20 Most Recent 2009 Kia Spectra - Page 2 Questions & Answers

This vehicle has non servicable bearings. These bearing/hub assemblies can last the life of the vehicle. If one becomes noisey/loose then replacement is necessary. There is no actual mileage replacement interval.

This is going to floor you. If you still have the owners manual look up your fuses. You'd be amazed how one fuse controls MANY items on you car.I'd check that first. Hope it helps.

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Definitely an electrical problem. I guess an internal short to a bus communication wire or a short to ground. Have you had any damages recently? Or any major repairs that could have affected the wiring harness? Look for physical damage and try to bend/ twist/ manipulate the wiring to provoke the fault.

check your bulb and the connection at back.

I have a Chilton/Haynes repair manual for Kia products, but they only go up to 2002 Sephia/Spectra. You should be able to get one for your car with comparative ease. These manuals lead you through many repair procedures.

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The first thing I would do is disconnect the battery, both terminals, and let the whole system discharge 15-20 minutes or more. Then reconnect using the correct terminals and see where you are. If it doesn't help, it will need to go to the shop to track down what may have fried.

Have you driven through puddles? Have you washed your car recently? is any coolant in your system missing. If you are using anti freeze though, you should recognize the difference between water and anti freeze.

You'll need a 7/8" crows-foot and a ratchet. Then you'll have to figure out which sensor is bad as there is more than 1.

Wayne, when you turn the key on does it look normal like its ready to start? not sure if its automatic tranny or standard ,if auto try starting in netural or moving shifter while holding key in start possion do you think battery has enough power to start ,try jump starting it, if standard tranny,be sure clutch is all the way in, (im just saying that to be sure) .Woody

Standard Trans? Only a guess on my part, as I do not know the cars drivetrain I would say every 4 years or 36K (60,000 miles) Not hurting anything just changing it,better than what most people do & that is nothing

There is a TSB from kia that suggests jacking up the front of the car and run the engine. That sound is caused by engine coolant going through the heater core inside your car. I will also try to bleed the system.

You evaporative vapor recovery system is at fault here, please see your dealer as this is covered under the emission control extened warranty.

2 hours and the $ of the belt it should be done 5 years or 100, km which comes first 100, miles or 5 yrs

Mr. AKRAM,Hard to say it but if it is as I believe on understanding to what you said,possible the Automatic Transmission has been drained because the oil cooler pipe found broken. Meaning that the gear box has overheated and seized. Crossing my fingures not this happening.