A malfunction of central locking is quite unpleasant. From time to time it can also be dangerous, because you can get stuck in it. According to the styles of cars, the centralized closings start automatically when you close the doors, for others you will have to activate it manually. We will now discover what will be the most usual malfunctions and how to go about fixing them.
The central locking of your Kia Rio 4 no longer works
Some clues can help you find the breakdown. Among other things compared to the number of doors that have this problem. So let's take a closer look.
Kia Rio 4: central locking no longer works on one of the doors
First of all try to lock your door manually. If it does not show any problem, it means that the mechanism is in good condition. Your problem actually arose from somewhere else upstream. Generally this is a problem from a short circuit. In order to verify it is super simple! You will need to open the door of your Kia Rio 4 by removing the covers. Reassemble the electric cables which leave from the closing device. Inspect the electrical connections but also the good condition of the wiring. It is thus necessary to repair the problem that you have unearthed. If, on the other hand, closing is impossible manually and electrically, this means that it is the mechanism that has a problem. Don't worry, just grease it or replace it if it's really damaged.
Kia Rio 4: central locking no longer works at all
This is a problem that is super annoying. The centralized shutdown of the Kia Rio 4 really doesn't work anymore. The origin of the problem is not obvious to reveal. Let's see the most common malfunctions.
Replace fuses on your Kia Rio 4
The problem could come from a fuse wire rack. It is very simple to discern visually. In this situation you know very well what to do, just change it. It is a fairly rare problem but nevertheless it could happen.
General feeding problem
In case your car has a general power problem, it is rare that only the closure does not work. So don't worry, this is probably not your problem, you won't be on this article if it was. However, it is sometimes possible that there is a problem with the electrical connection from the power supply to the central locking device. The connection must be cleaned or the wiring replaced. It is easy to repair , the most complex is to find the short circuit.
Kia Rio 4: Change your key battery
It just happens that your key has no battery left! We can forget this problem at times, however it is your key that controls the locking system. In this situation it’s even more tailored , you just have to disassemble your key, with a screwdriver, and change the battery inside. You can post a comment in case your problem is not present in this post, to help our readers! See you soon.