Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Kia Forte L4-2.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Parts Information
| Part | Manufacturer | OEM Part # | Price | Notes |
| ECM | ||||
| Without Hatchback | ||||
| Manual Trans | ||||
| Federal | ||||
| Coupe | KIA | 391822G181 | 1110.65 | |
| Sedan | ||||
| From 9/11/09 | KIA | 391422G181 | 857.45 | |
| California | KIA | 391822G191 | 1066.05 | |
| Auto Trans | ||||
| Federal | ||||
| Coupe | ||||
| Without Push Start | KIA | 381912G181 | 0.00 | |
| With Push Start | KIA | 391812G201 | 0.00 | |
| Sedan | ||||
| 6 Speed Auto | ||||
| Without Push Start | KIA | 391222G181 | 1160.23 | |
| California | ||||
| Coupe | ||||
| Without Push Start | KIA | 391822G191 | 1066.05 | |
| With Push Start | KIA | 391822G321 | 1055.50 | |
| Sedan | ||||
| 6 Speed | ||||
| Without Push Start | KIA | 391222G201 | 1121.27 | |
| With Push Start | KIA | 391222G211 | 1099.65 | |
| With Hatchback | ||||
| Federal | ||||
| Without Push Start | KIA | 391222G181 | 1160.23 | |
| With Push Start | KIA | 391222G191 | 1076.05 | |
| California | ||||
| Without Push Start | KIA | 391222G201 | 1121.27 | |
| With Push Start | KIA | 391222G211 | 1099.65 |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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