Kia Rio Door Latch Repair/ Installation - Door Locks FIXED 2012-2017 

I hope this video helps you repair your kia rio door latch! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!

how in the world did you get the little plastic covers off in the handle and in the door pocket?

Hi I'm asking if my door Lach problem possibly replace, or need to repair, the motor or assembly aucator, ty👍

Hi thanks for the Videos, i just bought a 2013 Kia Rio a couple of months ago and wouldnt you know it, the passeger door wont open with the controller, do you have a link where we can buy this part or the part #, and would realy appreciat it if you could do a video on replacing latch the one in the Trunk, and how to diagnose and fix heated seats, cz guess what they stopped working too :) thanks

i have a 2013 kia optima .Would this be the same ? great video

If All doors lock but only driver door unlock unless you unlock manually wpuld be this??

Hi, nice video very, but what if the door is permanently locked shut? Any suggestions on how to proceed? I see you disconnected the battery, does that disengage the central locking by any chance?

Very helpful. Thank you.

how similar would this be to a forte koup? Also would i only need to purchase the Latch Assembly in order to make the change?

we have a 2013 rio hatchback. the lock will not unlock on the passenger door using the fob but we can manually unlock from inside the car. Do you think it is the actuator and not the button? What is the likelihood this will happen with the other doors?

Thanks so much for this! Any chance you might have some insight on a related problem I'm having with my 2012 Rondo? The power lock on the front driver's side door still kind of works, but the key entry/lock doesn't, and the whole lock mechanism is malfunctioning. If the manual switch on the interior is in the "unlock" position to start, the power lock won't lock. The key also will not lock the door. Meanwhile, if the manual switch is in the "unlock" position, the power lock won't UNLOCK it (neither will the key!), so I have to manually unlock it from the inside. BUT, if the manual switch is positioned just right - sort of in the middle between lock and unlock - the power lock WILL unlock/lock the door (while the key still does nothing) except now the mechanism seems confused. Every time I open the door, it will lock and unlock several times in a row by itself, and randomly land on either lock or unlock. It will land on unlock even when the keys are in the ignition and even if the car is on - which it shouldn't be able to do. This has resulted in me getting locked out of my car with the car running when I've forgotten to hit the power unlock button on the fob twice to unlock the rest of the doors. Luckily I was at home and had access to a spare fob in the house, but that's scary. Any idea what's going on?

i have a 2017 kia rio and my driver side door doesnt fully engage into lock . it has power and moves when i press on key fob just doesnt lock all the way .

Gr8 info to DYI. I have a 2007 Kia Rio LX that appears to have a separate actuator. Very similar door layout. Not sure if my latch or the actuator is faulty (2 separate items in my car and actuator quite pricey). FAULT:- Front Drivers door wont unlock unless I turn key to left and lift outside handle (The key has no remote unlock/lock button). This action does not unlock other doors but other door work together with central locking action. The drivers door internal lock/unlock latch is jammed locked and seems to be a stuck cable, cannot open door from inside. When I put to key in the ignition I hear the drivers door actuator pulsing for a short time but nothing else occurs. Am I correct in saying only the latch is faulty as all mechanical cables go into it.

Nice simple video. I think I will give it a go. Do you have a part number?

Says "fix" but instead replaces with a brand new piece.

Where u buy the parts?

Will you fix mine ?

😅 Should be listed as a removal and reinstall didn't look like we were fixing much of anything

This is not fixed. This is replacement.

Great video, I have a Kia Rio 2012 4 doors hatchback, right hand driven and the actuator of the driver door is not working, now I know how to change it thank to you. Would you help me confirm if the right part number is 81321 1W040 I will get it online and I am trying to get the correct one. Thank you