You turn on the ignition, the car works perfectly. And at the first intersection, you stall. In this article we are not talking about a problem at startup, but a cold problem. When the Kia Picanto is slightly idling when the engine is cold, the vehicle stalls. In this situation, there is naturally a concern. We will see with this article what can be the different reasons for the Kia Picanto cold hold regularly. Depending on the concerns, we will see what methods can be applied. Whatever happens, it is a concern that must be taken seriously for safety reasons. It is really better to go to your mechanic.cold-weather-Kia-Picanto

Kia Picanto engine suddenly shuts down when cold

You have been driving for a few minutes, the engine block of your Kia Picanto is cold. And the latter will suddenly cut. This is a concern that is found on almost all vehicles. In this situation, you need to check several components. The pressure regulator . When cold, the pressure in your engine is not necessarily the same. A regulator concern can therefore occur and cause pressure dissimilarities, and consequently engine shutdowns. Once the engine is warm, the pressure stabilizes and your Kia Picanto no longer stalls. It is thus necessary to look at the state of the regulator and to carry out a replacement if necessary. An electronic problem . This is clearly the evil of our time. Electronics have a lot of benefits for cars, but also negative sides. If your Kia Picanto freezes cold, it can also be due to an electronic problem. A faulty sensor can give a bad signal on injection, for example, and cause engine shutdowns. In order to see more clearly, a check via the suitcase will be effective. An injection fault . It is a concern that can happen cold as well as hot. The consequences will sometimes vary depending on the type of concern. Indeed, it is difficult to determine an injection problem on a Kia Picanto. You must look at the condition of all the components, injectors, pump, etc. It is therefore advisable to have a more suitable audit done by a specialist. With this article we have seen the most common concerns of Kia Picanto cold stalls. Alas, this list is endless. The causes of worries are constantly diverse. Stalling for no reason is a diverted symptom of a malfunction of the engine block. A simple sensor or a simple seal can be the cause. Whatever happens, it will be necessary to continue research and resolve this concern which may worsen.