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Try replace fuel filter and the air filter easy to do and cheap...
Also...If this doesn't work, and or you have replaced virtually every component on the motor (O2 Sensors, Coil Packs ect) IT IS THE WUSSY GROUND WIRE COMING FROM THE MOTOR TO THE FRAME OF THE CAR!!! This is what plagued My 02 Rio for the last year+ and when I took off the wire, it was all crunchy and SUPER under-rated for its size...it should be at least a 6 gauge wire instead of the factory installed 10 gauge. Go to hardware store and get yourself 1.5 ft, with crimp on COPPER ends, make your own and reinstall. After this super easy, and stupid fix...this car is now running better, starting easier, more power (like Kia's have power to begin with)...and it cost me about $7 with the wire and connectors to fix. The ECU upgrade doesn't work I've heard...and people have left their kia's at dealerships for months at a time to no avail. I truly believe this simple wire is the root of most all stalling and drivability issues and it sad to see that in all other sites no one has tried this yet. so GOOD LUCK!
It could also be the Throttle Position Sensor if your car idles high then stalls upon startup.
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How many valves does the 2002 Kia Rio have?
The 2002 Kia Rio has 16 valves.
What size engine does the 2002 Kia Rio have?
The 2002 Kia Rio has an inline 4 engine.
What kind of transmission does the 2002 Kia Rio have?
The 2002 Kia Rio has a 5-speed manual.
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The 2002 Kia Rio is a gas-powered vehicle.
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The 2002 Kia Rio is 5 ft. 5.9 in. (65.9 in.) wide.
What is the turning circle of the 2002 Kia Rio?
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The 2002 Kia Rio has double overhead cam (DOHC).
How long is the 2002 Kia Rio?
The 2002 Kia Rio is 13 ft. 9.9 in. (165.9 in.) long.
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How tall is the 2002 Kia Rio?
The height of the 2002 Kia Rio is 4 ft. 8.7 in. (56.7 in.).
