# \#spectra **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/spectra/3733.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Kia Spectra sloshing noise: air in the coolant](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-sloshing-noise-air-in-the-coolant/77054)
**Author:** [@Gertrude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gertrude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2013, 5:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-sloshing-noise-air-in-the-coolant/77054 "2013-01-31T05:06:51Z")
Does anyone with a Kia Spectra have a problem with coolant swishing around behind the dashboard? Has anyone discovered a permanent repair for this? After having the coolant purged of air, it is quiet for, at best, 2 mo… --- ## [2007 Kia Spectra Missing When First Warms Up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-missing-when-first-warms-up/76277)
**Author:** [@Lindie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2012, 9:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-spectra-missing-when-first-warms-up/76277 "2012-12-24T09:10:44Z")
I just replaced the ignition coil as recommended by the computer and the car ran fine for a few days. Now it starts missing about a mile after starting, for a while. Then it almost never misses after it is fully warmed… --- ## [Kia eating batteries](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-eating-batteries/75853)
**Author:** [@michigan-girl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michigan-girl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2012, 10:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-eating-batteries/75853 "2012-12-02T10:08:47Z")
i have a 2001 kia spectra and it has 190,000 miles on it. in the last year ive had to replace the batterie 3 times( which is under warinty thankfully) but it keeps going on me and needing to be jumped. when tested the ba… --- ## [I think my 2003 Kia Spectra is trying to kill me or trap me inside](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-2003-kia-spectra-is-trying-to-kill-me-or-trap-me-inside/75789)
**Author:** [@lafemmeflora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lafemmeflora)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2012, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-2003-kia-spectra-is-trying-to-kill-me-or-trap-me-inside/75789 "2012-11-29T00:29:02Z")
So about 2 yrs ago my \>$10,000.00 2003 Kia Spectra began to show her age or rage against me. It started with her driver door, after years of frequent use/abuse it occassionally would no longer remain propped open. This i… --- ## [Clutch progressively sticks to the floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-progressively-sticks-to-the-floor/74279)
**Author:** [@6achill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/6achill)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-progressively-sticks-to-the-floor/74279 "2012-08-25T16:43:02Z")
I drive a 2004 Kia spectra (base model) w/ 93k My clutch would start out fine as I start the car, but after pressing on the clutch pedal for about 40-60 times on one trip, it'll start to loose pressure & becomes stick… --- ## [Brake Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-issue/74154)
**Author:** [@DJones7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJones7)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-issue/74154 "2012-08-18T22:47:57Z")
Hello, I recently had repair done on my 2003 Kia Spectra 4-door sedan. My passenger window had been broken out from a theft, and also my power steering pump had been broken and was replaced. Over the past few days i… --- ## [Won't shift into 3rd when it's cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-shift-into-3rd-when-its-cold/71231)
**Author:** [@wolfwheels1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolfwheels1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2012, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-shift-into-3rd-when-its-cold/71231 "2012-03-03T00:12:43Z")
My wife has a 03 kia spectra that won't shift into 3rd gear\[Automatic\] when it's cold.The trans. filter and fluid have been change and it was fine for about 3 mos.until today.Any help would be great I'm lost on this.Talk… --- ## [Replacing a marker/placement bulb on 2008 Kia Spectra](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-marker-placement-bulb-on-2008-kia-spectra/41036)
**Author:** [@mandj1218](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mandj1218)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2011, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-marker-placement-bulb-on-2008-kia-spectra/41036 "2011-09-06T21:01:46Z")
I have a 2008 Kia Spectra EX, and the passenger side running light (they call it the marker or placement bulb) has just blown. I have the replacement, but I am having a devil of a time trying to remove the old bulb. … --- ## [2004 Kia spectra knocking w/ possible oil overfill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-spectra-knocking-w-possible-oil-overfill/64084)
**Author:** [@litlsuzzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/litlsuzzy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-kia-spectra-knocking-w-possible-oil-overfill/64084 "2011-04-29T00:41:21Z")
My husband drove the car all day Tuesday. When I started it on Wednesday, it was making a very small tic tic tic sound. I recognized it from when I took it to a quick lube place and they forgot to put oil in it. I told … --- ## [Kia Air/Heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-air-heat/62915)
**Author:** [@Eagan1978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Eagan1978)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-air-heat/62915 "2011-03-23T17:52:07Z")
I have a 2004 Kia Spectra (it is actually a 04/05 split year that generally takes the 05 parts) and when we turn on the car, sometimes the air conditioning/heat doesn't work. I can feel a little cold/warm coming out, bu… --- ## [I think my Kia Spectra is Dying](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-kia-spectra-is-dying/49752)
**Author:** [@whatizzit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/whatizzit)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2011, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-my-kia-spectra-is-dying/49752 "2011-02-25T04:33:06Z")
After driving 1 to 2 miles, the speedometer on my 2004 Kia Spectra momentarily jumps up 5 or 10 mph and the radio cuts out for about 3 seconds. The following morning, the starter turns over fine, but the car won't start.… --- ## [06 Kia Spectra Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-kia-spectra-wont-start/60940)
**Author:** [@06KiaSpectra](https://community.cartalk.com/u/06KiaSpectra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-kia-spectra-wont-start/60940 "2011-02-05T20:52:51Z")
Here's my problem. I have had 2 separate shops look at my car. The car won't start. The fuel pump won't run. Here is what has been done thus far. Replaced fuel pump, replaced relays, replaced fuses, replaced fuel pu… --- ## [Starting the Car in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-the-car-in-cold-weather/60776)
**Author:** [@philigan\_85](https://community.cartalk.com/u/philigan_85)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-the-car-in-cold-weather/60776 "2011-02-01T23:09:50Z")
Hello all. I am currently driving a 2004 Kia Spectra as a rental car and living up in the mountains in Colorado. Last night we had temperatures below 0 and this morning I could not get my Car started. I try to get it … --- ## [Kia warning bell sounds on right turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-warning-bell-sounds-on-right-turns/59533)
**Author:** [@Guido1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guido1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-warning-bell-sounds-on-right-turns/59533 "2011-01-04T21:26:27Z")
My car unlocked the doors and sounded the warning bell when making rt. hand turns! I found the problem was a loose doorlatch. This latch was held in with three bevelhead machine screws!! Nothing else! Red loctite and … --- ## [Sounds of Water Under Floorboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-of-water-under-floorboard/58195)
**Author:** [@notanartist](https://community.cartalk.com/u/notanartist)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2010, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sounds-of-water-under-floorboard/58195 "2010-12-01T21:27:17Z")
Hi - I bought a new car 2 years ago, and for the past few months, I've noticed sounds of water sloshing around under the passenger side front floorboard. It's usually when I stop or turn, and definitely louder when it r… --- ## [Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes/57733)
**Author:** [@lgolden55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lgolden55)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2010, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes/57733 "2010-11-19T17:59:30Z")
I have a 2002 Kia Spectra and when you step on the brake sometime you have to pump them up for it to stop. But while you have your feet on the pedal it slowly goes down to the floor. What is causing this --- ## [How Much Damage is Likely?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-damage-is-likely/57284)
**Author:** [@littlebopeep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/littlebopeep)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-damage-is-likely/57284 "2010-11-15T03:04:25Z")
A few nights ago, I was merrily driving along a major interstate in the middle lane at about 60mph. Out of nowhere, a very stupid driver doing at least 80mph or higher attempted to switch from the right lane to the far … --- ## [Unusual noise when turning right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-noise-when-turning-right/55974)
**Author:** [@hankcs2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hankcs2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2010, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unusual-noise-when-turning-right/55974 "2010-10-14T15:01:30Z")
I have a 2008 Kia Spectra with 52,000 miles. About a month ago I started noticing a metalic spinning type sound coming from the back right of my vehicle when turning right. The noise is now getting louder and louder. Any… --- ## [2008 Kia often fails to start right away](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-often-fails-to-start-right-away/53882)
**Author:** [@jalcott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jalcott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-kia-often-fails-to-start-right-away/53882 "2010-08-21T19:06:10Z")
Sometimes I can't get my 2008 Kia to start for several minutes. It is a fuel issue. It works great at the dealership. --- ## [My crazy kia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-crazy-kia/53520)
**Author:** [@danielmc83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielmc83)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-crazy-kia/53520 "2010-08-14T15:15:55Z")
I recently went for a car inspection test after having a new battery and radiator in my car, when i got there the shop man told methat i would need to drive around for about ten more hours so that he could get a proper r… --- ## [My Crazy Kia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-crazy-kia/51276)
**Author:** [@danielmc83](https://community.cartalk.com/u/danielmc83)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-crazy-kia/51276 "2010-07-28T20:15:34Z")
I just recently purchased a used Kia with the understanding that all it needed was a new thermostat, well since then I have had to put in a new radiator and a new battery. I was told that I will need new brakes and that … --- ## [Checking Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-repairs/51994)
**Author:** [@RoseCalo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RoseCalo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2010, 6:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-repairs/51994 "2010-07-18T06:29:53Z")
Would a service garage check on another garages repair work? The reason I ask is that I just got my brakes replaced at the car dealers garage and wondering if they really did the replacement. --- ## [Creaking Kia](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-kia/50679)
**Author:** [@marie10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marie10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2010, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-kia/50679 "2010-06-23T20:15:39Z")
I just bought an 06 Kia Spectra and there is a loud and steady creaking noise coming from the back that continues the whole time the car is in motion. It creaks louder going over bumps. Anyone know what this could be? … --- ## [KIA Spectra Air Conditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-air-conditioning/49178)
**Author:** [@thenunz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thenunz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2010, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-spectra-air-conditioning/49178 "2010-05-22T16:00:56Z")
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 pre… --- ## [2003 Kia Spectra Transmission Question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-kia-spectra-transmission-question/46486)
**Author:** [@zysmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zysmith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-kia-spectra-transmission-question/46486 "2010-03-25T20:42:27Z")
My daughters 2003 Kia's automatic transmission seems to slip in first gear when accelerating from a stop, however if it is placed in first gear, it accelerates normally. Is this a common problem and what could be the is… --- ## [Spectra Premium vs AC Delco Fuel Pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spectra-premium-vs-ac-delco-fuel-pump/46590)
**Author:** [@kresso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kresso)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2010, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spectra-premium-vs-ac-delco-fuel-pump/46590 "2010-03-25T14:09:28Z")
I have a question about the fuel pump to buy. I already bought from Napa, but can return, the fuel pump, the wires, and the fuel pump filter. These are AC Delco parts. All this ran me almost exactly 100 dollars, with the… --- ## [KIA shift lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-shift-lock/46302)
**Author:** [@BLanstein](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BLanstein)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2010, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-shift-lock/46302 "2010-03-19T22:04:32Z")
I have a 2006 KIA Spectra automatic that shifts hard into 3rd gear sometimes. I had it serviced at 30,000 by a dealer and the problem went away. It's now back at 50,000, but the dealer can't tell me why it's happening … --- ## [Kia Window Regulator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-window-regulator/46191)
**Author:** [@thenunz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thenunz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-window-regulator/46191 "2010-03-16T22:49:28Z")
I have an 2002 Kia Spectra. The Front Passenger side power window regulator broke. The up cable broke off its plastic mount and it caused the cable to kink. The motor is fine. Can I purchase a manual regulator and use… --- ## [Blower motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor/44299)
**Author:** [@robaline](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robaline)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2010, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blower-motor/44299 "2010-02-11T23:20:11Z")
My blower motor goes on then goer off and will come back on after about ten minutes. Now it hasn't come back on. --- ## [Transmission- To service or not to service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-to-service-or-not-to-service/44020)
**Author:** [@adamvf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamvf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 8:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-to-service-or-not-to-service/44020 "2010-02-09T08:55:38Z")
I recently bought a used 2001 Kia Spectra from a private seller. To the sellers knowledge she has never had the transmission serviced. I have not noticed any burning smells off of the transmission dipstick The colo… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/spectra/3733.md?match_all_tags=true&tags%5B%5D=spectra) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/spectra/3733.md?match_all_tags=true&page=2&tags%5B%5D=spectra)