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2002 Kia Rio Repair Question


Topics covered: Test light, Starter, Battery.
Mileage: 12,500 miles.

Asked on February 3, 2012

Starter wont turn over

I've got a 2002 Kia Rio that will not start. It started as an intermittent problem:when the key was turned to the "on" position the lights, radio, etc would all come on, but when you would try to start it nothing would happen. After a few weeks of this on and off, now it won't start at all. I've replaced the ignition switch & the starter, and the battery is good. What could it be?
Avatar Asked by cbond330

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Replied on February 3, 2012

Check and test the starter relay and transmission range switch

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 3, 2012

i'm sending a schematic and check the two fuses i have marked with arrows. also check to make sure power is going through the neutral switch if an automatic or clutch switch if a stick.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on February 3, 2012

How can I make sure that power is going through the neutral safety switch?

Tiny Response from cbond330
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Replied on February 3, 2012

a test light or volt meter, you will need a helper to try to crank the car while tesing for going in and out

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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It's a rotary-style switch, so can I just use a test light ont the prongs of the plug that plug into the switch?

Tiny Response from cbond330
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yes but if you disconnect the switch you will have to jump to the other wire or leave it plugged in an djust hit teh prongs on teh switch with the test light.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Because its a rotary switch, I can't simply unplug it from the tranny and touch the prongs

Tiny Response from cbond330
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then probe the wires you have a schematic. if you dont 'know how to do this then have a pro check it out.

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