Kia Rio Electrical issues

11 messages, Last post on Sep 22, 2009 at 5:02 AM

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#10 of 11 Check Engine Light issue by erokzok Aug 01, 2009 (10:56 am)
I've had my Rio since it was new back in 2002. Never had any real problems until a year ago the check engine light came on. I got out the code reader and it says it's: evaporative system fuel vent valve circuit open. I've changed the charcoal canister and all the solenoid valves around the gas tank. yet i still , even after clearing the code, get the check engine light to come on. the gas cap has already been replaced too. Does anybody know of any issues with this problem? I cant smog my car until its fixed and the dealer wants too much money to diagnos the problem yet alone fix it. Replies to this message: bprentice (Sep 22, 2009 5:02 am)
#11 of 11 Re: Check Engine Light issue [erokzok] by bprentice Sep 22, 2009 (5:02 am)
Replying to: erokzok (Aug 01, 2009 10:56 am) tighten your gas cap; i have the same problem, the first time the dealership told me i needed to have the factory issued gas cap instead of the locking gas cap i purchased, the first time the check engine light went on i had to pay $150 to get the light cleared, only to find that if i tightened my gas cap to clear the light. Something to keep in mind is that some auto parts stores will check the diagnostic lights for free.