Kia Spectra Owners & Fan Club

[mohsinkr]

Hi guys,

we got Kia spectra few months ago it 2003 model FF CNG manual transmission. The problem I was facing, since I purchased it, engine goes switch off (specially on CNG) when I release accelerator to shift the gear after pushing it to maximum possible rpm. I made some research on internet and found its about Idle RMP sensor and we've replaced it . But now whenever I started my car in morning, the rpm goes high around 2.5k without giving accelerator and as soon as temperature goes up RPM come down gradually. I wanted to know that is it a default behavior of Kia Spectra or we need some tuning and adjustment?

[sahhil_22]

Hi guys,

we got Kia spectra few months ago it 2003 model FF CNG manual transmission. The problem I was facing, since I purchased it, engine goes switch off (specially on CNG) when I release accelerator to shift the gear after pushing it to maximum possible rpm. I made some research on internet and found its about Idle RMP sensor and we've replaced it . But now whenever I started my car in morning, the rpm goes high around 2.5k without giving accelerator and as soon as temperature goes up RPM come down gradually. I wanted to know that is it a default behavior of Kia Spectra or we need some tuning and adjustment?

this is a perfect behavior my friend

[farhan678]

Hi guys,

we got Kia spectra few months ago it 2003 model FF CNG manual transmission. The problem I was facing, since I purchased it, engine goes switch off (specially on CNG) when I release accelerator to shift the gear after pushing it to maximum possible rpm. I made some research on internet and found its about Idle RMP sensor and we've replaced it . But now whenever I started my car in morning, the rpm goes high around 2.5k without giving accelerator and as soon as temperature goes up RPM come down gradually. I wanted to know that is it a default behavior of Kia Spectra or we need some tuning and adjustment?

in morning, drive a kilometer on petrol then convert it on cng. u will feel the difference. . i do this on my auto

[imrandahar]

dear i hv kia spectra my daily drive is about 150km, i live in sadiqabad so availabily of parts are issue and engine is weak too i want to change it, i want eocomical engine of toyota, my friend got old part shop in sadiqabad, he has 5afe and 4efe engines ,which one is good for my car, wo keh raha hai k 5afe acha rahy ga jabke me samajhta hoo k 4efe 1300cc hai wo achi avg de ga cng and petrl p ,gear box wohi lagain gy spectra wala sirf engine change karain gy total 60000 lega mjhse mera engine khud rakhy ga wo keh chuka hai k me alteration karloo ga gear box me fit hojae ga 5afe me aur kaha k pehle buhut 5afe engine dal chuka hoo hundai taxi me un k apne gear k sath running perfect ziada alteration b nhi karni pary gi gody exel waghera me,what do u think guyz i m waiting for ur best advises, my spectra cng average is 55l local 80 long 120km

[farhan678]

dear i hv kia spectra my daily drive is about 150km, i live in sadiqabad so availabily of parts are issue and engine is weak too i want to change it, i want eocomical engine of toyota, my friend got old part shop in sadiqabad, he has 5afe and 4efe engines ,which one is good for my car, wo keh raha hai k 5afe acha rahy ga jabke me samajhta hoo k 4efe 1300cc hai wo achi avg de ga cng and petrl p ,gear box wohi lagain gy spectra wala sirf engine change karain gy total 60000 lega mjhse mera engine khud rakhy ga wo keh chuka hai k me alteration karloo ga gear box me fit hojae ga 5afe me aur kaha k pehle buhut 5afe engine dal chuka hoo hundai taxi me un k apne gear k sath running perfect ziada alteration b nhi karni pary gi gody exel waghera me,what do u think guyz i m waiting for ur best advises, my spectra cng average is 55l local 80 long 120km

yar ap aik din k liay time nikal k pindi ya lahore(whichever is nearest ) ao aur engine overhaul kara lo. not a big deal. kya khayal ha? toyota k engine khota type hotay hain. drive ka maza nai ay ga. agay ap ki marzi. agar change karana b ha to honda d15 ya d16 karwa lo. aik bandy ny lahore ma kia b ha ye swap. 60 hazar ap change karany ma laga do gy aur 30-40 ma engine ban jay ga.
also another suggestion, peshawar ma spectra k complete engine b miltay hain. wahan try mar lo.

[imrandahar]

yar ap aik din k liay time nikal k pindi ya lahore(whichever is nearest ) ao aur engine overhaul kara lo. not a big deal. kya khayal ha? toyota k engine khota type hotay hain. drive ka maza nai ay ga. agay ap ki marzi. agar change karana b ha to honda d15 ya d16 karwa lo. aik bandy ny lahore ma kia b ha ye swap. 60 hazar ap change karany ma laga do gy aur 30-40 ma engine ban jay ga.
also another suggestion, peshawar ma spectra k complete engine b miltay hain. wahan try mar lo.

dear mjhy economic engine chahiye meri daily drive 150km se b ziada hai

[farhan678]

dear mjhy economic engine chahiye meri daily drive 150km se b ziada hai

overhaulling k bad spectra around 140km k as pas nikaly ge aur toyota 160 k around. slight difference. i had a xe with 4efe 5 months back but i again switched to spectra.

[imrandahar]

farhan678
parts availabilty b main issue hai dear what about xli 2nzfe xli 1.3 engine mene suna hai wo 200+km karti hai 55l cylinder me

[farhan678]

farhan678
parts availabilty b main issue hai dear what about xli 2nzfe xli 1.3 engine mene suna hai wo 200+km karti hai 55l cylinder me

laikin aj tak kisi ny wo spectra ma nae lagaya. u will b the first person. ap ye batao k engine ma masla kya hai?

[vagabondpiper]

imran
xli ka eng apko 1 lakh say ziada ka paray ga bhai best is get ur own engine overhauled

[imrandahar]

bhai gear axle waghera spectra ka lagy ga kharcha kam ae ga xli k engine k sath 75000 final le ga wo admi proffesional hai buhut si bari bari garyaa b alter kar chuka hai guarentty b dega mera dost b hai spectrra ka engine ka oil pump kharab hochuka hai slow race me light blinking karti hai oil b kam kar rahi hai blow se oil b araha hai over haul karne ka 30 to 40 thousand lagy ga aur spectra me low end torqe kam hai ac with cng p kheench k chalana parta hai 3000rpm k bad fast hai japke me 3000rpm k neechy he chalata hooo xli ka low end torq 5afe se b acha hai

[zain8]

i have spectra engine in brand new condition and giving milage 160 local manaul if u r interested contact

[zain8]

farhan bhai apko aik kam kaha tha plzz kar du na warna engine bi jaye ga aur mayra bilkol dil nahe change karna ka bht fit engine hai

[fawadhaider]

i need a body kit of spectra(lyk bumper extention etc)..frm where i get it??n how much it cost?

[imran79]

From montgomery road lhr. dont know about faisalabad market.

thanx bro apreciated

[thisisanjum]

i need a body kit of spectra(lyk bumper extention etc)..frm where i get it??n how much it cost?

Wait for zain comments, he can help you

[bassu]

Hi guys,

we got Kia spectra few months ago it 2003 model FF CNG manual transmission. The problem I was facing, since I purchased it, engine goes switch off (specially on CNG) when I release accelerator to shift the gear after pushing it to maximum possible rpm. I made some research on internet and found its about Idle RMP sensor and we've replaced it . But now whenever I started my car in morning, the rpm goes high around 2.5k without giving accelerator and as soon as temperature goes up RPM come down gradually. I wanted to know that is it a default behavior of Kia Spectra or we need some tuning and adjustment?

All the prolific EFIs are genuinely incompatible with CNG. Backfires, chocking and multiple stoppages are a everyday problem That's why I have ditched CNG and shifted to petrol. With all the conspiracies in the world created by American oil companies and their wars, the oil will only run out when it literally runs out! Till then everything gets expensive. But considering the nightmares you can have on CNG, engine efficiency, gas load shedding - the difference of petrol price is what rings the bell!

[bassu]

aoa
i m interested to buy a spectra... the problem i m facing is abt its road clearance... fortunatly or unfortunatly i have to go on long routes often and road conditions are average on those routes with big speed breakers and some times holes as well........ this car looks to be low on road clearance....... plz advise me on the issue.... whether the road clearance is low or nt and if its low any modification which can be done to increase it.......
waiting for suggestions

Road clearance isn't an issue. If you are talking about night visibility then yes.
The 2003 Spectra I have got, has the same issue. When you buy these used cars they normally have taken down the beating of a decade, even if you find ones in good condition. The headlights usually are blind and relays with nice halogens don't work.
For me the good waterproof HIDs worked though I plan to get new headlights after a year or so cause HIDs made a big difference to the clearance.

[bassu]

The headlights just arrived

[vagabondpiper]

bassu for how much did u get it and from where?