Kia Carnival (2007 year). Instruction — part 565

2007 > 3.8L V6 GASOLINE >

REMOVAL

IGNITION COIL

1. Remove the engine cover.

2. Disconnect the ignition coil connector(A).

When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin(A) and push the clip(B).

3. Remove the ignition coil (B).

4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

SPARK TEST

1. Remove the ignition coil connector(A).

When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin (A) and push the clip(B).

2. Remove bolt holding down the ignition coil.

3. Remove ignition coil from engine.

4. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug.

5. Attach the spark plug to the ignition coil.

6. Reconnect ignition coil harness connector to ignition coil.

7. Ground the spark plug to the engine.

8. Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.

To prevent fuel being injected from injectors while the engine is being cranked, remove the fuel pump relay(A)
from the fuse box.
Crank the engine for no more than 5 ~ 10 seconds.

9. Continue to inspect other cylinders of suspected 'no spark' concerns.

10. Install in the reverse order of testing and removal.

INSPECT SPARK PLUG

1. Remove the ignition coil connector(A).

When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin(A) and push the clip(B).

2. Remove the ignition coil(B).

3. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug.

Be careful that no contaminates enter through the spark plug holes.

4. Inspect the electrodes (A) and ceramic insulator (B).

INSPECTION OF ELECTRODES

Condition

Dark deposits

White deposits

Description

a. Fuel mixture too rich
b. Low air intake

a. Fuel mixture too lean
b. Advanced ignition timing
c. Insufficient plug tightening torque

5. Check the electrode gap (A).

Standard :
Unleaded : 1.0 ~ 1.1 mm (0.0394 ~ 0.0433 in.)

INSPECT IGNITION COIL

1. Measure the primary coil resistance between terminals (+) and (-).