20 Most Recent 2001 Kia Spectra - Page 2 Questions & Answers

air leak at air duct to throttle body.

Its located under the intake manifold at the top of the engine block.

Battery will do the same thing. Insert the fuse, then put the key in the ignition and turn it on (don't start) and see if that doesn't take care of it.

Take it to a Grease Monkey or other oil change business and they will often just look to see what is leaking for free,, ( IF they help you out then remember them and take your oil changes to them )

Most likely, many others with aluminum? heads have what are called "stretch" bolts, a one time use to maintain the correct tention and the torqe calibration on instalation.

some plugs go down inside the rocker cover . when replacing plugs in this situation it is necessary to replace the "O" ring seals as well as the plugs as the oil from the rocker cover will leak out and get around the plugs.

The simple solution would be to go to the source where she bough the system

Check the fuse panel under the dash. There should be a fuse for the flashers. may be labelled turn signal.

this is a procedure that has to be carried out by a licenced dealer as these are explosive devices ,

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1.8L Engine
A/C Compressor-Power Steering Pump Belt

NOTE Refer to the accompanying illustration for bolt and nut locations.

1. Loosen bolt A , nut B and nut C
2. Loosen tension adjusting bolt D
3. Remove the drive belt

To install:

Route the belt over the pulleys.

Fig. Removing the A/C and P/S pump belt-1.8L engine

1. Tighten bolt A and nuts B and C, as follows:
   1. Bolt A: 27-39 ft. lbs. (37-53 Nm)
   2. Nut B: 14-19 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm)
   3. Nut C: 24-34 ft. lbs. (32-46 Nm)
   
   
2. Check the belt tension and adjust as necessary.

Alternator Belt

1. Remove the A/C and power steering pump belt, if equipped.
2. Loosen the alternator mounting bolt and adjusting bolt.
3. Remove the alternator belt.

Fig. Alternator belt-1.8L engine

To install:

1. Install the alternator belt and adjust, as outlined earlier.
2. Tighten the bolts, as follows:
   1. Mounting bolt: 27-38 ft. lbs. (37-52 Nm)
   2. Adjusting bolt: 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-26 Nm)
   
   
3. Install the A/C and power steering pump belt, if equipped.
4. Check the belt tension and adjust as necessary.

call Kia and give them your VIN number and they will give you radio code

The pins could be in bad section use a tester to find which sections is possitive ground and acc. The move pins by pushing in the pulling out in one motion then move to that

oil over fill, or dirty air cleaner. these are easy to check. with little or no info i'm almost blind. are there any codes like O2 sensor?

you will need to replace window parts. you may want to pick up a haynes or chilton manual or you may find info posted at autozone.com for your vehicle. in any event, you will probably need to replace your register.