2004 Kia Spectra - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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.

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!

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.

Follow the + battery cable. It connects to the starter.

That doesn't sound like it has anything to do w an alternator, possibly a faulty battery but alternators do stop charging in a second.

check fan relay, check coolant temp SWITCH not the sensor.

in the engine compartment close to the front.

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no however if the voltage is exceed by a faulty regulator, that is a possibility the same that a faulty regulator will make it appear as not enough charging current by over heating the battery and making it appear to loose charge from damaged plates to eliminate the alternator and regulator have them bench tested by an accredited auto electrician what can blow bulbs if everything checks out is loose bulb connections bad /dirty ground points loose wires and connections to do this it is necessary that current has mass just like water and if the flow of that mass is interrupted it creates an a arc with a sharp rise in current and voltage ( surge )that has the possibility to over load the bulb filaments causing them to burn out another thing to consider is the quality of the bulbs in use El-cheapo's look the same but are prone to early failure so consider brand name from a long time reliable manufacturer