Kia Picanto: Ignition System / Spark Plug
Specifications
Item
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Specification
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Type
| ELR11ISPC8+
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Gap
| 0.7 - 0.8 mm
(0.028 - 0.31 in.)
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Description and operation
A
spark plug is a device used for delivering electric current from an
ignition system to the combustion chamber of a spark-ignition engine to
ignite the compressed fuel/air mixture therein by means of an electric
spark while containing combustion pressure within the engine. A spark
plug has a metal threaded shell, electrically isolated from a central
electrode by a porcelain insulator.
Repair procedures
| 1. | Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm for over 3 minutes. |
| 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.
Specification: 0.7 - 0.8 mm (0.028 - 0.031 in.) |
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| When 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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The
combustion may temporarily become unstable due to the aged fuel and the
carbon deposits accumulated on the spark plug(s) after long-term
storage.
| 1. | Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes. |
| 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. |
| 3. | Keep the engine running at 2500 - 3000 rpm in the N position for 15 minutes.
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| The 2nd method should be performed only if the 1st method fails. (The misfire-related codes recur.) |
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| 1. | Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes. |
| 2. | Drive the vehicle for over 20 minutes, keeping the engine speed above 3500 rpm. | •
| If equipped with manual transaxle, shift the gear properly for keeping the engine speed above 3500 rpm. |
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| 1. | Remove the ignition coil.
(Refer to Ignition System - "Ignition Coil")
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| 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 sure that no contaminants enter the spark plug holes. |
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| 1. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Description and operation
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WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the or
position
during cooling operation in extremely
humid weather. The difference between
the temperature of the outside
air and that of the windshield
could cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility. I ...
Repair procedures
Removal
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the front bumper assembly.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")
3.Remove the front fog lamp assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
Bulb Replacement
1.Remove the engine ...
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