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]
Check the valve clearance. If necessary, adjust the valve clearance by replacing the tappets. ...
Other information:
Filter replacement
It must be replaced when necessary,
and should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed
air.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover attaching
clips and open the cover.
2. Unlock by turning t ...
The sensor is to maintain a certain distance
from the vehicle in front. However,
the smudged sensor with foreign
substances, such as snow and rain, adversely
affects the sensing performance.
It may even temporarily cancel
the AEB. Always keep the sensor clean.
Warning message and warn ...