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Dima D Posted on Sep 13, 2012
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Is there an adapter that can be used on a car cigarette lighter for plugging in appliances?

My cigarette lighter outlet in my Kia Rio 2004 is an odd shape and I cannot plug a GPS device into it, is there an adapter that can be used to make it possible for the device to be plugged in?

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Your best bet is to check on eBay for an adapter - the Asians make all sorts of stuff for cars now & i'm sure there is an adapter out there suited for your purposes. P.S. It may sound silly but are you sure you are using the actual cigarette lighter socket & Not a power outlet socket that many cars are now fitted with as standard?, my phone charger fits the cigarette socket but not the power outlet?, you never know?

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SOURCE: my 2004 kia rio runs rough when it rains, it also

check the connectors for the coils and other sensors. make sure thay are not getting wet inside the connector.

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SOURCE: 2003 Kia Rio check engine light keeps coming on,

you could have a dirty fuel injector or a leaking intake.

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  • Posted on May 14, 2010

SOURCE: gear box oil filler plug - kia rio 2004

you have to take off the speedometer cable/wiring harness from the top of the trans and fill it from there....one 10mm bolt...very awkward spot...it might be snug, so just take a flat head screwdriver from underneath to tap it loose...

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 14, 2010

SOURCE: gear box oil filler plug - kia rio

you have to take off the speedometer cable/wiring harness from the top of the trans and fill it from there....one 10mm bolt...very awkward spot...it might be snug, so just take a flat head screwdriver from underneath to tap it loose...

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SOURCE: 2004 Kia Rio turns over but won't start.

These are coil packs,the most likely problem will be the crank sensor,or the cam sensor,these are what trigger the pulse for spark,and injector pulse.

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