Kia Forte: Engine Control System

Basic Troubleshooting

Basic Troubleshooting Guide Customer Problem Analysis Sheet Basic Inspection Procedure Measuring Condition of Electronic Parts' Resistance The measured resistance at hig ...

OBD-II review

1. Overview The California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation of On Board Diagnostics (OBD) for vehicles sold in California beginning with the 1988 model year. The first phase, O ...

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Knock Sensor (KS) Description
Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and senses engine knocking. Whe ...

Description
Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications and the addition of special control components. Modifications to the combustion chamber, intake manifo ...

Troubleshooting
Ignition System Symptom Suspect Area Remedy Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) Ignition lock switch Inspect ignitio ...