http://www.kia-forums.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.kia-forums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.kia-forums.com http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55262&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:59:41 GMT My wife has an '03 Rio which has a starting issue. I have done quite a bit in the past few years fixing this car but have yet to tackle what seems to me an electrical issue. When you turn the key to start it, it does nothing for about 2 seconds before starting right up. And seems to be getting longer as the days go by. Once started it runs fine and there are no warning lights on the dash. I hear no solenoid click or anything clicking before it starts up. We have changed the alternator almost a year ago, which was fairly routine. Other than the fact It wasn't easy getting it out from the engine compartment. I guess that could be considered electrical. I have read about many starting issues across the net but have yet to find one that has this problem. I am worried she will get stuck somewhere with the car not starting at all. This has been goin on for roughly 2 weeks so far. ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio mortimer http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55262 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55241&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:09:47 GMT Hi Folks,
Glad I found a forum for the car as it's driving me nuts!!!!
It's an 02 plate with 25k miles on it which I bought for the Mrs. It's always had a throttle hang issue which we can live with. This weekend the wife was out and about and she called to say that it was missing and power dropped off. It only appears to happen after the car has warmed up (gauge goes up to about half). It happed again whilst I went for a test spin and teh car could hardly pull itself forward. After leaving it for about half an hour it behaved as normal apart from the throttle hang, then about 3-4 miles later it started missing again.
I've read on here about them being fussy with the plugs etc. Would the leads, coil pack and plugs normally last a bit more than 25K?
From your guys experience should I do the leads and plugs at the same time or just the plugs??
Any thoughts on te throttle hang too??
Sorry for the long initial post - hope you guys can help!!
Cheers
Paul. ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio chudsy http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55241 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55239&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:19:58 GMT Hey everyone,

I have a 2003 Rio, Automatic, with 100k miles that has been well maintained. Recently, though, I've been experiencing an issue that I can only describe as "hesitation."
My problem has a few symptoms:
1) Say I'm pulling out of an intersection where I need to get out into traffic quickly. I slam on the gas, but the car sputters for a few seconds before revving high.
2) If the car is parked level, when I first turn it on and it's idling, it doesn't move for about 5 seconds or until I press the gas.
3) If I've parked in a situation where the front of the car is higher than the back, it seems like the problem is intensified and it will even stall out completely after just a few seconds if I don't hit the gas.

Otherwise, this has been a great car. I haven't had any other engine related problems and it seems to run and drive fine.

I appreciate you guys taking the time to check this out.

-Brandon

UPDATE! I was driving the car today and the check engine light came on. Immediately following, the problem reared it's angry head. I could barely keep the car running, at traffic lights I had to put it in neutral and rev the engine. I took the car to an AutoZone store, and the computer read the code "Cylinder 4 Misfire." Help! I'm gonna change the plugs and plug wires, but does anyone else have some suggestions?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

-Brandon ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio bparrish http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55239 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55212&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:58:28 GMT Anyone out their wanting to bring back the new look to their headlight lens? Very easy no work way to do this.

Clean the lenses with Windex or any other cleaner and dry. Paint the lens with Johnsons Pledge Future floor finish with a foam brush. Be careful it runs easily. Let dry, reapply as needed, not sure how long it lasts, but its so easy who cares.

Anyone worried about removing the floor finish a rag or paper towel dampened with ammonia removes it real quick.

I couldn't believe how good this works and how easy.;)

There you go!! ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio jcwit http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55212 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55198&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:15:51 GMT Is there a difference between an 03, 04 or 05 gearbox? What RPMs does an 04 or 05 run at in 3rd and 4th gear. I have an 03. Had a new clutch and gearbox put in. It now runs 500 lower RPMs in the 3rd and 4th gear than the original. I posted this question under a different heading earlier but got no replies. It runs great like new but why the difference. I had this done at an independent shop. The new gearbox had 16,000 miles on it. What rpm does your year Rio run at these speeds? I thought they may have put a different year tranny on it. Thanks Is there a difference between an 03, 04 or 05 gearbox? What RPMs does an 04 or 05 run at in 3rd and 4th gear. I have an 03. Had a new clutch and gearbox put in. It now runs 500 lower RPMs in the 3rd and 4th gear than the original. I posted this question under a different heading earlier but got no replies. It runs great like new but why the difference. I had this done at an independent shop. The new gearbox had 16,000 miles on it. What rpm does your year Rio run at these speeds? I thought they may have put a different year tranny on it. Thanks ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio KiaMTBrider http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55198 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55176&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:41:22 GMT Hi!
I've a question regarding RPM meter. I have no RPM meter but have seen aftermarket meters and would like to buy it. I was wondering is it possible (and how to) install a thing like that!

Thanks! ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio CroPiki http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55176 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55166&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:47:20 GMT ok so here it is... 2001 rio @ 92k broke timing belt and caused major damage. i rebuilt the engine (pistons,rings, valve grind+new valves, rod and main bearings, plugs... etc.) when reassembled was running just fine but had a "whining" sound that would stop if i cracked the oil filler cap. i disconnected the neg. and pulled air box and fuel rail to check all hoses, vac lines and intake.

when i reassembled the whine is still there and now running rough. idles rough and when i hit the clutch going down the road it will idle down very low and shake and stalls about half the time. also now getting codes as follows...

325-knock sensor
301- cyl. 1 misfire
170- fuel trim malfunction (bank 1)

i am at a loss since it was running just fine when first reassembled, this all didnt start until i pulled neg and fuel rail:confused: it runs good as far as power (cruises down the road) but getting horrible mileage... anybody with any ideas?
thanks to all in advance. ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio buddah426 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55166 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55161&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:19:53 GMT hi,i am new to this so hello everybody.just curious as to whether anyone has had the pleasure of replacing one of these.thanks. hi,i am new to this so hello everybody.just curious as to whether anyone has had the pleasure of replacing one of these.thanks. ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio colinb10 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55161 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55146&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:27:35 GMT Have an 02 RXV, last night had a snap sound from under dash, then experienced hard shifting gears, made it home and when backing into driveway, had to shut car off to change to reverse. Measure the travel of the cable at the release lever and only getting about 7mm travel. Does anyone have the travel limits. Course everything happens when the shops are all closed. Thanks. Have an 02 RXV, last night had a snap sound from under dash, then experienced hard shifting gears, made it home and when backing into driveway, had to shut car off to change to reverse. Measure the travel of the cable at the release lever and only getting about 7mm travel. Does anyone have the travel limits. Course everything happens when the shops are all closed.

Thanks. ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio Redclay http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55146 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55142&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:45:03 GMT A few months back when I was in the process of replacing my tuiming belt, I removed the crankshaft pull. Does it consist of 2 parts? a bigger pully and a smaller one inside it nd can it be pulled apart so only the bigger one remains? A few months back when I was in the process of replacing my tuiming belt, I removed the crankshaft pull. Does it consist of 2 parts? a bigger pully and a smaller one inside it nd can it be pulled apart so only the bigger one remains? ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio kiario04 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55142 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55094&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:10:07 GMT I have only had this 03 Rio for a little over a week. It replace an 05 Lincoln Aviator, so I may just be used to a different type of vehicle quality. It has 50000 miles and runs okay. When I lift off of the gas I hear a noise upfront. Maybe its the transmission, because its on the Driver front where I hear the noise. It sounds like metal spinning in metal. Only notice it when I take my foot off of the accelarator. I have only had this 03 Rio for a little over a week. It replace an 05 Lincoln Aviator, so I may just be used to a different type of vehicle quality. It has 50000 miles and runs okay. When I lift off of the gas I hear a noise upfront. Maybe its the transmission, because its on the Driver front where I hear the noise. It sounds like metal spinning in metal. Only notice it when I take my foot off of the accelarator. ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio charlieg http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55094 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55080&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:49:30 GMT Hello everyone, I have spent the past week installing my aftermarket alarm system. I dont have the manual for it so I dont know how to program it. Its from aftermarket generation model # aga1201. Does anyone know where I can get the manual for it. This was my second attempt to put it due to the fact I could not find the tach wire in order for the system to know the car is running or not so I possibly lost the manual for it. I have already emailed the company and I have not heard anything from them. Its been about 5 days so far and nothing. Im thinking of taking it out and buying another system that ONLY has the alarm, nothing else just that. Anyone know where I can find one good quality at a resonable price? Hello everyone, I have spent the past week installing my aftermarket alarm system. I dont have the manual for it so I dont know how to program it. Its from aftermarket generation model # aga1201. Does anyone know where I can get the manual for it. This was my second attempt to put it due to the fact I could not find the tach wire in order for the system to know the car is running or not so I possibly lost the manual for it. I have already emailed the company and I have not heard anything from them. Its been about 5 days so far and nothing.

Im thinking of taking it out and buying another system that ONLY has the alarm, nothing else just that. Anyone know where I can find one good quality at a resonable price? ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio kiario04 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55080 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55029&goto=newpost Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:20:35 GMT I have maybe a bizarre question. For Rio 00-02, Does someone know, when or on which kilometers is common changing of the clutch set? Worst and best case! Thanks advance. I have maybe a bizarre question. For Rio 00-02, Does someone know, when or on which kilometers is common changing of the clutch set? Worst and best case!
Thanks advance. ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio zoransdi http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55029 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55004&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:15:44 GMT hello guys i have a 2001 kia rio automatic and when i drive in a straight line it shifts and down shift perfect, even if i get on the gas good, but when i make a turn and hit the gas it slips? can anyone help me out. hello guys i have a 2001 kia rio automatic and when i drive in a straight line it shifts and down shift perfect, even if i get on the gas good, but when i make a turn and hit the gas it slips? can anyone help me out. ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio claudem http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=55004 http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54990&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:31:11 GMT Has anyone ever messed with the electronics on this to where the AC doesn't kick in when you turn the selector knob to defrost? I live in Southwest Florida and this thing is irritating especially when it's muggy out. The AC complicates the matter in that it actually fogs the windshield instead of defogging it.

Is there a relay that I can disconnect so the AC doesn't come on when I switch it to defrost? ]]> 1G/2G (2001-2005) Rio RValeros http://www.kia-forums.com/showthread.php?t=54990