Kia Carens: Ignition System / Spark Plug Repair procedures
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Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
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Remove the spark plug.
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Check the spark plug visually.
If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is normal.
If the electrode is wet, check the damage and electrode gap as below.
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Check the spark plug for any damage on its thread and insulator.
If there is damage, replace the spark plug.
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Check the electrode. Measure the insulation resistance with an ohmmeter.
If the resistance is less than the specified value, adjust the electrode
gap.
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Specification: 10 MΩ or more
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Check the spark plug electrode gap.
If the gap is greater than the maximum, replace the spark plug.
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Specification: 0.9 ~ 1.0 mm (0.035 ~ 0.039 in.)
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If adjusting the gap of a new spark plug, bend only
the base of the ground electrode. Do not touch the tip.
Never attempt to adjust the gap on a used plug.
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The combustion temporarily becomes unstable, due to the aged fuel and the carbon
deposits accumulated on the spark plug(s) after long-term storage.
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Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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Step on the accelerator pedal and hold it steady at 4500 rpm with the
shift lever in N position to warm up the engine until the temperature
of the engine coolant reaches 80°C.
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Keep the engine running at 2500~3000 rpm in the N position for 15 minutes.
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The 2nd method should be performed only if the 1st method fails
(the misfire-related codes recur).
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Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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Drive the vehicle for over 20 minutes, keeping the engine speed above
3500 rpm.
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If equipped with manual transaxle, shift the gear properly
for keeping the engine speed above 3500 rpm.
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Remove the ignition coil.
(Refer to Ignition System - "Ignition Coil")
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Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug (A).
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Be careful that no contaminates enter into spark plug
holes.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Tightening torque:
14.7 ~ 24.5 N.m (1.5 ~ 2.5 kgf.m, 10.8 ~ 18.0 Ib-ft)
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Specification
Item
Specification
Type
SILZKR6B10E
Gap
0.9 ~ 1.0 mm
(0.035 ~ 0.039 in.)
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Replacement
[Tail gate upper trim]
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