Modern cars are more and more built with technology and although this brings us comfort, we however also undergo the down sides. Most of us are not comfortable with anything electrical on our Kia Rio 3, let alone going near the fuses on it. Sadly, summers are getting hotter and hotter, and some features like air conditioning are indispensable, so an air conditioning failure will undoubtedly effect the comfort of your vehicle. In this post, we will try to help you to resolve your fuse problems and especially to locate the turn signal fuse on your Kia Rio 3. To do this, first, we will see in which scenarios it might be important to change the turn indicator fuse on your Kia Rio 3, then where is the turn signal fuse on Kia Rio 3 .

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Why replace blinker fuses on Kia Rio 3?

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So let’s start our content on the location of theblinker fuse of your Kia Rio 3 by the benefit of changing it. You may possibly feel like your fuse is blown but you are not sure. In actual fact, if your turn signal does not work on Kia Rio 3 anymore, if you have already check that the bulb isn’t blown, it is highly possible that the fuse is the trigger. You should note that a fuse acts as a security device to prevent overvoltage on your Kia Rio 3 . It will be a resistor, of a filament, more or less thick, which will let pass a specified tension and which will break if the tension is too strong. Hence the fact that they are transparent, you can check them and verify that the filament is still intact with a very easy visual check. Generally speaking, you will want to replace the turn signal fuse of a Kia Rio 3 when it doesn’t work anymore for no apparent explanation .

Where is the turn signal fuse on Kia Rio 3?

We will now look for where the blinker fuse on your Kia Rio 3 is. The turn indicators are linked to several electronic elements and there might be several fuses linked to it on your motor vehicle based on the year and options it has. However, in addition to the fuses, there is also a relay that manages the correct operation of your air conditioning. We will one by one help you locate the fuse and turn signal relay on your Kia Rio 3 .

Replacement of the internal turning indicator fuses of your Kia Rio 3

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We will first focus on the internal fuses of your Kia Rio 3’s turn signals. To do this you will have to go to the fuse box of your car . If you can’t locate it, take note that it is close to your steering wheel, you will locate its exact position thanks to the manual of your Kia Rio 3.

  • Read the manual on the cover of the fuse box to locate the turn signal fuse(s) of your Kia Rio 3 , check all the fuses with the word “lights” in their names.
  • Take out the turn signal fuse(s) attentively with pliers and check the condition of the filament.
  • If one of them fails, replace it with a new fuse. As a last solution, you can take your vehicle to your mechanic so that he can take a closer look at the trigger of your problem.
  • After you change the turn indicator fuse in your motor vehicle, reassemble and test your lights.

Replacement of the turn signal fuse relay of your Kia Rio 3

Finally, we will now see how to check the status of the blinker relay in your motor vehicle. To do this, you will need to go to your engine unit compartment side:

  • Open the fuse box of your Kia Rio 3, it’s close to your battery under a plastic cover.
  • Verify the inside of the cover for the position of the turn signal relay, or check your instruction manual if you can’t find it. This is usually the air conditioning compressor relay.
  • Reverse the relay with another relay to test your turning lights, or replace it with a new one

You now know how to find the turn signal fuse of your motor vehicle , if you are looking for other fuses like the starter fuse on Kia Rio 3, or the horn fuse, do not think twice to seek advice from our articles dedicated to these fuses.

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