I inherited a 2007 Kia Rio that has not been driven in over 1 year. Do I need a new battery or can the current one be charged?

I inherited a 2007 Kia Rio that has not been driven in over 1 year. Do I need a new battery or can the current one be charged? 1 Answer

Why is my Kia Rio not starting after I put a new alternator in? 5 Answers

Had old alternator tested and it was bad, so I replaced it with a brand new alternator. Once the new alternator was in, turned the key in the ignition, and nothing happened. The car would not start. T...

2010 kia rio will not start has a brand new battery 1 Answer

my 2010 kia rio will not start and has a new battery

I have a 2014 Kia Rio LX. It starts perfect when cold. I parked it for about 15 min's. came out & if wouldn't turn over. Turned the key and nothing. I did it 5-6 times & it started. I checked the battery & it is showing 13.1v. Terminals are clean & tight. I did remove them & clean the post, even though there was No sign of corrosion. My question is, is there a relay somewhere that could be beginning to fail ? 1 Answer

As I said above... I parked it for about 15 min's. Came out & it wouldn't turn over, Just clicked. After about 6-8 try's, it started. I went home & checked the battery. Posts were clean & clamps w...

I have a 2004 Kia Rio, it has been squealing since I changed the alt. Since then I have replaced the alt, water pump and water pump and it started squealing agin. 1 Answer

I have a Kia Rio 2004. I had to change the alt about a year ago and since then I had to replace about 5 alt belts. I have also replaced the alt, water pump and timing belt and it still squeals