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2002 Kia Spectra Base, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics
- Introduction
- Self-Diagnostic System
- Diagnostic Tests
- Notes
- DTC P0101: Mass Or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance Malfunction
- DTC P0102: Mass Or Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input & DTC P0103: Mass Or Volume Air Flow Circuit High Input
- DTC P0110: Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Malfunction, DTC P0112: Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input & DTC P0113: Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input
- DTC P0116: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range/Performance Malfunction, DTC P0117: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input, DTC P0118: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input & DTC P0128: Engine Coolant Thermostat Stuck Open
- DTC P0121: Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Malfunction, DTC P0122: Throttle Position Sensor Circuit Low Input & DTC P0123: Throttle Position Sensor Circuit High Input
- DTC P0130: Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction, DTC P0131: Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Input, DTC P0132: Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Input & DTC P0134: Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected
- DTC P0133: Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Slow Response
- DTC P0030: Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction, DTC P0031: Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Low Input & DTC P0032: Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit High Input
- DTC P0036: Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction, DTC P0037: Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Low Input & DTC P0038: Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit High Input
- DTC P0136: Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction, DTC P0137: Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Input, DTC P0138: Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Input & DTC P0140: Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected
- DTC P0139: Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow Response
- DTC P0170: Fuel Trim Malfunction, DTC P0171: Fuel System Too Lean & P0172: Fuel System Too Rich
- DTC P0261/P0262: Fuel Injector No. 1 Circuit Low/High Input, DTC P0264/P0265: Fuel Injector No. 2 Circuit Low/High Input, DTC P0267/P0268: Fuel Injector No. 3 Circuit Low/High Input & DTC P0270/P0271: Fuel Injector No. 4 Circuit Low/High Input
- DTC P0300: Random Misfire Detected & P0301-P0304: Cylinder No. 1-4 Misfire Detected
- DTC P0325: Knock Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0335: Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction & DTC P0336: Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- DTC P0340: Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0422: Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold
- DTC P0441: EVAP Emission Control System Purge Control Solenoid Valve Stuck Open
- DTC P0442: EVAP Emission Control System Small Leak & P1401: EVAP Emission Control System Malfunction
- DTC P0444: EVAP Emission Control System Purge Control Solenoid Valve Circuit Low Input & DTC P0445: EVAP Emission Control System Purge Control Solenoid Valve Circuit High Input
- DTC P0461: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Malfunction, DTC P0462: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Low Input, DTC P0463: Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input
- DTC P0501: Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P0506: Idle Air Control System Idle Rpm Lower Than Expected & DTC P0507: Idle Air Control System Idle Rpm Higher Than Expected
- DTC P0562: Battery Backup Circuit Low Input & DTC P0563: Battery Backup Circuit High Input
- DTC P0605: Internal Engine Control Module Malfunction
- DTC P1307: Chassis Acceleration Sensor Signal Malfunction, DTC P1308: Chassis Acceleration Sensor Signal Low Input & DTC P1309: Chassis Acceleration Sensor Signal High Input
- DTC P01402: Leak Detection Module Pump Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P01403: Leak Detection Module Solenoid Valve Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P01404: Leak Detection Module Heater Circuit Malfunction
- DTC P1505: Idle Air Control Valve Opening Coil Signal Low Input & DTC P1507: Idle Air Control Valve Closing Coil Signal Low Input
- DTC P1506: Idle Air Control Valve Opening Coil Signal High Input & DTC P1508: Idle Air Control Valve Closing Coil Signal High Input
- DTC P1586: Automatic Transaxle Or Manual Transaxle Encoding Malfunction
- DTC P1693: Transaxle Control Module Request For Malfunction Indicator Light On
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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