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2005 Kia Rio Base 4dr Sedan Manual

2005 Kia Rio
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Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sedan, Sub-Compact
25 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
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January 12, 2013, 1:14 pm

Erin K
 

Question: Squeaky sounds

When I have my heat on my car will make a squeaky sound when i stop and randomly when im driving. I have to turn the heat off and rev the engine to make it stop. Also if its dark and i have my heat, lights, and radio on my lights dim and radio sometimes shuts off. I replaced all my belts as well as my alternator this past summer.


January 17, 2013, 7:50 pm

Richard W
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The alternator belt is loose. It just need to be tightened up.


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