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Kia Spectra
Report: fuel smell
Kia Spectra Problem
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003
Average Mileage: 96,840 mi (60,000 mi - 134,500 mi)
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Visitor, 2002 Kia Spectra, 96,000 mi
I had this same problem--was worse when the heater was on. My mechanic thought at first it was an exhaust issue, but his fix didn't solve the problem. We finally figured out two weeks ago it came from the fuel pressure regulator. Cost about $88 and 45 minutes to fix. Now it's all dandy :)
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Visitor, 2002 Kia Spectra, 100,000 mi
I had intermittent fuel odor at startups most morning cold startup or after setting 2+ hours.
I replaced the the fuel line pulse damper that is conneted at the end of the fuel injectors rail bu 2 bolts. It cost me $25 for the part at advanced auto parts store and about 20 minutes most of which was learning how to diconnect from fuel line - duh. See Report #5 for cost at a repair shop.Flag ThisLike | 2 people like this2 -
Visitor, 2003 Kia Spectra, 73,000 mi
Having the same gas smell issue when I start my car, with heater on, to warm up in the morning. Going to try the fuel pressure regulator and see if helps.
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Visitor, 2002 Kia Spectra, 100,000 mi
In the morning when I would start my car the smell of fuel was so bad it would burn my eyes. I took it to a mechanic and he could not find the problem. I took it to Kia and they claim this is not a common problem. My car still smells like gas when it starts and faintly at times when driving. This has to be some kind of safety issue and it would be helpful if Kia came forth with information as to a fix.
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Visitor, 2002 Kia Spectra
when I start my car the smell of fuel hits me like ac or heater is not on
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Visitor, 2003 Kia Spectra, 134,500 mi
car smells of gas in morning found fuel leak on fuel pressure regulator...now to fix it! Have only had the car a week and it is used probably why they got rid of it...car is otherwise in amazing condition
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Visitor, 2003 Kia Spectra, 114,367 mi
fuel smell under hood and in car. havent got it fixed yet. need advice
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Visitor, 2003 Kia Spectra
taken it into the dealership 2 times and they can't locate smell. Going to sell it before it poisons me and my children!
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cmo, 2003 Kia Spectra, 121,700 miRookie
My problem is the same as some others here. There is a fuel smell every morning a lasts only for a little bit. I just noticed the issue so I don't know how long it has been going on and I haven't looked yet for a solution to it.
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Visitor, 2003 Kia Spectra, 107,779 mi
every morning when starting up theres a strong fuel smell inside vehicle that last about 5 min. is there a solution to this problem
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