2002 Kia Rio Check engine light

2002 KIA RIO
85,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JHERMANN
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What does it mean when the check engne light comes on. I have had a new engine put in at 60000 miles and the belts have been changed to. Is this a major think? Please let me know. jhermann@osceola.org
Jun 29, 2009 at 12:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The engine light will come on if there is an electrical problem, sensor, engine misfire, emissions problem... What the light indicates is there is a trouble code stored in the computer. What I recommend is to take the car to a nationally recognized parts store and have them scan the computer for codes. Most stores will do it for free, so three is no money out of pocket for you and you'll know why the light came on.

Let me know what you find.
Joe
Jul 12, 2009 at 3:55 PM
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