time with the immobiliser light appearing about 3 seconds before the engine completely cuts out. I called a mechanic out and he tested:
Are there any problems with the Kia Rio?
Check out our Kia Rio overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Rio.
What does immobiliser light mean on Kia Rio?
Just because the immobiliser light is lit up doesn’t mean it’s the issue, especially not when the engine cuts out when you’re already driving along where the immobiliser should not be involved (the immobiliser is there to stop the engine from starting, it’s not designed to kill an already running engine).
What to do if your Kia Rio won’t start?
Any key that is not learned during rewriting will no longer start the engine. G. The immobilizer system can store up to four key codes. H. If the customer has lost his key, and cannot start the engine, contact motor service station.
What was the problem with the 2012 Kia Rio?
A fix need forced. The contact owned a 2012 Kia Rio. The contact stated while her son was driving at 30 mph, white smoke appeared and flames started from the engine compartment. Fire in the engine compartment the vehicle was destroyed the driver pulled over to the side of the road and all occupants were able to exit without injuries.
How often does Kia engine cut out while driving?
The trip was only about 20 minutes and the engine cut out about 5 times. Luckily the rods were very quiet.
Why did my Kia engine stop while driving?
After lengthy troubleshooting, it was determined that the Grounding Connection from the left shock tower to the NEG terminal on the battery was at fault. Every electrical circuit on the car has to ground to the battery through that one little cable.