Kia Forte: Spark Plug Cleaning
Second generation YD (2014-2018) / Kia Forte TD 2014-2018 Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Ignition System / Spark Plug Cleaning
The combustion temporarily becomes unstable, due to the aged fuel and
the carbon deposits accumulated on the spark plug(s) after long-term storage.
| [1st Method] |
| 1. |
Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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| 2. |
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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| 3. |
Keep the engine running at 2500~3000 rpm in the N position for
15 minutes.
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| [2nd Method] |
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| 1. |
Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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| 2. |
Drive the vehicle for over 20 minutes, keeping the engine speed
above 3500 rpm.
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Spark Plug Inspection
[On vehicle inspection]
1.
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
2.
Remove the spark plug.
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Spark Plug Removal
1.
Remove the ignition coil.
(Refer to Ignition System - "Ignition Coil")
2.
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plu ...
See also:
Resetting The Sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or you use
the emergency handle to operate the sunroof, you have to reset your sunroof
system as follows :
1.
...
AGM Battery Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery terminals (A).
(1)
Tightening torque
(+) terminal :
7. ...
Identification Number
Identification Number Description
Vehicle Identification Number
1.
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
- KNA : Passenger vehicle, MPV(Multipurpose Passen ...
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