20 Most Recent 2004 Kia Spectra Questions & Answers

Question edited for clarity. Question moved to model category. It depends on the plug that you use. Some are Pre-Gapped.

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2004 KIA SPECTRA 1.8L L4 Spark Plug

RockAuto https://www.rockauto.com > catalog > kia,2004,spectra,1... GM Original Equipment; Conventional; Pre-Set Gap: 0.041" ($0.50 Rebate Available!).

2004 KIA SPECTRA 2.0L L4 Spark Plug

RockAuto https://www.rockauto.com > catalog > kia,2004,spectra,2... Original Center Electrode Material is Copper/Nickel; Do Not Gap, Gap is Preset. OE Fine Wire Platinum; Pre-Set Gap: 0.031". Alternate.

Check belt has correct tension....check alternator voltage regulator...check wiring at the alternator...check fuses and relays....

You will need to take off that pipe that is in the way. I can't tell what it is for by the picture or another video on youtube. But looks like heater line. Also, you might try to jack the engine up from underneath (very carefully) It may not need much more room.

no inertia switch

acqui. https://www.google.com/search?q=2004+kia+spectra+fuse+box+diagram ..

Check the fuses. https://www.google.com/search?q=2004+kia+spectra+fuse+box+diagram ..

IF there is a grinding noise then the motor is trying to move, so take out he unit and try to see if the motor works , if so the mechanism is faulty or the motor does not have power in the drive.
can be the driver switching the motor or the motor itself. Replace after testing the transistor drive.

As long as you have the right part I dont think you need to do any coding etc, just swap to new part.

Go to rockauto.Com and look up your vehicle and then the part in a/c and heating so you know what to look for then follow your heater hoses it should be between the firewall where the heater core is and the water pump or thermostat housing

I take help from online websites that have this service like helping in repair some like reliable-store have instant help.. others are a bit slow which I don't prefer... rest is up to u.. U can also get free manuals

take your door part and replace the nylon end on your rod. you can get them from the help section at zany auto parts store

Hi. Thanks for your question. If you want to remove large fuses you can follow some simple steps and do it without any hassle. You can also visit https://www.reliable-store.com and download the entire workshop manual that helps in removing fuses. It has all the information along with the diagrams for better understanding. Good day!

CODE P0128- THERMOSTAT MALFUNCTION. POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. ECT SENSOR IS OUT OF CALIBRATION. 2. CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE THERMOSTAT IT MAY BE STUCK OPEN.3.INSPECT FOR LOW COOLANT LEVEL OR FOR AN INCORRECT COOLANT MIXTURE.

I suggest you get one of those manuals people get nowadays to do it yourself.. My nephew use it to repair my car and it's totally repaired now. Here's the website he bought it from. it's reliable-store.com they also have live c hat options to help you. other wise try manualslife.com but there's not live chat there these two are very good add helpful

sue this mechanic and ...
change mechanics...
3 months ? LOL

Sounds like you need to take car to transmission shop.