Electrical System Related Problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra

Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (four problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Kia Motor Spectra


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2002 Kia Motor Spectra

The Ignition problem

Key will not come out of the ignition leaves battery on. Dealer fixed the tumbler twice, now will not fix anymore saying there is no problem. Told me if it should do this again to call road side assistance and they will tow it. This has been going on from Dec 02 only 9 months after buying the car.   Read details...

The Electrical System problem

Car just caught on fire while driving. No caution lights came on. Fire started around the back tire of car, passenger rear. Possibly trunk. Have photos. Smoke quickly entered back seat area with only moments to stop and jump out before it went up in smoke.   Read details...

The Anti-theft Controller problem

2 problems. 1st the steering wheel doesnt lock when vehicle is shut of, you can turn the wheel freely and the tires move. Also sometimes not all accesories work when car is running, have to move the key around. Accesories affected are the cigarette lighter, stereo and clock flitters.   Read details...


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