Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Spectra

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Spectra. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light switch (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Kia Motor Spectra


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2008 Kia Motor Spectra

The Exterior Lighting problem

The car randomly starts. When the car is finally started sometimes the power steering goes out, the windows randomly roll down, the locks randomly lock and unlock themselves. I have taken the car to several mechanic shops including electrical specialist and the dealership.   Read details...

The Brake Light Switch problem

The right-side passenger brakes lights are not working. All bulbs are good. My cruise control has been working intermittently. As I'm unable to view my brake lights while driving, I'm going to assume that these two problems are occurring at the same time.   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

Parking lights sometimes turn on several minutes after removing keys and exiting car, this car has automatic headlights, the switch can be turned off if desired, unlike daytime running lights that are on all the time. We have 2 identical cars and both have the same issue.   Read details...


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