Kia Mentor / Sephia Electrical System. Instruction — part 106

* ENGINE SYSTEMS UNIFORM INSPECTION GUIDELINES *

service to the system in question, if the repair creates or
continues an unsafe condition.

Reasons to Suggest Repair or Replacement

1 - Part is close to the end of its useful life (just above
discard specifications, or weak; failure likely to occur
soon, etc.)
2 - To address a customer need, convenience, or request (to
stiffen ride, enhance performance, eliminate noise, etc.)
3 - To comply with maintenance recommended by the vehicle's
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
4 - Technician's recommendation based on substantial and
informed experience

NOTE: Suggested services are always optional. When presenting
suggested repairs to the customer, you must present the
facts, allowing the customer to draw their own conclusions
and make an informed decision about how to proceed.

ENGINE ASSEMBLIES

SERVICE PROCEDURES REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED FOR PROPER VEHICLE

OPERATION

CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLIES

NOTE: A Cylinder Head Assembly is a cylinder head fitted with
valves, associated springs, retainers, and on overhead
camshaft cylinder heads (OHC), camshaft, camshaft
bearings, lash adjusters, tappets and rockers.

CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Adjustable valve lash is
out of specification ... B . . . . . Require repair.
Internal component failure
(any component) . . A . . ... (1) Require repair or
replacement of cylinder
head assembly.

(1) - It is Required that all other failure related components
be inspected for cause and condition. Additional components
or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or replacement,

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such as a water pump on a short block (reason code 4,
technician's recommendation based on substantial and
informed experience).

Example:
If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant
leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head
gasket, inspection of the following for cause and condition
is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder Head. It may
be Suggested that additional inspections be performed, such
as the other head gasket on a V-type engine.

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LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLIES

NOTE: A Long Block Assembly is a short block assembly together
with a cylinder head assembly and all those components
fitted within the rocker or cam cover, and timing cover
(the whole presented as an assembly). A rebuilt or new
oil pump, or kit shall be supplied or fitted as
appropriate.

LONG BLOCK ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Internal component failure
(any component) . . A . . ... (1) Require repair or
replacement of the long
block assembly.

(1) - It is Required that all other failure related components
be inspected for cause and condition. Additional components
or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or replacement
such as a water pump on a short block (reason code 4,
technician's recommendation based on substantial and
informed experience).

Example:
If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant
leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head
gasket, inspection of the following for cause and
condition is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder
Head. It may be Suggested that additional inspections be
performed, such as the other head gasket on a V-type
engine.

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1996 Kia Sephia

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SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLIES

NOTE: A Short Block Assembly is a cylinder block and all those
components contained within the limits of the block deck
or decks, the pan rail, the block rear face and the
timing cover (where fitted), including the crankshaft.

SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Any internal component
failure . . . . A . . ... (1) Require repair or
replacement of the short
block assembly.

(1) - It is Required that all other failure related components
be inspected for cause and condition. Additional
components or assemblies may be Suggested for repair or
replacement, such as a water pump on a short block
(reason code 4, technician's recommendation based on
substantial and informed experience).

Example:
If there is a failed head gasket with an external coolant
leak, in addition to Requiring replacement of the head
gasket, inspection of the following for cause and condition
is Required: Block, Cooling System, Cylinder Head. It may
be Suggested that additional inspections be performed,
such as the other head gasket on a V-type engine.

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ENGINE COMPONENTS

ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSORS

ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR INSPECTION

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Condition Code Procedure

Attaching hardware
missing . . . . C . . .. Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware

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1996 Kia Sephia

threads damaged . . A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) . .. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted . . A . . ... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing . ... C . . . Require replacement.
Inoperative . . . . B . . ... (2) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Missing . . . . . C . . . Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification . . .. B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken . . . A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance . . . A . . ... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance . . . B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) . . . ... A . . . Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed . . . . B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open . . .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted . ... A .. Require repair or replacement.

(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
(2) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of OEM
specification. Some components may be serviceable; check
for accepted cleaning procedure.

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