Kia Forte:  Clutch Slipping → Diagnosis

Your Kia Forte’s clutch provides a direct connection between the engine and transmission.  Without it, it can’t move at all. This connection requires a tremendous amount of pressure.  This guide is intended to help you determine why your clutch is slipping on the flywheel. Note:  This article is for manual cars only.  Here’s the automatic … Read more

Kia Forte:  Engine Sputtering (Causes + Diagnosis)

A sputtering engine can indicate a number of problems.  If your Kia Forte has a sputter, it is most likely going to be caused by bad fuel system, ignition system, MAF sensor, or bad catalytic converter.  Your Forte’s engine is a giant pump.  It pulls in air (where it is measured by the mass airflow … Read more

Kia Forte:  Brake Pedal Going to Floor Diagnosis

The single most important safety feature in your Kia Forte is a good set of brakes.  If your brake pedal is going to the floor, it indicates that there is a serious problem in the braking system.  When the pedal goes to the floor, it’s usually caused by a bad master cylinder, leaking brakes, bad … Read more

Kia Forte Shifting Hard: Causes + Diagnosis

One of the most common automatic transmission problems is shifting hard.  If your Kia Forte has a hard shifting transmission, it can be uncomfortable to drive and a sign of serious problems. If your car’s transmission is shifting hard, it can cause a harsh ride and lead to potential damage over time. Numerous factors can … Read more

Kia Forte:  Warped Rotors → Symptoms & Causes

  Rotors are metal discs that are visible behind the Forte’s wheel. They work together with the calipers and brake pads to slow down your Kia Forte. Due to braking friction, rotors have to withstand and dissipate a tremendous amount of heat. This causes the rotor surface to be uneven making the brake pedal feel … Read more

Kia Forte: Bad Motor Mount → Symptoms + Diagnosis

While your Kia Forte’s engine mounts can last the life of the entire vehicle, it is possible that they will go bad.  Vibration and a clunking sound are the two most noticeable symptoms when driving the vehicle.  There are plenty of visible signs as well. Engine mounts connect the engine to the frame of the … Read more

Kia Forte:  Bad ECM → Symptoms + Diagnosis

Your Kia Forte’s ECM (Engine Control Module) is its brain.  Just like a human’s brain, your Forte can’t function without it. It is sometimes referred to as the ECU or PCM.  It’s all the same thing. The ECM controls and directs your entire drivetrain (unless there is a serrate transmission controller). When an ECM starts … Read more

Kia Forte P0354:  Coil Pack “D” Malfunctioning – Diagnosis

P0354 is a generic OBD2 code that indicates that ignition coil “D” has an issue with the primary or secondary wiring circuits.  If your Kia Forte has thrown this code, it may be accompanied by P0304.  P0354 is a relatively straightforward diagnosis and is typically caused by a bad coil pack or wiring harness issue, … Read more