2004 Kia Spectra Technical Service Bulletins

26 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Kia Spectra. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10201529Sep 13, 2021Exterior lighting, Body and structure. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly.
• 10133170Mar 2, 2018Engine cooling. PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
• 10109812Jan 18, 2017Equipment. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking…
• 10109777Nov 4, 2016Equipment, Latches, locks and linkages. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
• 10183431Apr 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones.
• 10089668Jul 16, 2015Equipment. Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc122 – underbody – additional anti-corrosion treatment
• 10089667Jul 16, 2015Equipment. Owner notification letter (sc122) - dear kia spectra owner: kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody of all 2004-2009 kia spectra vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently registered in the states where heavy amounts of road salt are used.
• 10089642Jul 16, 2015Equipment. Dealer principal memo (sc122) - kia motors america, inc. Will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to add additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody of all 2006-2011 my rio, 2004-2009 my spectra, 2006-2010 my optima, 2010-2013 my soul, and 2007-2010 my rondo vehicles originally retailed and/or currently registered in one of the states where heavy amounts of road salt are…
• 10089618Jul 16, 2015Equipment. "tsb: voluntary service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material (sc122) - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anticorrosion protection to various vehicle underbody components of some 2010~2013my soul (am), 2004~2009my spectra (ld), 2006~2010my optima (mg), 2006~2011my rio (jb) and 2007~2010my rondo (un) vehicles.
• 10058518Jul 1, 2015Body and structure. Kia: an additional application of anti-corrosion protection will be applied on some vehicles underbody components to help prevent corrosion. Model 2004-09 spectra, 2006-10 optima, 2006-11 rio 2007-10 rondo and 2010-13 soul.
• 10091489Dec 6, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. Refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model, then reference the automatic transaxle system/ repair procedures/ inspection and adjustment section for the correct atf check/fill procedures.
• 10037242Oct 1, 2010Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Kia: on some 2004-2009 spectras the doors are locking intermittently without the driver commanding them to.
• 10028348Nov 6, 2008Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Kia: doors locking intermittently without driver input from the rke transmitter or key switch may be caused by wear on switch contacts in door latch assembly resulting in high resistance.
• 10026726Aug 28, 2008Exterior lighting, Brakes. Kia: all models. Article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models.
• 10021561Jan 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn.
• 10020041Jun 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. A second to third gear upshift shock after the vehicle is at operating temperature. Also may be felt as a slip or flare followed by a shock while shifting from second to third gear.
• 10017975Mar 1, 2006Air bags. Airbag control unit (acu) logic reprogramming. Kia is changing the acu logic to permit side curtain airbag deployment at all times.
• 10016799Sep 1, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Replacement of the evap canister hose vent elbow and the fuel tank (air) filter.
• 10015573Jun 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Mild driveline bump or shock while accelerating from a stop after the vehicle has been parked for more than one hour.
• 10015260Mar 1, 2005Air bags. Advanced air bag occupant classification systems (ocs).
• 10016737Jan 1, 2005Other or unknown. Techline faqs. Kia technician times. Volume 8, issue 4.
• 10015527Jan 1, 2005Electrical system. Key gets stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. Kia tech times.
• 10015525Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Clutch switch p/n availability.
• 10015320Jan 1, 2005Electrical system. Wiper fuse spec change.
• 10015315Jan 1, 2005Electrical system. Intermittent trunk light operation.
• 10016840Sep 1, 2004Electrical system. Charging system upgrade.

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