Kia Spectra 2008

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The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Kia Spectra 2008 as well as their FCC IDs if available

• OR-KIA008: 2007-2009 Kia Spectra / 4-Button Keyless Entry Remote / PN: 95430-2F951 / OKA-674T (OEM Refurb)
  FCC ID: OKA-674T

• Occupant classification system investigation # PE15031

  The subject vehicle population is my 2007-2009 kia spectra vehicles.Consumers report that the srs (air bag) warning light is illuminated in their vehicle.The focus of the investigation was the failure of the front seat passenger occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat.This sensor mat is embedded in the front passenger seat cushion and is intended to detect child seats and small statured occupants who could be harmed by deployment of the passenger frontal air bag.The ocs may develop a failure due to an open circuit in the sensor mat caused by the mat cracking during use.An open circuit in the ocs sensor mat is detected as a fault in the system by the air bag diagnostic. A trouble code will then be stored in the air bag control unit and the air bag warning light will be illuminated.If this fault is detected, the ocs will not suppress the front passenger air bag and in a crash of sufficient severity the front passenger air bag will deploy regardless of the nature or size of the child seat or occupant in the front passenger seat.The report counts shown above include only those reports that specifically address the issue covered by this investigation, failure of the ocs sensor mat.Reports alleging only that the ?"air bag light is on" with no cause stated, or where no cause was otherwise identified, were excluded as the air bag light could be illuminated for system faults other than an ocs malfunction.Kias assessment was that the cracking was caused by owner abuse.The subject vehicles have been in service for an average of approximately eight (8) years.An analysis of kias warranty data for the subject vehicles, including a comparison with other agency and manufacturer data pertaining to similar ocs failure investigations, indicates that the subject vehicles experience a comparatively low complaint rate for this issue given the number of years the vehicles have been in service.Kia has implemented an extended warranty program for the ocs sensor mat providing for free replacement for 15 years regardless of vehicle mileage and will send owners of the subject vehicles letters notifying them of the potential hazards posed by ocs failure as well as the terms of the extended warranty.Consumers whose air bag warning light is illuminated will have the opportunity to have their vehicle diagnosed and, if a fault is indicated, have the ocs sensor mat repaired at no charge.In view of the comparatively low complaint rate and kias implementation of an extended warranty with owner notification, odi has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by kia mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by ocs sensor mat failures in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist, and the agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.Details on kias extended warranty program, including a copy of both kias letter to the consumer and kias letter to their dealers, for the subject vehicle population will be available in the public file for this investigation. The odi reports cited above can be viewed at http://www?Odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/ searchnhtsaid under the following identification (odi) numbers: 10789130, 10787308, 10785138, 10777856, 10765359, 10745773, 10746133, 10745528, 10721336, 10715846, 10712140, 10712046, 10706009, 10705387, 10681321, 10677080, 10673071, 10654873, 10654522, 10652472, 10651525,10643205, 10639671, 10638251, 10627289, 10621507, 10620724, 10615883, 10609000, 10607838, 10606252,10577842, 10568029, 10564527, 10561224,
  

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Yes so my air bag light when i got the car was off an it just popped up couple weeks ago! I have tried everything possible to try to fix it an still is on. I even brought a new driver seat an it still didn't fix the problem. My be hope has been parked since the air bag light has been on.

Yes so my air bag light when i got the car was off an it just popped up couple weeks ago! I have tried everything possible to try to fix it an still is on. I even brought a new driver seat an it still didn't fix the problem. My be hope has been parked since the air bag light has been on.

The passenger airbag sensor started failing when i purchased the car in 2017 and has since completely failed, which has caused the airbag light to turn on. The kia dealership wants to charge $140 to run an airbag diagnostic and from what i have researched, i will have to replace the entire seat, which may cost more than the value of the car. My concern at this point is whether or not any of the airbags will be deployed in the event of a collision.

I was driving to work on 7 march 2020. As soon as i turn to park in the parking lot of my job, the car turned off. I try to crank it on 3 times it wouldn't let me. So i went in to work, thank god i made it to the parking lot at least. After running to auxine to see what's wrong with it (they were no help) i made few calls between friends and car companies. Turned out it was the timing belt that snapped and it's because it wasn't change for a long time and i only had the car for 3 years. So with the timing belt messing up, it mess up the engine also. I am now with no car juggling between rides and taxis to take to work. I really love my kia and i am so sad this happened. I don't even know what to do. This happened at zaxbys parking lot (where i work at) in wilson, nc.

I was driving to work on 7 march 2020. As soon as i turn to park in the parking lot of my job, the car turned off. I try to crank it on 3 times it wouldn't let me. So i went in to work, thank god i made it to the parking lot at least. After running to auxine to see what's wrong with it (they were no help) i made few calls between friends and car companies. Turned out it was the timing belt that snapped and it's because it wasn't change for a long time and i only had the car for 3 years. So with the timing belt messing up, it mess up the engine also. I am now with no car juggling between rides and taxis to take to work. I really love my kia and i am so sad this happened. I don't even know what to do. This happened at zaxbys parking lot (where i work at) in wilson, nc.

The metal covering on the interior door pulls is peeling off. This jagged metal cut my finger. There are other reports of injury from this on line also. Further, the driver side door will not open with the interior door pull if the door is locked.

The metal covering on the interior door pulls is peeling off. This jagged metal cut my finger. There are other reports of injury from this on line also. Further, the driver side door will not open with the interior door pull if the door is locked.

Will randomly stall. Been to the mechanic several times and we can't find the problem. Doesn't matter if your going down the road or just idling in the yard stalls out.

Cruise control won't set.