Recalls: Kia LD Cerato
Overview
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Recalls: Kia LD Cerato
No recall information is available for the Kia LD Cerato. To search for recalls of Kia models, please visit Product Safety Recalls Australia: Kia.
Problems and faults: Kia LD Cerato
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Kia LD Cerato
- The Kia LD Cerato’s engine may fail to start, misfire, idle roughly or hesitate due a slipped timing belt.
- The air conditioning may stop working – this may be due to a faulty triple-switch or a thermister (located under the dash).
- Clicking and popping sounds from the speakers may be due to interference from mobile phone signals.
- The ‘check engine’ light may illuminate and provide a trouble code for the front oxygen sensor due to faulty terminals in a wiring connector.
- The engine may misfire, hesitate and/or stall due to problems with the evaporation control system, particularly the canister close valve (CCV).
- The key may become stuck in the ignition due to maladjustment of the transmission-key interlock cable or interference between the interlock cable and the parking brake cable.
- If the transmissions slips or flares when shifting from second to third gear, the powertrain control module (PCM) may require reprogramming.
