Kia Carens. Manual — part 8

C. Worn or burnt electrode. If present, replace plug.
D. Broken or burned ceramic insulator. If present replace plug.

E. Damaged spark plug ring. If so, replace ring.

F. Improper spark plug gap. Regap if possible, otherwise replace plug.

Gap : 0.027~0.031in (07~0.8mm)

Engine Electrical System

Ignition System - Spark Plug Cable

Engine Electrical System

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

INSPECTION

High-tension leads

1. Disconnect from coil spark plugs.

2. Check for breaks in insulation.

3. Check inside high-tension lead connectors for corrosion or carbon deposits.

4. Connect high-tension lead to an ohmmeter and check resistance.

Resistance : 16kΩ per 3.28 feet (1m)

5. Replace if defective.

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

INSPECTION

Ignition timing

Ignition timing can be thrown off for two reasons :
A problem with a sensor, which will be detected by ECM or a misalignment of camshaft to crankshaft. This last
problem indicates a problem with timing belt, which is covered in Group Engine. There is no need to adjust
engine timing after replacement of a coil.

Check procedure

1. Warm engine and let idle.

2. Turn all other electrical system OFF.

3. Connect timing ligh to high-tension lead number one.

4. Check that ignition timing mark on crankshaft pulley aligns with timing mark on engine block.

REMOVAL

Camshaft position sensor

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect two wire harness.

3. Remove mounting bolts.

4. Remove sensor from the cylinder head.