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2000 Kia Spectra Service and Repair Manual
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Covers all 2000 Spectra trims — GSX Hatchback 4-Door, GS Hatchback 4-Door ·
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2000 Kia Spectra Service and Repair Manual
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Both trims of the 2000 Spectra hatchback listed here, GS and GSX, run the same engine — a 1.8L DOHC four — so every clearance and torque value in this factory service and repair manual applies to the car in your driveway without a variant lookup first. The figures are the ones Kia published for the 2000 model year, not values carried over from an adjacent year.
Engines covered
- 1.8L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- GS
- GSX
Known issues on the 2000 Spectra. No recalls are on federal record for this year. Owners did file 30 complaints for the model year, and Kia issued 11 technical service bulletins. When one of those symptoms turns up on your car, the diagnosis starts with the factory procedure for the system behind it.
From chasing the cause behind one of those thirty owner reports to a routine service on the 1.8L DOHC four, this manual keeps you on the OEM sequence and the specification Kia set for the 2000 Spectra.
No active recalls
The 2000 Kia Spectra has no recalls on file with NHTSA.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL
KIA: DOORS LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT FROM THE RKE TRANSMITTER OR KEY SWITCH MAY BE CAUSED BY WEAR ON SWITCH CONTACTS IN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE. *PE
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
Showing the 8 most recent of 12 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
BOTH THE SEATBELT AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT WORK ON THE DRIVER SIDE THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH AND ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. SHE HIT OTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE, AND DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THERE WERE INJURIES. *AK *JB
I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND I WAS INJURED AND WILL HAVE EFFECTS OF THIS FOR LIFE. KIA CONSUMER AFFAIRS WERE CONTACTED AND RESPONDED TO THE COMPLAINT. THEY DID A INVESTIGATION ON WHY THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY NOW THEY WILL NOT RETURN CALLS OR GIVE ANY INFORMATION ON FINDINGS. I'M A 23YR. OLD SINGLE MOTHER WHO IS DISABLED WITH KNEE AND BACK INJURIES. PLEASE CONTACT ME. DT
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH WHEN VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE, AND NONE OF FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
ENGINE OVERHEATS A LOT.WHEN I START THE CAR AT TIME SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER NEAT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AC LINE FROZEN . COOLING FAN NOT WORKING. FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED JUNCTION BLOCK, SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED THE WATER PUMP,,,GASKET AND THIRD TIME THEY REPLACED THE RELAY....REPLACED COOLING FAN. *AK
ENGINE OVERHEATS A LOT.WHEN I START THE CAR AT TIME SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER NEAT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AC LINE FROZEN . COOLING FAN NOT WORKING. FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED JUNCTION BLOCK, SECOND TIME THEY REPLACED THE WATER PUMP,,,GASKET AND THIRD TIME THEY REPLACED THE RELAY....REPLACED COOLING FAN. *AK
BRAKES GRINDING/SQUEALING/REDUCED STOPPING POWER (18 MONTHS BEFORE REPLACED BY DEALER) VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN FOOT REMOVED FROM PEDAL AND I WAS FORCED TO RIDE AND COME CLOSE TO LOCKING THE BRAKES BEFORE I HIT A BASE SECURITY GUARD AFTER ARRIVING HOME VEHICLE CONTINUED SURGING WHILE AT IDLE(STILL WAITING ON PARTS/APPOINTMENT FROM DEALER, STILL DRIVING THE CAR WITH THESE BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD ONE OF THEIR RENTAL CARS) ELECTRICAL SHORTS STARTING FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE SPARK PLUGS(DUE TO
THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE AT ALL TIMES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH DRIVER'S SEAT. CONSUMER JUST RECEIVED THIS VEHICLE 6 WEEKS AGO WHEN HE RETURNED HIS 1999, KIA, SEPHIA FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. BAD WHEEL BEARINGS CAUSED EARLY BRAKE WEAR.*AK
TRANSMISSION HOUSING EXPLODED,COMPANY REFUSES TO BACK WARRANTY. *NM
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS SEVERAL TIMES. BUT NOTHING HAS WORKED. NLM *JB
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE WILL JUST STAY IN PLACE AND NOT MOVE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. NLM
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HATCH BACK DOOR WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN, NOW THE HATCH DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. THER IS A RATTLING NOISE WHEN THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACT DEALER. NLMCONSUMER STATES THAT THE SEAL WAS NOT SEALED TIGHTLY FROM THE FACTORY. *JG
THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEP COMING ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR. FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD IT'S THE CLOCK SPRING,SECOND TIME IT WAS THE AIR BAG MODULE ,THIRD TIME I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CLOCKY SPRING MODULE AGAIN.*AK
Showing the 15 most serious of 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
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