Question:    2001 Kia Spectra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 127000 miles I have a 2001 kia spectra that I put allot of miles on for work. recently I had both belts (power steering, which had broke&the alternator) replaced. I thought that I had accomplished something. but soon as I drove it, I noticed a screaming screeching sound when I accelerated till about 40 mph when it changed gears, also did this when I slowed down, plus when it did this the head lights would dim. so a couple months passed till finally my new alternator belt broke. I assumed it must need a new alternator, so I replaced the old with a new one thinking this should do the trick. unfortunately it only seemed better at first but after driving it about 10 miles it went back to belts squalling and head lights dimming again .I talked to some buddies and as far as anybody can tell they think maybe some electrical problem causing this. any suggestions?

Answer:    if the belts are squealing the chances are your belt is slipping and if its slipping on the alternator it wont charge the battery properly and that will cause the lights to dim. make sure you have the belt properly tightened and the pulleys are lined up and turning straight.

Question:    2002 Kia Spectra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual my mother in law put a battery in her kia wrong and hooked the cables up wrong the ecu was burnt up so I replaced it with a new one all the fuses and relays check fine but nothing electrical works at all could the wiring harness have possibly burnt somewhere also and if not what could be the problem

Answer:    You will have to start from the beginning, there is a strong chance that the loom may be compromised, this should be checked as if it is there is a chance that the new ECU will be damaged again.

 

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