Kia Picanto: Power Train / Spark Plug
Repair procedures
1. | Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more. |
2. | Remove the spark plug. |
3. | Check the spark plug visually. If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is normal. If the electrode is wet, check the damage and electrode gap as below. |
1. | Check the spark plug for any damage on its thread and insulator. If there is damage, replace the spark plug. |
2. | Check the electrode. Measure the insulation resistance with an ohmmeter. If the resistance is less than the specified value, adjust the electrode gap.
Specification: 10 MΩ or more |
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3. | Check the spark plug electrode gap. If the gap is greater than the maximum, replace the spark plug. Kappa 1.0 / 1.2 MPI : 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 in.) |
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| If adjusting the gap of a new spark plug, bend only the base of the ground electrode. Do not touch the tip. Never attempt to adjust the gap on a used plug. |
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Kappa 1.0 MPI
1. | Remove the ignition coil. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil") |
2. | Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug (A).
Tightening torque:
14.7 - 24.5 N·m (1.5 - 2.5 kgf·m, 10.8 - 18.0 Ib·ft) |
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| Be careful that no contaminates enter into spark plug holes. |
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3. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Kappa 1.2 MPI
1. | Remove the ignition coil. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Ignition Coil") |
2. | Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug (A).
Tightening torque:
14.7 - 24.5 N·m (1.5 - 2.5 kgf·m, 10.8 - 18.0 Ib·ft) |
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| Be careful that no contaminates enter into spark plug holes. |
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3. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Repair procedures
Inspection
Manual Transaxle Oil Level Check
1. Stop the engine and then raise the vehicle using the lift.
2. Remove the oil filler plug (A). [Kappa 1.0 MPI / FFV, Kappa 1.2 ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
[Kappa 1.0 MPI, 1.0 FFV, 1.0 T-GDI]
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Repair procedures
Inspection
Check
if the auto light control operates like a timing chart shown below.
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Components and components location
Components
Repair procedures
Removal
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the headlamp assembly.
(Refer to Lighting System - "Headlamps")
Installation
1.Install the headlamp assembly.
2.Connect the neg ...