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:
Components Operations
ECM (Engine Control Module)
1.
The ECM(PCM) (A) carries out a check of the ignition key using
a special encryption algorithm, which is programmed into the transponder
...
Relay Box (Passenger Compartment) Inspection
1.
The SJB can be diagnosed by using the GDS. The SJB communicates
with the GDS which then displays inputs and outputs along with codes.
2.
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Tightening Torques
Item
N.m
kgf.m
lb-ft
Ignition coil installation bolt
9.8 ~ 11.8
1.0 ~ 1.2
7.2 ~ 8.7
Spark plug installation
14.7 ~ 24. ...
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