KIA: Questions and answers

Kia Rio 2004

Please can anyone tell where the screen washer pump is on a 2004 Kia Rio? You can hear the pump but not pumping any water up.

Kia Carens 2007

The rear-offside passenger seatbelt is sticking on my Kia Carens. How can I gain access to fix it?

Kia Rio 2003

I’ve just bought a Kia Rio 1.3 Ice. It passed an MOT 2 weeks ago and I have since driven 80 miles. After 40 miles a check light came on and is still on. According to the book it’s an emissions problem and I am having my doubts now about the MOT, if there really is an emission problem. Has anyone any ideas what it could be thank you?

Kia Rio 2004

Hi! My Kia Rio’s gear stick is very loose and I can’t get it into gear - what is wrong? Can anyone help with any ideas? Thank you.

Kia Carens 2008

Can you fit three car seats in the second row of a 2008 Kia Carens? We’ve got a Recaro Monza (no isofix) and a Brittax again no iso-fix. Also have a problem getting car into first gear. Very sticky, but nothing came up in the service and MOT (last week). Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Kia Carens 2006

Hi. I hope someone can help. I am considering buying a 2006 Kia Carens 2.0 CRDi LE with about 53,000 miles on the clock. I know that the 2003 Carens has a timing belt. Does the 2006 model also have a belt or a chain? Many thanks. (2.0CRDi LE)

Kia Rio 2003

I have just purchased my Kia Rio and I have come across a problem with the interior light. When the door opens the light will not come on, there are no buttons on the light to activate this option apart from two buttons to turn the light on and off regardless of the door being open or not. Can anyone shed any light on this for me as I don’t even know if this car has this. I’m guessing it should do but I have got no idea.

Kia Rio 2002

I have recently changed the motor oil and a spark plug on my Kia Rio. Now, the engine is losing power when going up hills. There are no codes. Does anyone know what the problem might be?

Kia Rio 2002

What is the location of the seat belt music box on a Kia Rio?

Kia Carens 2004

Has anyone had problems with a faulty windscreen washer pump on a Kia Carens? As this will be the fourth one I have had to replace...

Kia Carens 2004

Does anyone have a problem when changing the oil filter on a Kia Carens? I’ve just changed mine with little effort, removing only one clip and, in less than half an hour, job done. If you want to know how e mail me at lyndadavid2010[at]hotmail[dot]com I will give you the answer for free!

Answers

How do I change the oil filter on my 2005 Kia Carens crdi 2.0 diesel? - David Bold from Spain

Kia Magentis 2000

The reverse lights on my Kia Magentis are not working and I can’t seem to find out why? If it’s the bulbs, how do I change them?

Kia Sportage 2009

Is there a known fault with the wishbones on the front wheels of 2009 Kia Sportage XE?

Kia Carens 2005

Does anyone know how hard it is to change the sync mesh on a Kia Carens?

Kia Rio 2004

How much does a CV joint cost to replace?

Kia Carens 2008

How do you change the front brake pads?

Kia Carens 2001

The car judders at low speeds. I have changed the air flow meter as suggested but is only okay at faster speeds. Why?

Kia Carens 2003

My car sometimes starts great, sometimes it starts but with low revs and black smoke and a buzzing noise. Been into Kia garage and had diagnostic done which came back with no fault. Help please!

Kia Rio 2007

My car can start and move but no power. Why? (knade241276223185)

Kia Rio 1998

Hi, I’d like to ask if the gearbox and the clutch is more economical that the automat that I do have. I’m thinking of changing it cause of the top of the fuel price. Thanks. (Pride glxi automatic)

Kia Rio 2008

I’m looking for the oem number of a Kia Rio from 2005-2011 and Kia Picanto from 2005-2011.

Kia Rio 2005

I am looking to buy a Kia Rio 1.5CRDI saloon. Does it have a cam belt or chain? Many thanks, Bryan (1.5CRDI saloon)

Kia Carens 2009

My Carens stops automatically when I am driving. Any idea why?

Kia Carens 2009

Can I legally tow my caravan bailey pegasus 534 2010 model? (2L cdri ls 7 seats)

Kia Rio 2008

How do I refit the nipple end of the cable bonnet pull which has come away from the lever inside the car? Do I have to use a pair of pliers to release bonnet at present?

Kia Rio 2005

Hi, I would like to know the real size of Iranian Rio wheel and tires? Thanks.

Kia Rio 2009

I have had this car from new recently I have had to return it to the dealer twice with starting problems. Each time, no problem was diagnosed. They then thought it was the key, so the key was changed. Two weeks later, I am back to square one. I feel very uneasy now not knowing when the car is going to let me down. I have had to call the breakdown service once and don’t want to have to do that again. Any advice please? (chill)

Kia Carens 2005

Hi experts, please kindly advice me. I bought a Kia Carens 2005 1.8 L/S A/T an import in December 2009 and ever since I have experienced difficulty with the car not speeding or moving nicely. As it was my 1st time to drive an automatic, I didn’t bother much. Now lately, it totally refused to move any further and according to the mechanic servicing the car, there is a leakage from the gearbox or rather the gearbox oil is pressing out of the ’dip stict’. What do you think can be the cause of the problem? Will a rebuilding of the gearbox be a good idea? You are highly appreciated thanks in advance. (1.8 L/S A/T)

Kia Sorento 2003

Does the Kia Sorento 2.5 crdi xe model 2003 plate have a timing belt or chain?

Kia Sportage 2009

What are the exhaust emission figures?

Kia Rio 2010

Hi. I am thinking of purchasing a six month old Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi. I currently own a 1998 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi. My question is should I buy a diesel engined car with a particulate filter? I only drive 3.6 miles to and from work each day. (1.5 CRDI)

Kia Carens 2003

Does my 2003 Carens have a timing chain or a belt?

Answers

It’s a belt and needs changing every 60,000 miles - John Cowley from England

Kia Rio 2010

Have there been any recalls on the Kia Rio?

Kia Rio 2003

Just changed my battery in my 2003 Kia Rio because yesterday it was minus 30 and the car would not start. It now starts no problem but my radio / interior light / speedo / mirror heater / temperature gauge don’t. Does anybody know why this might be?

Kia Sorento 2006

The folding door mirrors on both sides of the car froze solid during the recent cold spell. Neither work any longer. I have checked the fuses, no luck. Both mirrors are now quite loose. There is something obviously broken, probably plastic. How do I dismantle the mirrors to make checks?

Answers

Hi Edward, the easiest option is for you the join one of the two UK based forums. http://kiasorento.proboards.com/index.cgi or http://www.kiaownersclub.co.uk/forum/forums.html - In the download sections you are looking for KIA Sorento Owners Manual and Maintenance Guide or Workshop Manual. I got mine from: http://www.filemount.com/countloadl.php But it is very basic. Hope this helps - Steve M from Surrey

Kia Carens 2009

Recently purchased year old Carens diesel and have been aware of fume smell and taste on my lips when driving. Have had it checked at Kia dealership who could not locate problem. I am still very aware of smell even on short journey. Any suggestions what it might be? Previously owned petrol Sportage for 3 YRS WITH NO PROBLEMS.

Kia Sportage 2005

We have the choice of a Kia Sportage 2005 (75,000 mls) automatic or a Rav4 (55,000 mls) 2004 automatic. I don’t know which to choose. Could somebody please help?

Kia Sorento 2003

I am thinking of buying a 2003 Kia Sorento and need to know - does this model have a timing chain or belt? If it has a belt when should it have been changed? (2.5 dci)

Answers

The Sorento has a timing chain. It’s bad on fuel local driving, good on a run. It tows my 1.5 ton caravan lovely - Graham Davis from Essex

Kia Soul 2010

What’s the difference between the Kia Soul Shaker and the Kia Soul Tempest?

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Body colour (Tempest is titanium, Shaker is beige or brown); interior trim colour (Tempest is black, Shaker is beige and black houndstooth) and wheel colour (Tempest is black and silver, Shaker is silver). And possibly the Shaker has a sunroof instead of the Tempest’s upgraded stereo. Mechanically they are identical. Other differences are just the odd minor trim finish or colour - Gary Smith from Flintshire

Kia Sportage 2008

Have a 2008 Kia Sportage Titan that has an occasional missfire on acceleration. Been in garage several times, computer re-programmed, fuel filter changed, still has missfire. Also a slight kick back when you stop. Has anyone any ideas of what the problem is? (Titan)

Answers

I am having the same problems with my 2009 Titan. In fact, the service department at Kia Bradford West Yorkshire do not seem to believe me. Could do with a phone num to contact you and also your Kia agents adress and number. This needs sorting out. 01535 275103 - Colin Cooper from Yorkshire

Kia Sorento 2006

After 3 years and only 25,00 miles of careful driving the clutch has burned out and I have been told this could be due to the flywheel causing vibration. Is this not a fault at manufacturing stage?

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Hi, if you go to: http://www.kiatechinfo.com/ It’s US based and you have to create a free account, but you can get info/downloads which may help - Steve M from Surrey

Kia Rio 2006

My model appears to have a hard suspension. Can this be modified? If so, at what expense can you advise?