Kia Forte: On-vehicle Inspection
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Check for DTCs.
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If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting in
accordance with the procedure for that DTC. (Refer to
DTC guide)
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Check if sparks occur.
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Remove the engine cover.
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Remove the ignition coils.
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Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
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Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
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Ground the spark plug to the engine.

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Check if sparks occur at each spark plug while engine
is being cranked.
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Do not crank the engine for more then 5 seonds.
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If sparks do not occur, perform the following test.

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Using a spark plug wrench, install spark plugs.
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Install the ignition coils.
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Install the cylinder head center cover and the engine cover.
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Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing
system.
The standard reference ignition timing data for the engine operating conditions
are pre-pro grammed in the ...
An ignition coil is an induction coil in an engine's ignition system which
transforms the battery's low voltage to the high voltage needed to create an
electric spark in the spark plu ...
See also:
Rear Disc Brake
Components
1. Guide rod bolt
2. Bleed screw
3. Caliper carrier
4. Caliper body
5. Brake pad
6. Pad retainer
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Cooling Fan Removal and Installation
Cooling fan assembly
1.
Disconnect the battery "-" terminal.
2.
Remove the air duct and air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to ...
Hood switch Description
The hood switch is included as the influencing factors in the calculation
of the ISG function. If the hood is open, the engine must not be started or
stopped by the ISG function for safety re ...