7/25/2023 0 Comments 2005 kia spectra ex![]() ![]() In this case, the interior release lever on your 2005 Kia Spectra is probably stuck in the “open” position – push the release lever back and forth several times and then try to close your hood. Sometimes, especially on older Spectras, you may have difficulty getting your hood to latch when you close it. Opening the hood on your Spectra with a broken cable requires you to use a coat hanger to reach through the grille and release the latch on the bottom of the hood latch. If your hood still won't open, you may have a broken hood release cable. Another option is to pull the interior hood release, then bang on the hood to see if that pops it open. If you need to open the hood with a stuck latch on your Spectra, simply pull up on the hood and it should pop up for you to release the second latch. Sometimes, the hood on Kias gets stuck and won't pop up after the interior latch is released. The video above shows you the location of both hood latches. Popping the hood, or bonnet, on your Spectra is a two step process, you need to release the hood latch inside your Spectra and then you need to release the safety latch under your hood in the front of your Spectra. I took it to the dealer and they fixed the problem.This video shows you how to open the hood in your 2005 Kia Spectra. The explanation that the letter sent to me was long and detailed, and alluded to something similar to what was mentioned above. It seemed really weird to me that anyone would do that, but I guess anything can happen. Apparently when you stick the key in, take it out, put it in again and turn it to accessories then turn it off and take it out, close the drivers door and lock it, then unlock it and turn the car on it creates a problem with the airbag. There was an airbag recall that dealt with a problem when a light person (<100lbs) sits in the front seat. Anyone who drives on there knows how terrible it is, what with all the pot holes and the sewers every 100 feet. When I drive to New Jersey (I live in central Long Island), I feel no fatigue when I emerge from the car and it also handles very nicely on the Belt Parkway. Changing your cabin air filter every 12 months can help ensure optimal airflow and filtration efficiency. I know the review jumps all over the place, but I was thinking of things as I went along. FRAM keeps the air inside your car fresh and clean. I'm not saying that it's like a Lexus or anything, but it feels like it costed $20,000 or so instead of the $17,500 it actually was priced at.Īnyway, that's all I can think of for now. Honestly, the car feels and looks a lot more upscale than it's price would suggest. I suppose that the soft handling can be partly attributed to the size of the tires. The alloy rims look very nice, but I wish they were 16" or even 17" instead of 15". (Another thing I wish I had was a trip computer that shows gas mileage). I mostly drive city and have am very lead-footed, and it shows when I do my gas calculations. The handling is rather soft, but I suppose that's a good deterrent from speeding around corners. At times I also drive a Porsche Cayenne S and a BMW X5 4.4i and the RIDE (not the handling) seems about the same. Other than the sunglass holder making a rattle every now and then (which the music can drown out easily) the car is extremely stable and there are no rattles. What I did notice is that around 115-120 mph (120 is top speed) it makes an odd, loud humming noise so I don't hit those speeds anymore. It never shakes, at any speed - even triple digit speeds. I like the fact that it has six airbags, it helps me feel a little safer despite the fact that it didn't get a stellar crash rating.Īt 85mph, it is very stable. The sunglass holder makes some kind of rattle every now and then and it really bothers me. A lot of other cars don't have them, and not too long ago, no cars except the Mercedes S-Class had them so I suppose it isn't too much of a shortcoming. My parents bought this car for me when I was 16 (Now I am 17) and I was impatient so I didn't care much, but I still wish I had them. The reason I don't have them ($400 option) is because the dealer had only two models with the sunroof/alloy wheels and in the color I wanted, but there were no Anti-Lock Brakes. The only thing I really would like to have, but don't is Anti-Lock Brakes. The sunroof is a really nice thing to have and on the Kia it isn't expensive ($700). The rear seats are extremely soft however, and I wish that the drivers seat was as soft. What's odd is that the driver's seat seems to be a bit softer than the passenger seat. The trunk is a very nice size for this car. The 0-60 time is less impressive, but is still pretty good for a 2.0L engine. The car has a nice 0-30 (mph) time, but that is because of the way that the first gear is set up. ![]() ![]() Nothing has gone wrong with the car since I bought it new in July, 2005. ![]()
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