KNOWN FAULTS · Kia
Known faults for the Kia Picanto (I).
2004–2011 · Petrol / Diesel
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 1.0 / 1.1 (Petrol) · 1.1 CRDi (Diesel)
Applies if: First-generation Picanto.
Crankshaft pulley and sensors on the first-generation PicantoEngine
- 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.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.0 / 1.1Petrol
- 1.1 CRDiDiesel