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 Location
1. Automatic transaxle
2. Inhibitor switch
3. Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
4. Valve body cover
5. Solenoid valve connect
6. Oil temperature sensor
7. Valve body assembly ...
Description
System Outline
An optimal seat position set by a driver can be memorized in Power seat
unit by IMS SW, which enables restoration of seat position set by the driver
despite.
P ...
Installation
1.
Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
2.
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty
seconds.
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