# KIA Spectra Air Conditioning

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-air-conditioning/49178>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** airconditioning, spectra, kia\
**Created:** [May 22, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-air-conditioning/49178 "2010-05-22T12:24:11Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![thenunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4491bb/32.png) [@thenunz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thenunz)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-air-conditioning/49178/1 "2010-05-22T12:24:11Z")

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I have a few problems with the A/C in my 2002 KIA Spectra.  
  
  
  
 1) In order to turn on the a/c, you have play around with the fan and fresh/recirc buttons. Usually, fan on low and fresh air will work. Then when you press the a/c button it will turn green and you her the condenser kick in. Otherwise, nothing happens.  
  
  
  
 2) Last summer the a/c was a little weak, this year it is very weak. I saw a recharge kit w/leak stop at the parts store for $50. If it is not too difficult, I will give it a try. I never did any a/c work.  
  
  
  
 3) The blower seems to be not as strong as it used to be. It used to force 1 vent to shut, so I wedged a piece of paper to keep it open. Now, paper not needed. Also, the passenger side is noticeably weaker. I pulled out the blow and small hose. Cleaned up some debris but that didn’t seem to make a difference.  
  
  
  
 Thanks for any advice.

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2010, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-air-conditioning/49178/2 "2010-05-22T16:00:56Z")

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The only suggestion I can make is to take it to a shop that does automotive AC work.

Sorry.