- Engine / equipment
- Kia Picanto I (1.0 and 1.1 petrol, 1.1 CRDi)
- Period mentioned
- 2004–2011
- Symptoms
- Noises from the front pulley and, in serious cases, engine failure; the engine stalls or will not start because of the crankshaft or camshaft sensors (P0340); a clutch that wears quickly in town and gears that are hard to engage.
- Possible cause described
- The crankshaft-pulley bolts were too short and caused some engine failures; Kia ran a free service action with improved parts. The crankshaft and camshaft sensors fail often.
- Check for the garage
- Ask Kia by VIN whether the pulley action was done; read codes if the engine stalls; test the clutch and every gear.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Kia
Crankshaft pulley and sensors on the first-generation Picanto
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Ask Kia by VIN whether the pulley action was done; read codes if the engine stalls; test the clutch and every gear.
What are the symptoms?
Noises from the front pulley and, in serious cases, engine failure; the engine stalls or will not start because of the crankshaft or camshaft sensors (P0340); a clutch that wears quickly in town and gears that are hard to engage.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Kia
- Engine / equipment
- Kia Picanto I (1.0 and 1.1 petrol, 1.1 CRDi)
- Period mentioned
- 2004–2011
Which fault codes appear?
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Kia Picanto (I)2004–2011
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