Kia Rio Service Bulletins (2003)
16 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD055_R1
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
Associated Products (199)2022 Kia Carnival2022 Kia K52022 Kia Sportage2022 Kia Stinger2022 Kia Telluride2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia K52021 Kia K9002021 Kia Niro2021 Kia Rio2021 Kia Sedona2021 Kia Seltos2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Stinger2021 Kia Telluride2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte+ 179 moreAssociated Documents - March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS539
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Associated Products (147)Associated Documents - January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
Associated Products (129)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul+ 109 moreAssociated Documents - November 4, 2016•Document ID: 10109777Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN085
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
Associated Products (129)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul+ 109 moreAssociated Documents - April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10183431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS443
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
Associated Products (127)2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage+ 107 moreAssociated Documents - December 6, 2013•Document ID: 10091489Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA046
- Date Added:
- February 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL, THEN REFERENCE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM/ REPAIR PROCEDURES/ INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT SECTION FOR THE CORRECT ATF CHECK/FILL PROCEDURES.
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - August 28, 2008•Document ID: 10026726Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- KT-2008082201
- Date Added:
- December 9, 2008
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
Associated Products (61)2008 Kia Amanti2008 Kia Optima2008 Kia Rio2008 Kia Rondo2008 Kia Sedona2008 Kia Sorento2008 Kia Spectra2008 Kia Sportage2007 Kia Amanti2007 Kia Optima2007 Kia Rio2007 Kia Rondo2007 Kia Sedona2007 Kia Sorento2007 Kia Spectra2007 Kia Sportage2006 Kia Amanti2006 Kia Optima2006 Kia Rio2006 Kia Sedona+ 41 moreAssociated Documents - December 1, 2007•Document ID: 10024032Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 106
- Date Added:
- March 3, 2008
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryRIO (BC) ENGINE HARD TO START, RUNS ROUGH AND STALLS -- WHAT TO CHECK -- CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP) TONE RING. *NJ
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 1, 2005•Document ID: 10016737Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsUNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 84
- Date Added:
- September 28, 2005
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHLINE FAQS. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4. *TT
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 1, 2005•Document ID: 10015272Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 82
- Date Added:
- July 13, 2005
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryIMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - April 13, 2004•Document ID: 10007265Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04132004
- Date Added:
- June 7, 2004
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPENDING RECALL RELATING TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. KIA HAS EXPANDED THE RANGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - February 1, 2004•Document ID: 10005614Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 034R
- Date Added:
- March 8, 2004
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTHIS REVISED BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN MODELS PRODUCED FROM 5/4/00 THROUGH 10/31/02. *TT
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 30, 2004•Document ID: 10005649Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 034
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2004
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC034 TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). VEHICLES EXPERIENCING STALLING DURING IDLING OR AT NEAR STOPPING CONDITIONS. LETTERS TO KIA SERVICE MANAGERS, DEALERS AND QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SHEET. *TT
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 1, 2004•Document ID: 10015755Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 76
- Date Added:
- August 11, 2005
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryVACUUM LEAK AFTER TSB SC036. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 1, 2004•Document ID: 10005653Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 034
- Date Added:
- March 10, 2004
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN MODELS PRODUCED FROM 5/4/00 THROUGH 10/31/02. *TT
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - October 1, 2003•Document ID: 10004001Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 013
- Date Added:
- November 12, 2003
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryLOW AMBIENT HARD START IN ALL 2003 AND SOME 2004 1.6 DOHC MODELS. REVISED. *TT
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