Kia Sorento: On-vehicle Inspection
| Inspect ignition coil assembly and
Perform spark test |
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Check for DTCs.
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If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting in
accordance with the procedure for that DTC. (Refer to
DTC guide)
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Check if sparks occur.
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Remove the engine cover.
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Remove the ignition coils.
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Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
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Disconnect the injector extension connectors.
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Ground the spark plug to the engine.
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Check if sparks occur at each spark plug while engine
is being cranked.
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Do not crank the engine for more then 5 seonds.
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If sparks do not occur, perform the following test.
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Using a spark plug wrench, install spark plugs.
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Install the ignition coils.
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Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing
system.
The standard reference ignition timing data for the engine operating conditions
are pre-pro grammed in the ...
An ignition coil is an induction coil in an engine's ignition system which
transforms the battery's low voltage to the high voltage needed to create an
electric spark in the spark plu ...
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Tool (Number and name)
Illustration
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Description
Ignition Coil Description