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tom spatzer - 17 Jan 2006 02:17 GMT

is it just me or is anyone else havung problems with KIa
i bought a new spectra in 2004, had it in the shop 5 times for check engine
light, and finally on the 6th time they put a new wiring harness and that
took care of the engine light, they keeo telling my wife she was not doing
the gas cap tight enough. but it still had a shake in the front end they
still could not find so i traded for a 2005 spectra, which is still in the
kia shop, it has been in 9 times for the check engine light, they have
replaced the oxygen sensor , 3 time, some kind of converter 1 time then the
ecm or computer box, 3 weeks to get from Korea, finally about 3 weeks ago
they put the new computer in. it ran 5 days before the light came on again.
with oxygen sensor codes.
well the next monday the factor said they had put in the wrong injectors and
manifold at the factory. so they sent in their best factory mechanic, he
checked it and said it had the right parts in it. they turned it over to the
factory rep. i told the dealer i wanted them to buy it back or give me
another car of equal value.they passed it on to the rep last week, they
dealer told they rep and the rep was supposed to call me as of last tue.
still no call from him.
anyone have any suggestions or phone numbers i can call.

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googlegrps@yahoo.com - 17 Jan 2006 15:15 GMT

Tom:

Sorry to hear about your problems with your KIA(s).

I have a 2004.5 Spectra EX that's got 18k miles on it, and is about a
year and a half old.

So far I have had no real problems with it, other than having my 3rd
brake LED light replaced when 2 of the diodes burned out. KIA replaced
it quickly with no hassles. My car is the most trouble free and
enjoyable-to-drive new car I've ever purchased.

Was your 2004 Spectra the old version? Or was your 2004 and 2005 both
the redesigned models?

Yours is the first post I've found online of anyone having a fuel
system / computer related problem. Most problems I've read about
online have been minor, and related to transmission reprogramming.

I suspect that you'll have to explore the Lemon Law(s) of your state if
you start getting the run-around.

You can also try your luck at getting some satisfaction by contacting
KIA's Korean headquarters at this link:

http://www.kiamotors.com/Inter_Corp/Info/Customer/contactus.aspx

Here's what they say on their website to solicit your
questions/complaints:

"In order to provide optimum service, we are eager to
listen to your concerns. When Kia distributors or the
dealership near you are not able to solve your
vehicle's problem for any reason, please contact us
directly using the email show below. Your comments are
very important to us."

Here are a couple of other URLs to posting areas you can visit to read
and/or to post your experiences at:

http://www.kia-forums.com/f66-cerato-2004-5-spectra-spectra5.htm
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/?displayRecent@59.55WcciJaOfK@.ef04c62

Good luck, and be sure to post any responses you get back on to this
board!

-SpectraMan

See my car at: http://spectraman.freeservers.com

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