P0138 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including theKia Spectra. The code is triggered when: The voltage at the sensor remains above threshold for 20 seconds or more Voltage to the sensor is to high (wiring problem, think short) Bad O2 sensor itself There are also some less likely problems … Read more
P0137 is a fairly common OBDII code that occurs in the Kia Spectra, it’s a general code. This means that it has the same meaning for any vehicle. This code is supposed to let you know that there is an issue with the wiring or harness going to the sensor, or the sensor itself is … Read more
P0136 is a common OBDII code that occurs in the Kia Spectra. It is typically caused when the O2 Sensor voltage is not within normal operating range. Bank one will be the side of the engine with cylinder 1 in the firing order. Kia Spectra P0136 Symptoms Often, the only symptom of P0136 … Read more
P0135 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Kia Spectra. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 1 sensor 1. It technically stands for: The purpose of the heated element in the oxygen sensor is to quickly bring your O2 sensor … Read more
P0134 is a relatively common OBDII trouble code. It’s generic, which means that it has the same meaning for any vehicle with OBDII. It means that the PCM/ECM is not detecting any activity from the sensor. P0134 Definition P0134: O2 Sensor → No Activity Detected →Bank 1 Sensor 1 The Spectra’s computer uses the … Read more
P0455 in the Kia Spectra is a trouble code that indicates your truck has a LARGE evaporative emissions leak. With this code, you shouldn’t notice any symptoms besides perhaps a noticeable fuel smell. P0455 usually is not an immediate threat to the driveability of your Spectra. But, whenever the check engine light is on, it’s … Read more
The Kia Spectra utilizes a crankshaft position sensor in order to regulate the engine timing. This sensor uses a reluctor to gauge the position of the crank. When the Spectra’s ECM determines that there is an issue with the signal coming from this sensor, it’ll throw the P0335 trouble code. P0335 Symptoms: Kia Spectra … Read more
This page is meant to help you troubleshoot the Kia Spectra P0420 trouble code. It covers the P0420 code’s meaning, symptoms, causes, and possible solutions. P0420 is the most common OBDII code and is virtually never a breakdown risk. A failing oxygen sensor or bad catalytic converter are the most common causes of P0420. Table … Read more
P0457 is a somewhat common trouble code with the Kia Spectra. This code references a number that is given to you when you plug your Spectra into a OBDII scanner. P0457 Indicates that there is a leak in the Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) System. It is similar to P0455 (large leak) and P0456 (small leak) … Read more
The check engine light indicates that you need to service a vehicle soon. If your Kia Spectra has a flashing check engine light means that there is a catalyst damaging misfire (it can damage the catalytic converter and O2 sensors). If your car has a flashing check engine light, it means you need to service … Read more