Kia Carnival (2009+). Instruction — part 126

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

SPECIFICATION

IGNITION SYSTEM

Items

Specification( 3.8L)

Ignition coil

Primary resistance

0.62 ± 10 % (!)

Secondary resistance

7.0 ± 15 % (k!)

Spark plugs

Unleaded

NGK

IFR5G-11

Gap

1.0 ~ 1.1 mm (0.0394 ~ 0.0433 in.)

STARTING SYSTEM

Items

Specification

3.8L

Starter

Rated voltage

12 V, 1.4 kW

No. of pinion teeth

8

No-load

characteristics

Voltage

11.5 V

Ampere

85A, MAX

Speed

2,600 rpm, MIN

CHARGING SYSTEM

Items

Specification

/ 3.8L

Alternator

Type

Battery voltage sensing

Rate voltagea

13.5V, 130A

Speed in use

1,000 ~ 18,000 rpm

Voltage regulator

IC regulator built-in type

Regulator setting voltage

14.2 ~ 14.8V

Temperature compensation

-4 ± 4 mV / °C

Battery

Type

MF 68AH(3.3L) / MF 80AH(3.8L)

Cold cranking amperage [at -18°C(-0.4°F)]

600 A(3.3L) / 630 A(3.8L)

Reserve capacity

110 min(3.3L) / 130 min(3.8L)

Specific gravity [at 20°C(68°F)]

1.280 ± 0.01

- COLD CRANKING AMPERAGE is the amperage a battery can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain a terminal

voltage of 7.2V or greater at a specified temperature.

- RESERVE CAPACITY RATING is amount of time a battery can deliver 25A and maintain a minimum terminal

voltage of 10.5V at 26.7°C(80.1°F).

AUTO CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM

Items

Specification

Setting error

Within ± 1.5Km/h on level road

Vehicle speed memory variation

No variation

Setting time

0.1sec max

Resuming time

0.1sec max.

Minimum operating speed

40 ± 2Km/h

Cancel speed range

15 ± 2Km/h

Maximum memorized speed

160 ± 2Km/h

Pulling force

127N(13Kgf)

Main switch serial resistance value

3.9k! ± 1%

Command switch serial resistance value

SET switch : 220! ± 1%

RESUME switch : 910! ± 1%

2009 > G 3.8 DOHC >

TROUBLE SHOOTING

IGNITION SYSTEM

Symptom

Suspect area

Remedy

Engine will not start or
is hard to start
(Cranks OK)

Ignition lock switch
Ignition coil
Spark plugs
Ignition wiring disconnected or broken

Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required
Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required
Repair wiring, or replace as required

Rough idle or stalls

Ignition wiring
Ignition coil

Repair wiring, or replace as required
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required

Engine hesitates/poor
acceleration

Spark plugs and spark plug cables
Ignition wiring

Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required
Repair wiring, or replace as required

Poor mileage

Spark plugs and spark plug cables

Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required

CHARGING SYSTEM

Symptom

Suspect area

Remedy

Charging warning
indicator does not
light with ignition
switch "ON" and
engine off.

Fuse blown
Light burned out
Wiring connection loose
Electronic voltage regulator

Check fuses
Replace light
Tighten loose connection
Replace voltage regulator

Charging warning
indicator does not go
out with engine
running. (Battery
requires frequent
recharging)

Drive belt loose or worn
Battery cable loose, corroded or worn
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator
Wiring

Adjust belt tension or replace belt
Inspect cable connection, repair or replace
cable
Replace voltage regulator or alternator
Repair or replace wiring

Overcharge

Electronic voltage regulator
Voltage sensing wire

Replace voltage regulator
Repair or replace wiring

Discharge

Drive belt loose or worn
Wiring connection loose or short circuit
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator
Poor grounding
Worn battery

Adjust belt tension or replace belt
Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace
wiring
Replace voltage regulator or alternator
Inspect ground or repair
Replace battery

STARTING SYSTEM

Symptom

Suspect area

Remedy

Engine will not crank

Battery charge low
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic
transaxle only)
Fuse blown
Starter motor faulty
Ignition switch faulty

Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
Refer to TR group-automatic transaxle
Replace fuse
Replace
Replace

Engine cranks slowly

Battery charge low
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Starter motor faulty

Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
Replace

Starter keeps running Starter motor

Ignition switch

Replace
Replace

Ignition switch

Replace

Starter spins but
engine will not crank

Short in wiring
Pinion gear teeth broken or starter motor
Ring gear teeth broken

Repair wiring
Replace
Replace fly wheel or torque converter