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Kia Doors
by ole58
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Jul 04, 2008 (7:17 am)
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I need to know if the doors of a 2002 Kia Rio four door will fit on a 2001 Kia Rio four door.
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Re: Kia Doors [ole58]
by rioowner
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Jul 05, 2008 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: ole58 (Jul 04, 2008 7:17 am)
Not to be a smart azz, but ask a body shop from Kia. That is the sure way of finding out, and I really don't think people out here are trading doors, so I don't suppose they would actually know, unless you happen to get one that is a body person. I bet they are the exact same. They could be different, but I doubt it, really. Measure the door dia. and then horiz. and they should be exactly the same, and the thickness of the door, with the guts in the exact same place, (catch, latch, etc.) By the time you read this, you probably could have already found out. I hope someone helps better than this. good luck.
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Re: Kia Doors [rioowner]
by ole58
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Jul 05, 2008 (11:36 am)
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Replying to: rioowner (Jul 05, 2008 5:28 am)
Thanks for the advice rioowner. I did ask and they are the same. My problems are solved. I wish all problems were solved that easily.
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Frustrated with A/C in my Kia Rio Cinco!
by jeramieanderin
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Jul 13, 2008 (7:28 am)
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Has anyone else had this kind of trouble with their A/C?... I have an '03 Kia Rio and my A/c keeps going out. When I start up my car, it won't blow any air on any of the fan speeds. After I get going faster on the highway, sometimes it will start to work on the highest blower speed only or it will work if I hold in the knob (while steering and shifting gears of course). Now it's working less and less, even while trying to rig it. Last year I took it to the dealership and they said it was a blower switch. After $350.00 and three trips, they finally were able to fix it temporarily. Now it's doing the same thing and I am so frustrated. I don't want to get ripped off at the dealership again. Does anyone have any advice. It's 100 degrees every day and I have an 18 month old baby to keep cool this summer!
Thanks, Erin
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Re: Frustrated with A/C in my Kia Rio Cinco! [jeramieanderin]
by rioowner
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Jul 13, 2008 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: jeramieanderin (Jul 13, 2008 7:28 am)
Erin: More than likely it is the contacts behind the switch that are making contact occasionally. If you know of anyone mechanically inclined, should be able to take the front off the switch and look at the contacts. They will be worn if this is the problem. Holding in the switch or knob pushes the lead against the lead causing them to work. Possibly adjusting the contact, which should be a strip, small strip on both sides and maybe able to pull them out so they will contact each other better. I had this problem with an older car, can't seem to remember which one or year, but I did this and it worked. It is funny how the dealership could not fix it and charged you an amount way overpriced. Ask Auto Zone if they can help, or the parts house in your neck of the woods. It should be an easy task if it works sometimes. Sorry I cannot be of any better help than that, but that is what it sounds like to me. bob
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Re: Frustrated with A/C in my Kia Rio Cinco! [jeramieanderin]
by hatchbackqueen
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Jul 13, 2008 (1:03 pm)
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Replying to: jeramieanderin (Jul 13, 2008 7:28 am)
I'm afraid my A/C trouble ('02 Rio Cinco) is a bit different from yours--mine works, but smells plasticky and I can't adjust the vents to blast cold air right on my face--when I'm having a hot flash (don't laugh!). I have to lean all the way down and to the right to get enough cold air to stop it--not a good driving position--I never had that problem with my last car (Mazda 323). Note to self: never buy another car without checking that I can blast my face with cold air without having to turn myself into a pretzel!
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Helllllllooooooooo!!!
by rioowner
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Jul 15, 2008 (6:15 am)
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Does anyone that owns a Kia Rio read these posts any longer? I mean, except for a few here and there? Does no one get involved or have anything to say about their Rio's anymore? I like talking about them, but seems no one else does, unless they have a problem, and then, only one or two answer. Is anyone out there???
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by kennybeeak
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Jul 15, 2008 (9:19 am)
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Yes, I do read them. Some don't concern me, such as the one above about air conditioning, as I do not have air conditioning. Others do, such as a recent series about timing belt failures, which I read with interest, and intend to act on when my Rio reaches about 50,000 miles. But I had nothing to say that others had not already said. I did contribute to the discussion about gasoline mileage, but that was my only contribution. But yes, I do faithfully read the posts.
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