2002 Kia Rio running hot and then stopped. No power. Won't start. Steam from radiator, not empty. What could be problem? (Kia Rio Engine Overheating No start)

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amcook	2002 Kia Rio running hot and then stopped. No power. Won't start. Steam from radiator, not empty. What could be problem? My granddaughters car, ran hot while driving, let sit for 1/2 and did not cool down, she ran it probably another 1/2 hot until it made noise and stopped on her, with now power steering or anything. There seemed to be some water but we tried to add water and it squirted out near radiator?
	In Makes & Models > Kia > Rio In Maintenance & Repair > Engine > Overheating In Maintenance & Repair > Engine > No start 1 answer - 1533 days ago
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robert137 03/07/09 11:02 pm PST

You have to let the engine cool down for a considerable period of time. It sounds like the engine may have siezed up.You need to inspect for damage.You could have a blown headgasket,blown radiator ,or worse.Good luck.

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