Top 20 2001 Kia Rio Questions & Answers

Some have electronic power steering and have a history of problems. https://www.google.com/search?q=2001+kia+rio+electric+steering+problems ..

I take help from online websites that have this service like helping in repair some like reliable-store have instant help.. others are a bit slow which I don't prefer... rest is up to u.. U can also get free manuals

Have your O2 sensors checked, with an OBD2 meter, and see if they are functioning, if not replace them. O2 sensor is located in the exhaust pipe between the motor and the catalytic converter. The front O2 sensor runs the engine and the after cat converter monitors the cat converter.

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No cable on that model Kia Rio you can check out connection on the back of speedo

Check for a vacuum leak. Possibly in the pc circuit. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/robert_24775b73ca70da93

Yes, have the ECU tested, but only after you've checked and cleaned all body grounds and clean battery terminals. I ALWAYS go straight to the grounds when I have an electrical problem.

it could be one of 2 things it could be the auto gearbox, or piston has dropped and locked up. you would need to look at the pistons thought the spark plug holes to check engine. if you use a rod to check where the pistons are they should be 2 up 2 down on 4 cylinder engine if its un even say 3 down then that's the problem auto box it would need to be removed and checked. even manual gearbox can do this but if you put your foot on the clutch it disconnects and the engine would start.

P0130 is an oxygen sensor heater malfunction code. Did you check for power and ground to the sensor heater circuit? If it's not getting power and ground it won't heat up and that will cause a P1166. You're throwing parts at it instead of diagnosing the root cause.

Try changing the plugs and or plug wires.

That could be expensive to replace.....does the odometer still work? One work around would be to get a GPS for your car, it will show you your speed and miles driven.

There are many freeze plugs in the block and heads of engines. Some may very well require the removal of the transmission, others may require removal of the entire engine. It is all a matter of where the freeze plug is located and the accessibility to it for replacement.

might have a speed sensor going bad or jarred loose a harness connection when installing alternator check connections near and around area of work

Take your car to your local Auto Zone store. They will connect an analyzer to your car and should be able to tell you why the light is on. This is a free service.

Hi Jerry: The very first thing I would check would be the battery for full charge and Cold Cranking Amps, terminals for corrosion, and wiring connections.

Both Gates and Dayco have belt diagrams for all cars on their web sites. Just look up your car and the on-line catalogue will have the diagram imbedded in it.

youll need to temp disable the ign coils to prevent starting , but u need to manually bump the engine to turn by starter then youll see 5v change from positive to ground with each rev of engine , but easiest way to test it is set volt meter for frequency and measure it with engine running (carefull!!!!) the frequency should change regularly with engine speed and not wildly jump around at set speed , if so it's bad !!!!!

You need a spark, Fuel, and air to make it run. if it will start period i would check to see if your getting spark (Sparkplugs) Or if you are getting fuel. May be a bad coil of plug or a dirty fuel filter.

It sounds like you need to get one of your buddies with a bit more experience to help you. If you cannot get the old one out where will you put the new?

the clutch plate rusted to the flywheel from the sound of it ,but the rest of the question is garbled to say the least