All steering joints are ok, have replaced steering fluid with recommended fluid and it's going to be expensive to replace steering box when i don't know if it would fix the issue. Some of the most common problems with the Kia Rio involve the vehicle's four-cylinder engine. Do you think the crackshaft sensor is bad? Put a new thermostat and gasket Install thermostat into cylinder head with jiggle pin positioned up. Usually related to O2 sensor fault, therefore it should not have anything to do with the crankshaft sensor it is also true that in automotive yo never know, but I do not think that the crankshaft sensor is involved. The car seems to missing and stalling more and more everytime i start it now! Thanks Ken Hi, if the circuit has failed in this sensor, it will produce false signals that will adjust the timing of the injectors and cam, in return, causing stalls and misfiring. Can you help me please? The desire to provide quality information in wich are included various equipments, diagrams, influenced us to write this car service manual. I reported my problem to the agency and told me that it was either due to my country's fuel, damaged injectors or an engine noise which could not be repaired.
O2 sensor and its wiring can be tested using a multimeter or a voltmeter, see websites below: The service manual with the complete procedure to troubleshoot this error code, with right fuse reference etc. In 2004, the Rio was involved in a recall of more than 187,000 vehicles, which was enacted to deal with faulty fuel distributors that were susceptible to cracking and causing a fuel leak. Posted on May 03, 2009 Hi there , the explanation was taken from a service bulletin for engine like the one in your Kia, some code on fuses may be different, since the same engine is mounted on different models. The Rio has also been recalled because of specific problems affecting the vehicle's safety systems. Is the smoke immediate, thick constant or have a odor? I've checked every single fuse and they are all fine.
Very fuel efficient - I have driven nearly 500 miles before I needed to refuel. All technical details taken directly from the manufacturer can be found in this manual Kia Rio 2003 Service Manual. I cant think of anything else it could be, Does anyone have any idea??? P1166 is definitively a problem with the air fuel mixture. Other causes might be: overheating of the combustor due to a poor mixture, inappropriate, damaged or worn spark plugs, or even an injector failure. I will need to know the liter and the cam orientation so that i can post the proper test procedure for this crank sensor.
Do you have any clue what this is???? Inexpensive to buy, cheap to insure Insurance Group 2 , very economical to run. The Rio was redesigned for the 2005 model year and in 2009 it is offered as a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback. Does it run sluggish at times also? Remove knock sensor from cylinder block. I do not understand how and why it happened. P1166 is not exactly a power train control fault, it is Fuel Air Metering Fault , often related to a problem with the O2 sensor. Do you think the crackshaft sensor is bad? Faulty air con that drained it's gas within the first year.
What liter is this engine? Courtesy of General Motors Corporation - Chevrolet Motor Division. Any suggestions on what else to check? Hope it helps you find the solution. Try cleaning the throttle valve and the idle speed control valve. It sounds terrible, as if it were an oil car without maintainance. But the numbers have been cross referenced. The jingle of the engine can have many possible causes.
Another common type of problem with the Rio involves the electrical system or power accessories. It has been known to experience certain common problems owners and potential buyers should be aware of. Condensation and icing on the inside of the windscreen that the dealer can't find the cause of. It should be clear, then, that the jingle does not have to be repaired simply because it is annoying, but also because the engine can suffer huge damages. The Rio's engine has also been the subject of several complaints for its lack of power and excessive levels of noise. Has any one else had this issue?? Kia diagnosed it as a faulty component and replaced it at a cost of over £2,000 to them. Even a senior technician admitted part of the issue was software and they were waiting for Kia to get their act together.
For the first 6 months my Rio was fine and then obvious build quality issues began to appear. The noise is produced when this fast ignition is combined with the one that occurs in another part of the compartment caused by the spark coming from the spark plug. Hi, Well i changed out the 02 sensor, but i dont known if i did it on bank 1 or 2 for sure? O2 sensor and its wiring can be tested using a multimeter or a voltmeter, see websites below: The service manual with the complete procedure to troubleshoot this error code, with right fuse reference etc. In the morning i start my car, no problems. Full spec safety features lane departure warning etc. It could possibly be a clogged catalytic converter like my situation.
Other problems--including malfunctioning dashboard gauges and power accessories like windows and door locks that fail to operate properly--can be difficult to diagnose. Faulty wiring has been known to lead to brake lights that fail to illuminate, as well as headlights that stay on even when the car has been turned off. I idle for a minute before i drive off. Check the following fuse: No. I don't think there's a month in the past year where it hasn't been at the dealer getting faults diagnosed or repaired Reliable in the sense that it hasn't broken down but very very unreliable in terms of build quality.
Also will my ecm off my parts car its auto and the other car is manual will work if ihave to use it? Usually related to O2 sensor fault, therefore it should not have anything to do with the crankshaft sensor it is also true that in automotive yo never know, but I do not think that the crankshaft sensor is involved. Most throttle position sensors are made so that their adjustments are tamperproof. Remove bolt and nut for thermostat housing 4. The Rio is a subcompact car produced since 2000 by South Korean automaker Kia. Also i changed camshaft sensor. If it doesnt a little further down the road the noise will generally shut up by its self anyway. Most throttle position sensors are made so that their adjustments are tamperproof.
Is ther any test to check them out???????? After the new switch is installed and adjusted, the new mounting screws are restaked. The car seems to missing and stalling more and more everytime i start it now! I have a Rio and yesterday, when trying to start the car, it did not respond. Connect battery negative cable 9. I really do not understand what happened. The Rio has been the subject of several recalls by Kia to deal with known issues affecting various vehicle systems.