2004 Kia Rio (BC) — Repair Solution

1.5L A5D 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Kia Rio (BC) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Kia
Model: Rio (BC)
Year: 2004
Engine: 1.5L A5D 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 170,000
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

The vehicle regularly loses power and stalls.

Problem Summary

When accelerated past 70 km/h the engine won't go any faster and loses power and stalls after 10 seconds. Hard to restart and sounds like no compression for a few seconds.

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Quick Facts

CodeKIABC04120
Vehicle2004 Kia Rio (BC)
Engine1.5L A5D 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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