What was the problem with the 2012 Kia Forte?
2012 Kia Forte ex sedan 2.0 theta 2 engine piston slap caused damage to the pistons and the engine block. The vehicle had the problem when stationary and got progressively worse while in motion.
What causes check engine light to come on on Kia Forte?
Took car to the kia dealer were the mechanic said that he will have to breakdown the engine to troubleshoot what could be the cause of the check engine light coming on. I need Kia Motors to fix these ongoing problems with their 2. Ol engines. The car has less than 88,000 miles on it.
How many miles does a Kia Forte have?
Vehicle has a severe internal engine knock and will require rebuilding or replaced. It has 112,000 miles and has been serviced at the required intervals with Kia specified products. 2.0 liter engine. Kia, Hyundai theta 2.4 engine failure, under 100K miles. I have a 2012 Kia Forte hatch sx with the 2.4 engine.
Why is my Kia Forte stalling in the driveway?
The contact stated that after pulling into the driveway, there was an abnormal clacking noise coming from the engine causing the vehicle to stall. The contact mentioned that the engine seized and was unaware if the engine warning light illuminated. In addition the contact attempted to start the crank shaft and the vehicle was not operating.
What are the most common problems with a Kia Forte?
According to RepairPal, one of the most common issues on the Forte across its model years has been the fact that the sound system just stops working. On average, this happens with about 73,000 miles on the odometer. Unlike the other most common issues on the Forte, this isn’t a hardware issue.
Took car to the kia dealer were the mechanic said that he will have to breakdown the engine to troubleshoot what could be the cause of the check engine light coming on. I need Kia Motors to fix these ongoing problems with their 2. Ol engines. The car has less than 88,000 miles on it.
Why is my Kia Motor Forte making noise?
Check engine light eliminated, low oil light, car stalling, and engine making noise. They state to call kia with the recall sc200 about this recall because of the risk of fire and death. I call my local kia dealership they tell me it’s not under the recall and they tell me they can’t look at the car for the recall because it’s not included.
Are there any safety issues with a Kia?
It is important to be aware of some of the common safety issues many individuals are facing with their Kia vehicles as many of them are engine problems. Engine Stalling: Kia recently announced that more than 100,000 Kia vehicles worldwide are at risk of engine stalling.
What is the VIN on a Kia Forte?
The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V750000 (engine). The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. The engine light suddenly came on and engine was tapping stalling and I smelled burnt melted plastic smell.
What kind of fuel injection does a Kia 2.4L have?
There are not hydraulic lifters/tappets in the valvetrain of the 2.4l engine; it uses shimless bucket lifters (clearance adjustment is required about every 60k miles). Most of Hyundai’s and KIA’s 2.4 engines are equipped with multi-point fuel injection (MFI or MPI).
2012 Kia Forte ex sedan 2.0 theta 2 engine piston slap caused damage to the pistons and the engine block. The vehicle had the problem when stationary and got progressively worse while in motion.
Vehicle has a severe internal engine knock and will require rebuilding or replaced. It has 112,000 miles and has been serviced at the required intervals with Kia specified products. 2.0 liter engine. Kia, Hyundai theta 2.4 engine failure, under 100K miles. I have a 2012 Kia Forte hatch sx with the 2.4 engine.
The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 20V750000 (engine). The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. The engine light suddenly came on and engine was tapping stalling and I smelled burnt melted plastic smell.
The contact stated that after pulling into the driveway, there was an abnormal clacking noise coming from the engine causing the vehicle to stall. The contact mentioned that the engine seized and was unaware if the engine warning light illuminated. In addition the contact attempted to start the crank shaft and the vehicle was not operating.
Why is my Kia Forte making a ticking sound?
At about 99,500 miles, my 2012 Kia Forte 2.0-L car began making a loud ticking sound, which I thought was the valve lifters. However, after taking it to the dealership, they diagnosed it, using a stethoscope, and determined it was the wrist pin on the piston connecting rod.
Where can I get a Kia Forte engine repaired?
The vehicle was towed to valley-hi Kia (14644 valley center dr, victorville, ca 92395, (760) 955-0046) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine failed and needed to be repaired or replaced.
What should I do if my Kia Forte won’t start?
In a situation like yours, when it doesn’t turn over on the first push, I’d immediately stop trying, pull the starter relay, and jump it to see if the starter spins. If the starter always spins following a few failed start attempts, that would tend to rule it out as the problem, and I’d continue the diagnosis from there.
In a situation like yours, when it doesn’t turn over on the first push, I’d immediately stop trying, pull the starter relay, and jump it to see if the starter spins. If the starter always spins following a few failed start attempts, that would tend to rule it out as the problem, and I’d continue the diagnosis from there.