Can alternator cause transmission problems?
If you have a faulty alternator and the vehicle battery gets low on voltage then the computer may not shift the transmission gears correctly and cause other drive symptoms like stalling or surges and rough shifts. Engine and transmission may even go into failure mode and cause various drive symptoms.
What’s the problem with my Kia Rio engine?
Mechanic indicated this is a common problem with most Kia with the gdi engines. 2 weeks after oil change the car started smoking and was almost completely out of oil. Took it to another mechanic who said the engine should be recalled and he didnt understand why it wasnt.
Why did my Kia Rio stall at a red light?
Sitting at a red light in city traffic, pressed the gas to go when green light occurred and car stalled. Lights, power windows, radio all still worked, but the engine was dead. Let car sit for 30 minutes, it started up completely fine. Car stalled again at red light while at idle in city traffic.
Why did my Kia Optima catch on fire?
The fire was not the result of an accident or recent maintenance. The car simply burst into flames in the engine compartment while driving. Upon research I was able to find out that the Kia Rio has the same engine used in the Kia optima which has been recalled.
What to do if your Kia Rio engine is dead?
Lights, power windows, radio all still worked, but the engine was dead. Let car sit for 30 minutes, it started up completely fine. Car stalled again at red light while at idle in city traffic. Let car sit for a few moments, started it up and drove home without incident.
Sitting at a red light in city traffic, pressed the gas to go when green light occurred and car stalled. Lights, power windows, radio all still worked, but the engine was dead. Let car sit for 30 minutes, it started up completely fine. Car stalled again at red light while at idle in city traffic.
What’s the problem with my 2013 Kia Rio?
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the service engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate suddenly due to an internal engine failure.
Why is my Kia Rio smoking after an oil change?
Got an engine flush and another oil change engine was still knocking and oil was very dirty. Mechanic indicated this is a common problem with most Kia with the gdi engines. 2 weeks after oil change the car started smoking and was almost completely out of oil.