Is the Kia Cerato the same as the Forte?
The Kia Cerato (also known as the Kia Forte in the United States, K3 in South Korea or the Forte K3 or Shuma in China) is a compact car produced by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 2003. However, the “Cerato” name remains in use in markets such as Australasia and Latin America.
Why is my Kia Cerato making a clicking noise?
In these vehicles, the flexible coupling in the motor-driven power steering (MDPS) may prematurely wear and cause a ‘clicking’ noise to be heard when the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel is turned. According to Kia, this condition mainly occurred in high humidity states adjacent to warm ocean waters.
When does Kia 2.0 engine knock at Cold Start?
I see lots of issues with the KIA 2.0 engine knock at a cold start such as in the morning or if the car has sat for at least 8 hours. Has anyone actually found the problem or have a solution. I’ve read it’s normal for that engine but find it hard to believe since it didn’t make that noise until 70,000 to 75,000 miles.
Is there a problem with my Kia Cerato 2.0?
I own a Kia Cerato 2.0 and, twenty minutes after starting the engine, the speedometer drops to zero and the mileage is not indicated any more. Has this ever happened to anyone before?
What causes a Kia Cerato transmission to malfunction?
In these vehicles, the automatic transmission fluid cooler hose may have been improperly cured during the manufacturing process, increasing the possibility of transmission fluid leaking from the hose. Leaking transmission fluid may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to illuminate and/or abnormal transmission shifting.
Why does my Kia Cerato make so much noise?
The dealer has acknowledged there is a problem, but are unsure how to rectify it with Kia as apparently it is a common problem. Have you heard of this? It seems that Kia has changed from hydraulic to mechanical lash adjusters, which is the reason for the noise.
Why does my Kia engine make a knocking noise?
If you have a Kia and you are experiencing some engine knock this video will cover one of the top reasons why your engine knocks if you have a 1.8 or 2.0 nu engine. I read that even some GDI develop that kind of engine knock as well. The car started knocking on a cold day when driving on the highways. At first it felt like ticking noise.
I own a Kia Cerato 2.0 and, twenty minutes after starting the engine, the speedometer drops to zero and the mileage is not indicated any more. Has this ever happened to anyone before?
In these vehicles, the automatic transmission fluid cooler hose may have been improperly cured during the manufacturing process, increasing the possibility of transmission fluid leaking from the hose. Leaking transmission fluid may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to illuminate and/or abnormal transmission shifting.