Kia Sportage: Ignition System / Repair procedures
| Inspect ignition coil assembly and
Perform spark test |
| 1. |
Check for DTCs.
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If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting in accordance with
the procedure for that DTC. (Refer to DTC guide)
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| 2. |
Check if sparks occur.
| (1) |
Remove the engine cover.
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| (2) |
Remove the ignition coils.
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| (3) |
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
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| (4) |
Disconnect the injector extension connectors.
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| (5) |
Ground the spark plug to the engine.
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| (6) |
Check if sparks occur at each spark plug while engine is being
cranked.
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Do not crank the engine for more then 5 seonds.
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| 3. |
If sparks do not occur, perform the following test.
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| 4. |
Using a spark plug wrench, install spark plugs.
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| 5. |
Install the ignition coils.
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| 6. |
Install the engine cover.
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Description
Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing system.
The standard reference ignition timing data for the engine operating conditions
are ...
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Suspect Area
Remedy
Engine will not start or is hard to
start (Cranks OK)
Ignition lock s ...
Other information:
Removal
[LHD]
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) batrery
terminal.
2.
Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.
& ...
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
3.
When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator ...
Description and operation
Troubleshooting