Kia Spectra P0496 OBDII Code Diagnosis

One of the most common trouble codes with the Kia Spectra is the P0496 code. This code number references a number that is given to you when you plug your Spectra into an OBDII scanner. Below, you’ll find the most common symptoms and ways to diagnose the P0496 in your Kia Spectra. Good Luck!   … Read more

Kia Spectra P0500: VSS – Circuit Malfunction

  P0500 is a OBDII trouble code that affects the Kia Spectra‘s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). The VSS sends a signal to the engine’s computer letting it know how fast that the vehicle is going. The Spectra uses this signal for many vehicle functions. It helps control transmission shifts, ABS, cruise control, the speedometer, and … Read more

Kia Spectra P0410: Secondary Air Injection System → Malfunction

P0410 is a generic OBDII trouble code.  This means that it has the same meaning for the Kia Spectra as it would any other vehicle.  It is letting you know that there is an issue with the secondary air injection system. P0410: Secondary Air Injection System → Malfunction  The secondary air injection system injects air … Read more

Kia Spectra P0440: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

The P0440 code is a common trouble code that many Kia Spectra owners may encounter. It indicates that there is an issue with the car’s Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. Specifically, the EVAP system is malfunctioning. A variety of causes can trigger the P0440 code, with the most common one being a loose or damaged … Read more

Kia Spectra P0403:EGR→ Circuit Malfunction

P0403 is a very common trouble code. It is a generic code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Kia Spectra as it would any other vehicle. It affects the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation System and technically means: P0403: EGR→ Circuit Malfunction A circuit malfunction implies that there is a wiring problem … Read more

Kia Spectra P0401: EGR – Insufficient Flow Diagnosis

P0401 is a common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Kia Spectra. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for: The EGR system on a vehicle is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicles emissions output. There are three main parts of the Spectra’s EGR system. … Read more

Kia Spectra P0171: Causes, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

One of the most common trouble codes with the Kia Spectra is P0171. It indicates that your Kia Spectra is running lean on the bank one side.  It’s the most common air/fuel mixture-related code. It’s not the most complicated OBDII trouble code to diagnose. It is also one of the most common codes. The most … Read more

Kia Spectra P0305: Misfire Detected (Cylinder 5)

P0305 is a fairly common trouble code with the Kia Spectra. It’s and OBD2 code and stands for: P0305 is certainly a cause for concern, and should be considered a threat to the drivability your Spectra. The nice thing about P0305 is that it’s a cylinder specific trouble code, which makes diagnosing the problems simpler … Read more