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Phil Briggs, Lancashire

Kia Rio 2003

The central locking on the Kia Rio Ice that I’ve just bought won’t work. It says in the owner`s manual that central locking is optional, but on checking there is a fuse in for the central locking which looks okay (not blown). Is there a relay anywhere that might be causing it not to work? There isn’t one mentioned in the handbook or in the fuse diagrams. (Ice)

Submitted: 14/05/2012 11:07:20 | ID: 10471

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Ang, England

Kia Rio 2011

I am having problems with the power steering on my Kia Rio. Possibly pump? Engine seems to pull back. Purchased brand new 8 months ago and has only 3,000 miles on the clock. Unhappy! What can be done?

Submitted: 07/03/2012 14:24:51 | ID: 8827

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Mel Curtis, Essex

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.

Submitted: 08/02/2012 11:31:21 | ID: 8041

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Andrew Smith, Renfrewshire

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?

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I have an 2010 Insignia 2.0 (160) and I get 63 on a motorway - dare I say it might be the way you are diriving. I do tend to stick to the speed limit - maybe that’s why I get good mileage - around town it varies between 34 and 37 - Sue Hall from England

Submitted: 22/01/2012 16:43:54 | ID: 7586

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Kathy, Australia

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.

Submitted: 17/01/2012 13:46:31 | ID: 7363

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Garreth Mears, Cambridgeshire

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.

Submitted: 09/12/2011 09:39:48 | ID: 6430

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Tim, United States of America

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?

Submitted: 17/11/2011 16:13:10 | ID: 5859

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Tim Patterson, United States of America

Kia Rio 2002

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

Submitted: 17/11/2011 08:14:17 | ID: 5840

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Nkeme Sehalahala , Lesotho

Kia Rio 2004

How much does a CV joint cost to replace?

Submitted: 12/10/2011 10:58:43 | ID: 4786

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Coolboy Ngamole , South Africa

Kia Rio 2007

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

Submitted: 14/09/2011 09:59:20 | ID: 4390

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Juli Raja, Greece

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)

Submitted: 12/09/2011 09:18:58 | ID: 4335

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Hassan Hammoud, Lebanon

Kia Rio 2008

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

Submitted: 30/08/2011 09:23:11 | ID: 4164

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Bryan Avern, Devon

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)

Submitted: 22/08/2011 09:29:22 | ID: 4082

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John Worvell, Hertfordshire

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?

Submitted: 03/05/2011 09:43:03 | ID: 2536

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Ramin, Iran

Kia Rio 2005

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

Submitted: 03/05/2011 09:29:28 | ID: 2521

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Ian McBrearty , England

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)

Submitted: 03/05/2011 09:14:01 | ID: 2465

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Andrew Carroll, England

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)

Submitted: 02/03/2011 08:38:27 | ID: 2107

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Brian Estabrooks, Canada

Kia Rio 2010

Have there been any recalls on the Kia Rio?

Submitted: 28/01/2011 14:10:24 | ID: 3682

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Rene, Canada

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?

Submitted: 21/01/2011 12:07:23 | ID: 2214

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Bryan Hayward, Essex

Kia Rio 2006

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

Submitted: 18/08/2010 14:28:46 | ID: 1928

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