Kia Spectra Questions Maintenance & Repair

2003 Kia Spectra Cranks Slowly And Won't Start When Engine Hot.

Things replaced/checked: Battery, alternator, starter, timing belt, thermostat, coolant temp switch. Starts normally once the engine is cool or barely warm. If the engine is hot from running in traffi...

My 2003 Kia Spectra Wont Go Over 30 Mph

My car wont go over 30mph. It sounds like it wants to go into gear but it doesnt.

What's That Whining Noise?

5 months ago, I had the timing belt and water pump replaced. Recently, an intermittent, high pitched whining sound has started, seemingly from the water pump area. The water pump was replaced last wee...

Does Warranty Cover Tune Up In My 2009 Kia

Hi I have 3 years left on my 2009 kia spectra warranty. Do tune ups usually get covered under this warranty?

How Long Does It Take To Replace A Water Pump In A 2006 Kia Spectra 5?

Do I Have To Replace The Whole Front Wheel Hub If It Bearing Is Making A No...

i have a wheel bearing that is bad took to a shop one says they have to replace the whole hub other says just nee to replace the bearing one price was 298.00 to remove and replace the bearing other sa...

Kia Auto Trans

i have this kia that when i first start it it pulls fine then after 2mins. its like putting it in nuetral

Tranny Filter?

Is there a transmission filter under the pan like most vehicles? I can't seem to find a filter kit that is compatible with my set-up. My transmission pan has 19 bolts.

Kia Spectra 2009 Automatic Stickshift

My Automatic StickShift is stuck in park y won't shift. How do you fix this? What is the price range to fix it based on a minor to major problem? The car sounds great y turns on it just stopped shifti...

Where Is The Fuel Filter Located And How Do I Replace It?

Would like to replace it myself rather than go into a mechanic. Thanks!

Any Tips On Changing Front Brake Pads?

thanks, will

Broken Trunk Latch

The trunk latch does not catch. It can no longer be opened from the inside of the car as it seems that the latch remains open. I do not see any spring at the top of the latch in the trunk - did it b...

Front End Noise

I just bought a 2003 Spectra. I've noticed a noise that sounds like its coming from the front drive axle. Does anyone know what this might be? I really like the car and @ 32mpg I got a great deal

Electrical

I recently tried to jump the battery and mistakingly crossed the cables. I removed them right away and corrected them. The Car started right away and runs perfectly but some things aren't working eg. ...

I Have A 2004 Kia Spectra That Makes A High Pitch Squeek On Left Side Of En...

Why Would My 2005 Kia Spectra Start Increasing Brake Booster Vacuum Pressur...

There is no rhyme or reason to when the brakes are going to suddenly start coming on by themselves. I can turn off the engine and sit or remove the vacuum line from the booster to release the pressure...

How To Align Low Beam Headlight On 2004 Kia Spectra

My Car Doesnt Slip It Just Stumbles In Place While Driving And Tends To Rev...

Engine revs up while tapping on the brakes and stumbles while while driving. The car doesn't stumble back or ford it just stumbles while in place.

There Is A Ticking Noise Coming From Under The Hood Of The Car. What Could ...