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:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash pad lower panel")
3. Disconnect the MDPS ECU connector.
4. Disconnect all connectors connected to the steering column.
5. Loosen the nuts (A) and bo ...
If the engine stalls at a
crossroad or crossing
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or
crossing, set the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position and then push the
vehicle to a safe place.
If your vehicle has a manual transaxle
not equipped with a ignition lock
switch, the vehi ...