Kia Rio: 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 4 injector 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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Install the cylinder head center cover and the engine cover.
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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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Driver's and passenger's front air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating position.
The indications of the system's prese ...
Signal Waveform
The three waveforms below are taken from the #1 and #4 injectors. The
top waveform is from the high side (feed side) of the #1 and #4 injectors, while
the middle waveform is from the low side ...
Description
The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center Pillar (LH
& RH). When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner
seat belt helps to reduce ...