20 Most Recent 2004 Kia Spectra - Page 8 Questions & Answers

if they work after moving the wires around to replace the sensor it sounds like when you move it around the bad wire makes a connection for a while so replace the connector and some of the wire

NEED A SCAN TOOL

Check this diagram location, Engine Coolant Temperature sensor...Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer.Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

The speed sensor is mounted on the side of the transaxle, not the engine. If you look it up on one of the auto parts websites you can get a picture of the sensor.

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You have an engine misfire I bet. Have a shop put it on a scanner to see what is causing it.

The code is for a shift solenoid which should be inside the transaxle.You may have to take it to a shop for repairs.

Replace the brake light switch, it is located under the dash above the brake pedal.

on the bottom of the radiator. either on the side pointed toward the engine or the very botttom pointed at the ground. be careful with the fluid, cats and dogs are attracted to the stuff and if they drink it they will die. get a large container there will be alot of it, any spills should be washed away immediatly to avoid dead pets, use lots of water

The first step is to check all of the battery cables and their connections. Insure that they are CLEAN and TIGHT (visual and physical inspection should ALWAYS be FIRST).When you are satisfied that there are no problems with corrosion or loose connections, then you must use a battery load tester to load test the battery. On modern batteries, It is also recommended that you use a battery analyzer that can test the battery impednce. Sometimes a battery will show High impedence - even if it can pass a "load" test. Replace the battery if tests indicate it is necessary. Please note that the rest of the charging system cannot be properly tested until the battery and the cables are all in good working condition.Any attempts to check the alternator and its circuits with bad cables or battery are going to be, at the very best, inaccurateOnce the battery connections and battery are in good working order, then the alternator output must be tested. It should be tested for voltage output both at idle and at high RPM with a load applied. It should be tested for maximum amperage output to see if it coinsides with the alternator's amperage rating. It should also be tested for AC current or "ripple", indicating shorted diodes.If the alternator fails any of the tests, then either the alternator should be replaced or the alternator control and output circuits must be diagnosed and repaired (it depends on WHICH test or tests it fails).