# \#spectra5

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## [2006 Kia Spectra5 passenger airbag mat/module](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra5-passenger-airbag-mat-module/123151)

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**Author:** [@MichaelH1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MichaelH1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-spectra5-passenger-airbag-mat-module/123151 "2018-08-18T00:44:03Z")

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I have a 2006 Kia Spectra 5 & apparently the passenger airbag sensor mat or module needs replaced. Can I just replace the module or the sensor mat? Companies to purchase from? On-line companies to purchase from? Or just …

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## [Soft brakes goes close to floor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-brakes-goes-close-to-floor/111983)

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**Author:** [@Joel\_Slovinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joel_Slovinski)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/soft-brakes-goes-close-to-floor/111983 "2018-02-06T04:30:37Z")

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So i push own on brakes and it goes down but not all the way before braking it seems very soft though but seems to work properly. There are no leaks the brake fluid lvl has not dropped how do i make the brake more firm s…

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## [New brakes grind and fail and i slide while trying to stop hard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-grind-and-fail-and-i-slide-while-trying-to-stop-hard/111362)

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**Author:** [@Joel\_Slovinski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joel_Slovinski)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-brakes-grind-and-fail-and-i-slide-while-trying-to-stop-hard/111362 "2018-01-17T03:12:39Z")

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I just changed front brake pads and rotors and now when i stop hard my brakes grind and kinda give out and i slide what did i do wrong

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## [Issues starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-starting/94857)

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**Author:** [@nikiwitch18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nikiwitch18)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issues-starting/94857 "2016-08-26T19:14:06Z")

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A 2005 Kia Spectra 5 with 252,000 miles will occasionally not start. In the AUX position I get lights, dash, radio. Turn to START, and there is dead silence. No clicks, stutters, or attempt to start. New starter last…

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## [HELP! Alignment Issue!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-alignment-issue/90468)

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**Author:** [@Iamthepcguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Iamthepcguy)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2015, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-alignment-issue/90468 "2015-07-04T00:40:22Z")

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Hey guys, about a month ago I changed my clutch. Being a small car I had to drop the subframe. I had help from 3 professional mechanic friends. We put everything back together right. I bought 4 brand spanking new tire…

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## [Kia warning bell sounds on right turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-warning-bell-sounds-on-right-turns/59533)

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**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")

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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 …

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## [False Warning Bell Unlocks doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/false-warning-bell-unlocks-doors/58257)

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**Author:** [@Guido1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Guido1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 6, 2010, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/false-warning-bell-unlocks-doors/58257 "2010-12-06T02:03:12Z")

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When I make a sharp right turn, the warning bell sounds! If the doors are locked at the time-they unlock!! Help!! 2005 model. 65000 miles

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## [Transaxle fluid change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-change/50723)

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**Author:** [@Zachboogie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zachboogie)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2010, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-change/50723 "2010-06-23T21:59:59Z")

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My specified transaxle fluid is 75W-85, and in doing a recent replacement, I could not find any and was told that Mobil 1 75W-90 would actually be an upgrade. I performed the drain and refill, and all went well, though n…

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## [FORTE EX (Old Spectra5)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forte-ex-old-spectra5/48239)

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**Author:** [@RAYThOM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RAYThOM)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/forte-ex-old-spectra5/48239 "2010-05-03T01:12:26Z")

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My '10 Forte EX came standard with satellite radio. Sirius... a nice concept but who needs the extra cost? Anyway, can anyone tell me if this radio can be rechipped/reprogrammed to receive HD radio or would that require …

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## [Intermittant problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-problem/46802)

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**Author:** [@Slim\_Shadetree](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slim_Shadetree)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2010, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittant-problem/46802 "2010-03-29T19:24:24Z")

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When I fill the gas tank, the car idles poorly, like a miss, stalling if I don't rev the motor, and when driving it feels like I shut the key off and turn it right back on. It only does this until about 3/4 of a tank is …
