Kia Sorento: Spark Plug Inspection
Second Generation XM (2011-2024) / Kia Sorento XM 2011-2024 Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Ignition System / Spark Plug Inspection
| [On vehicle inspection] |
| 1. |
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
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| 2. |
Remove the spark plug.
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| 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.
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| [Component Inspection] |
| 1. |
Check the spark plug for any damage on its thread and insulator.
If there is damage, replace the spark plug.
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| 2. |
Check the electrode. Measure the insulation resistance with an
ohmmeter.
If the resistance is less than the specified value, adjust the
electrode gap.
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| 3. |
Check the spark plug electrode gap.
If the gap is greater than the maximum, replace the spark plug.
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Spark Plug Specification
Item
Specification
Type
FXU16HR11
Gap
1.0 ~1.1 mm
(0.0394 ~ 0.0433 in.)
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Spark Plug Cleaning
The combustion temporarily becomes unstable, due to the aged fuel and
the carbon deposits accumulated on the spark plug(s) after long-term storage.
[1st Method]
1.
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See also:
Panorama Sunroof Adjustment
Inspect Glass Alignment
1.
Inspect the alignment of the movable glass (C) that is between
the front (A) and rear (B) glass and if needed adjust it.
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Heater & A/C Control Unit (Manual) Component
Connector Pin Function
Connector
Pin No
Function
Connector
Pin No
Function
A
1
Ground
B
18
IG ...
Head Lamps Component (1)
1. Head lamp assembly
2. Head lamp high beam bulb
3. Head lamp low beam bulb
4. Dust cap
5. Turn signal lamp socket & bulb
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