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#1 of 7 2006 Kia Rio 5 Power Loss by neanderbob Dec 17, 2007 (6:18 am)
Very occasionally, as in 6-7 times in 18 months our 2006 Kia Rio 5 (manual trans) has experienced a sudden 2-3 second loss in engine power. It feels like the ignition is suddenly cut and the car decellerates quickly, not really dangerous on the highway where momentum and 5th gear keep you rolling, but around town in 2nd or 3rd gear it's certainly a big surprise for anyone following too close behind you! If in a high gear like 3rd, 4th, 5th, if you just leave the clutch engaged the engine will restart within seconds as vehicle momentum keeps the engine turning, if in a low gear you are forced to disengage the clutch, the engine will stop, but banging the clutch back out will "bump start" the car immediately. We really like this little car, besides this and it's reluctance to go into reverse it's been tremendous. Thanks for reading, anyone have info about this power loss? Replies to this message: trehorse (Jan 29, 2009 8:08 pm)
#3 of 7 Where Do These Plugs Go??? by aedude006 Feb 06, 2008 (12:31 pm)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------   I have two plugs that I do not wknow where to put, one has a single brown wire going to it, and the other has a dark blue and red wire going to it. they are both located in the front passenger side of the engine department. btw this is in a 2007 kia rio with automatic transmission, but it should be very similar in most of the 06's. please somebody take a quick look in your car to see where these go, i really need the help!
#5 of 7 computer blew up on my new 2008 Kia Rio by bustermarie Oct 31, 2008 (12:30 pm)
so i have had my car for only 2 month took in today and they found the computer has completely blown up and needs replacing. The care has been stuck in 3rd gear now till I could get it in and running rough and loud with bad gas milage. this is crazy it only has 3000 miles on it. the dealership even said they have never heard of this happening before. my concern that i have a lemon on my hands. I did love the car till this happened.
#6 of 7 Re: 2006 Kia Rio 5 Power Loss [neanderbob] by trehorse Jan 29, 2009 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: neanderbob (Dec 17, 2007 6:18 am) This happened to my Rio 5 also. To make a long story short, we figured out it was the Keys. They security chip in the key failed and needed to be reprogrammed. We figured this out when I decided to bring my spare key to the repair shop in case they needed to replace the ignition but when they tried starting it with the spare key it started with no problem. Tried again with the first key, it wouldn't start. Then with the spare and it started.
#7 of 7 RIO 1.6.Engine. by fookey Apr 29, 2009 (8:55 am)
Pls does any one know if the Hyundai Accent/Elantra.1.6 Engines can fit into KIA rio 2005. AS they are sister companies.ARE they using the same engine units. My daughter blew her 2005 KIA RIO engine.8 valves shattered 4 holes in each piston. The answer will be very much wellcomed and apperciated. Thanks in Advance.                            RIO in DISTRESS : ">   "

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