# \#spectra **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/spectra/3733.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2006 Kia Spectra only blows air/heat when I hit a bump in the road](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-only-blows-air-heat-when-i-hit-a-bump-in-the-road/177068)
**Author:** [@brookewestphal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brookewestphal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-only-blows-air-heat-when-i-hit-a-bump-in-the-road/177068 "2021-05-25T22:22:30Z")
When I turn my car on, my AC/ heat won’t blow until I hit a speed bump or a pot hole. Then it starts blowing like normal. On hot summer days, I have to drive around looking for a speed bump to hit just for it to come on. … --- ## [2004 Kia Spectra alternator issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-spectra-alternator-issue/175295)
**Author:** [@emeraldstranquility](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emeraldstranquility)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-spectra-alternator-issue/175295 "2021-02-20T21:39:55Z")
Alternator gauge goes up high 17+ when all electrical is on. Lights on high beam, all interior lights on, heater on full blast, advance auto said it should be going down the gauge when all is own full blast but is going … --- ## [2002 Kia Spectra doors unlock/lock when driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-doors-unlock-lock-when-driving/155150)
**Author:** [@TravisBeller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TravisBeller)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-doors-unlock-lock-when-driving/155150 "2020-09-04T02:31:17Z")
Doors will lock/unlock randomly while driving and hazard lights flash a few times. Car alarm will sound when opening the door to get in. Sometimes the lock/unlock situation comes with a one-sound chirp like the alarm tri… --- ## [Clop Clop Clop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clop-clop-clop/78011)
**Author:** [@HoosierFan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HoosierFan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clop-clop-clop/78011 "2020-07-04T18:48:04Z")
I have a 2009 Kia Spectra with around 119,000 miles on it. A while back ago I started noticing my car making a clop clop clop sound as the wheels turn that echoes back at me when I drive by a building etc... It almost so… --- ## [2007 Kia Spectra - recurrent squeal](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-recurrent-squeal/162992)
**Author:** [@patrick04](https://community.cartalk.com/u/patrick04)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-recurrent-squeal/162992 "2020-04-17T23:41:50Z")
I own a 2007 Kia Spectra that has had a squeal that keeps recurring from my power steering pump.I have changed the the pump 3x (used) and new belt 4x already. the squeal goes away for a few hundred miles than slowly com… --- ## [Ghost in the Machine - Kia locks/unlocks itself randomly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ghost-in-the-machine-kia-locks-unlocks-itself-randomly/76287)
**Author:** [@kristinaelaine](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kristinaelaine)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ghost-in-the-machine-kia-locks-unlocks-itself-randomly/76287 "2019-07-14T05:03:57Z")
My boyfriend has a 2008 Kia Spectra that appears to have developed a mind of its own! The doors randomly lock and unlock at very odd times - usually when we are trying to enter the vehicle. We click the key fob "unlock" … --- ## [2008 Kia Spectra engine knock and white smoke when trying to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-spectra-engine-knock-and-white-smoke-when-trying-to-start/138768)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_Lee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brandon_Lee)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2019, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-spectra-engine-knock-and-white-smoke-when-trying-to-start/138768 "2019-04-22T05:23:33Z")
Hey guys. We have a 2008 Kia Spectra SX that will not start. Here’s the story. My grandfather was driving the car and started just fine. No issues or anything since he bought it last week on Saturday. He drove it everyda… --- ## [Kia Spectra Accelerating on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-accelerating-on-its-own/82044)
**Author:** [@Rochele](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rochele)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-accelerating-on-its-own/82044 "2019-04-15T04:13:50Z")
I drive a 2009 Kia Spectra. Mileage - 89,000. About a year ago, very infrequently, I started noticing that the engine would start racing when I would try to come to a stop. Now, almost every time I start the car, the e… --- ## [2003 Kia Spectra electrical problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-kia-spectra-electrical-problems/137119)
**Author:** [@Jupe\_Nupes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jupe_Nupes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2019, 10:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-kia-spectra-electrical-problems/137119 "2019-03-26T10:31:00Z")
I have a 2003 Kia spectra. It is old, and has started having electrical problems. We just moved to CA, and over Christmas Break it sat and wouldn’t start up. Dead battery, wouldn’t hold a charge, so we replaced it. Turn… --- ## [2006 kia spectra help with diagnosis](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-help-with-diagnosis/135480)
**Author:** [@Tlrbowman\_148803](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tlrbowman_148803)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2019, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-help-with-diagnosis/135480 "2019-02-27T19:51:00Z")
I have a 2006 Kia Spectra that I recently did the head gasket on. I am still working out the quirks. It wont reb much higher than about 1500 rpms, and even then it sputters, that’s obviously the TPS, however the codes th… --- ## [2006 Kia Spectra - any issues?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-any-issues/128926)
**Author:** [@nina01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nina01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra-any-issues/128926 "2018-11-15T22:33:58Z")
what are some of the issues you have had with your kia spectra and would you recommend this car as a reliable mode of transportation --- ## [Car shudders under certain acceleration, goes away when pedal fully depressed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-under-certain-acceleration-goes-away-when-pedal-fully-depressed/124152)
**Author:** [@adambrucenelson\_141633](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adambrucenelson_141633)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shudders-under-certain-acceleration-goes-away-when-pedal-fully-depressed/124152 "2018-10-09T17:13:12Z")
Hello to anybody who can help me… I have a 2005 Kia Spectra with about 160000 km on it. It has been running fine for most of its life, but last year a stalling issue and erratic, runaway idle (along with an OBD code) le… --- ## [2009 Kia Spectra LX 2.0L strut torque](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-spectra-lx-2-0l-strut-torque/119191)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Brennan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave_Brennan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-spectra-lx-2-0l-strut-torque/119191 "2018-06-13T23:38:26Z")
Doing rear struts on my step daughters 2009 Kia Spectra LX 2.0L. Wondering if anyone knows the correct torque for the nut at the top of the strut thats holds everything together thru the strut plate. --- ## [2009 Kia Spectra leak on floorboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-spectra-leak-on-floorboard/116598)
**Author:** [@SandraKeator](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandraKeator)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-spectra-leak-on-floorboard/116598 "2018-05-01T21:28:42Z")
when it rains I get water on the driver’s side floorboard. seals on windows are ok, been tested, and vents are not blocked. local mechanic says maybe cracked firewall, $1000.00 or so to fix. any easier solutions? am 7… --- ## [2007 Kia Spectra turn signals won't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-turn-signals-wont-work/115250)
**Author:** [@Joey43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joey43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-turn-signals-wont-work/115250 "2018-04-08T18:23:39Z")
My turn signals don’t work. When the proper fuse is connected, the left turn light stays illuminated. I’ve since pulled the fuse, for fear it would drain my battery. Suggestions on how to fix this? I’ve replaced the fuse… --- ## [Key is sticking in the ignition](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-is-sticking-in-the-ignition/79755)
**Author:** [@fizzgig28](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fizzgig28)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/key-is-sticking-in-the-ignition/79755 "2017-12-02T03:25:04Z")
I just bought my kia from its first owner and love it. However, one of the first issues I came across was when I tried to turn the car off and the key stuck in the ACC position. I've had this happen nearly half the time… --- ## [Can anyone identify this noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-noise/40255)
**Author:** [@falchion33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/falchion33)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 2:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-noise/40255 "2017-12-02T02:24:48Z")
I have a 2009 Kia Spectra with approx 35k miles. Tonight, I noticed a high pitched whistling noise when I was driving. It happened more often when I first started driving and would eventually go away at times. It also wo… --- ## [Smell a burning smell but not all the time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-a-burning-smell-but-not-all-the-time/109431)
**Author:** [@Sisaac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sisaac)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2017, 10:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-a-burning-smell-but-not-all-the-time/109431 "2017-11-16T10:19:31Z")
Recently I have started to notice a burning smell while driving my car. It could be while I am driving or stopped at a drive through. It doesn’t last the whole drive and it is not every time I drive. I haven’t noticed an… --- ## [Shaking steering wheel w/ a check Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-steering-wheel-w-a-check-light/59839)
**Author:** [@Astomerc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Astomerc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2017, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shaking-steering-wheel-w-a-check-light/59839 "2017-06-14T00:55:21Z")
What is wrong if your car steering wheel starts to shake and the check engine light comes on? Well 1st the light came on and now a week or so later the steering wheel has started to shake. However after driving a bit i… --- ## [Alignment and struts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-and-struts/102332)
**Author:** [@poetzack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/poetzack)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alignment-and-struts/102332 "2017-04-01T00:47:43Z")
My roommates car needs 4 struts. I was driving in a rain storm and hit a puddle just right, slamming into a curb and popped two tires. I took car to mechanic and had 2 tires put on. He told me car needs alignment. It… --- ## [Car Revs at Idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-revs-at-idle/100622)
**Author:** [@marquesewastaken](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marquesewastaken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-revs-at-idle/100622 "2017-03-01T20:04:40Z")
So I have an '01 Kia Spectra that revs like crazy in idle and acts like it wants to take off when I start the car. Background info, I just replaced my water pump and it wasn't doing it before that. Also, before all this,… --- ## [Transmission fluid disappearing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-disappearing/94014)
**Author:** [@Dawneed24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dawneed24)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2016, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-fluid-disappearing/94014 "2016-08-10T02:51:15Z")
My 2007 Kia spectra is losing transmission fluid but not leaving a spot user the car where is it going? --- ## [Lights on the dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-on-the-dashboard/94110)
**Author:** [@Dawneed24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dawneed24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lights-on-the-dashboard/94110 "2016-07-28T12:31:40Z")
Last night while driving my battery light and bake light came on and stayed on. Nothing seems wrong at least not yet ( but they are warning lights) any thoughts on what it could be? --- ## [Wandering or "toe-fighting" at freeway speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wandering-or-toe-fighting-at-freeway-speeds/93917)
**Author:** [@Humble\_Taurus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Humble_Taurus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2016, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wandering-or-toe-fighting-at-freeway-speeds/93917 "2016-07-20T22:32:58Z")
It's a 2014 Kia Spectra, not many miles. The tire shop says the alignment is dead on, no parts are worn or loose. It's exhausting to drive at freeway speeds -- constantly correcting with the steering wheel -- a little th… --- ## [Car won't start in cold despite brand new battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-in-cold-despite-brand-new-battery/83372)
**Author:** [@jones4480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jones4480)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2014, 5:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-in-cold-despite-brand-new-battery/83372 "2014-03-19T05:29:22Z")
My 2009 Kia Spectra won't start when the weather is extremely cold. I live in NH, right on the coast, and the car's parking spot affords it no protection from strong winds that we get here and therefore low temps. There … --- ## [Kia Spectra Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-transmission/83733)
**Author:** [@Walter112](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Walter112)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-transmission/83733 "2014-02-16T01:09:06Z")
Does the 2003 Kia Spectra have the same transmission as the 2002? --- ## [2002 KIA SPECTRA Gear Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-gear-problem/83618)
**Author:** [@marianne1213](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marianne1213)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2014, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-kia-spectra-gear-problem/83618 "2014-02-11T00:30:59Z")
Hello, I was wondering if anyone can help me with my 2002 Standard Kia Spectra. My car had been sitting and undriven for 6 months, after charging the battery and starting the car, I am having trouble shifting to gear. … --- ## [Kia spectra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra/83034)
**Author:** [@DODGER](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DODGER)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra/83034 "2014-01-08T20:11:35Z")
inside windows of car freezes.. What could be causing it --- ## [2004 Kia Spectra EX (2.0L Engine) - Sputters and Hesitates When Accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-spectra-ex-2-0l-engine-sputters-and-hesitates-when-accelerating/79787)
**Author:** [@gmrush](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmrush)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 3:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-spectra-ex-2-0l-engine-sputters-and-hesitates-when-accelerating/79787 "2013-06-10T03:25:06Z")
I have a 2004 Kia Spectra EX that has begun to sputter and hesitate when I am accelerating, regardless of whether I am accelerating from a standstill or on the highway. It feels like the engine is either not getting eno… --- ## [KIA SPECTRA EX 2006-possibly electrical problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-ex-2006-possibly-electrical-problem/79129)
**Author:** [@GrammyGG](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GrammyGG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2013, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-ex-2006-possibly-electrical-problem/79129 "2013-05-05T21:12:45Z")
After it was jump started 2 months ago, the following things stopped working: map lights, clock, radio, cig lighter, keyless entry, overhead lamp. I've been told it needs a computer diagnostic scan, around $75 - $99 just… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/spectra/3733.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=spectra)