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#2009 KIA SPECTRA SX PROFESSIONAL#

Replacing your Kia Spectra’s timing chain can be expensive as it often involves several hours of labor from experienced mechanics.īecause the timing chain is essential to the engine’s operation, mistakes made during installation or adjustment can cause serious problems.Īn incorrectly installed or adjusted timing chain can cause catastrophic damage, resulting in costly repairs and replacements that could have been avoided.įor these reasons, if you suspect your Spectra’s timing chain needs replacement, contacting a certified professional who can safely perform the job is highly recommended. It is best done by a trained professional with access to specialized tools. Replacing a timing chain is not easy and requires considerable knowledge of the engine and its components. If you pull P0016 (Crankshaft Coerlation) or P0017, that is a strong indication that the engine timing is off. Modern engines use a crank and camshaft sensor to verify that they are spinning together. If your Spectra’s check engine light is on, start your diagnosis there.

Excessive vibration in the engine bay (Due to an engine misfire).

Ticking noise coming from the cylinder head area.

Here are some other signs of a failing timing belt or chain: At the least, you should get some sort of misfire relate codes. But, if it has jumped, the check engine light will very likely come on. If the timing chain or belt needs replaced due to wear, but hasn’t jumped a tooth, the service engine soon light will not come on.

If it is slippery and dry, that is a great indication it could be bad as well. It should grip your finger as you lightly brush across it. If you are looking at the Spectra’s timing belt itself, check to see if the belt is glossy. A misaligned timing belt will cause a decrease in fuel efficiency due to the engine working harder than it needs to be. Loss of Fuel Mileageįuel mileage will suffer when engine timing is off. If the timing belt has shifted, it causes the valves to open and close improperly, leading to diminished performance. The timing belt is responsible for keeping the camshaft(s) in sync with the crankshaft. If the timing belt has jumped a few teeth, but hasn’t fallen or broken off yet, it can knock the engine out of time.

It’ll typically be a rough rattling sound, and it is often most noticeable right when you start up your Spectra. There may be a sound of rubber beating against something. Slapping NoiseĪ good indication that a timing belt has gone bad is going to be noise. If this is the case, the damage is already done. You might hear it slapping around (broken timing belt or chain) as the engine cranks over. If your Spectra’s timing chain or belt has fallen off completely, broken, or has jumped a few teeth, it is entirely possible that the engine won’t even start. Here are some of the most common warning signs of a bad timing belt on the Kia Spectra: 1. No matter which one your Spectra has, the symptoms are the same when they fail. Timing belts are made out of rubber and nylon, unlike a timing chain, which looks much like a bicycle chain. Knowing the symptoms of a bad timing belt or chain is vital so this doesn’t happen to your Kia Spectra. If it jumps a tooth or breaks entirely, it can lead to permanent engine damage. Everything else is in perfect working order.A bad timing belt or timing chain can be a serious issue.

My only complaint with the car is the driver's side power window panel seems to be on the fritz lately.Windows will roll down but not back up, just with this panel.

#2009 KIA SPECTRA SX CRACKED#

The windshield was also replaced when a rock cracked it on the highway. We have had to replace headlights occasionally and the battery once. Over 100,000 miles have been put on this car with nothing but routine maintenance.

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The windows and side mirrors are automatic, and the stereo boasts radio, CD and auxiliary options. The bucket seats in the front are gently curved to hug the bottom, and the driver's seat boasts several adjustments, so that one is in the perfect position to see over the dashboard. There is plenty of legroom in the back, as well as a generous trunk for a regular grocery run or a family vacation to the beach.

The heat and ac have never failed to produce toasty warmth and icy cold. The build is sturdy, and received only a few dings during a massive hailstorm-impressive! The paint has kept its color and vibrancy, and the top coat is as shiny as the day I drove it off the lot. The 2008 Kia Spectra is an excellent car.

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