2012 Kia Rio (UB) — Repair Solution

1.4L G4FA 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Instruments · Electrical

Kia Rio (UB) Instruments Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Kia
Model: Rio (UB)
Year: 2012
Engine: 1.4L G4FA 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 146,866
Area: Electrical
Category: Instruments

Customer Complaint

Instrument cluster intermittently drops out; no RPM, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, etc.
The backlighting still works.

Problem Summary

The cluster was working on inspection. The owner lives on a dirt road, with lots of dust on and in the car.

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Quick Facts

CodeKIAUB12430
Vehicle2012 Kia Rio (UB)
Engine1.4L G4FA 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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