Spark Plug: Troubleshooting

Check the DTC code with the KDS (Refer to DTC INDEX (EXCEPT HEV) ).

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Check the connection status of the ignition coil connector (A).

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Check the installation condition of the ignition coil (A).

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Remove the spark plug.
(Refer to Spark Plug - "REMOVAL ")

Visual inspection of the spark plugs.

Spark plugs point gap [mm (in.)]: 1.0 - 1.1 (0.0393 - 0.0433)

Symptom	Suspected Area	Correction
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Melting Electrode	Abnormal Combustion, Over Heat	Replace the Spark Plugs
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Carbon and Foreign Matter	Abnormal Combustion, Over Heat
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Ring Crack	Abnormal Combustion, External Shock
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Vertical Crack	External Shock
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Over Heat	Abnormal Combustion

Symptom	Suspected Area	Correction
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Poor Gap	Careless	Replace the Spark Plugs
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Flash Over	Excessive Electrode Wear	Replace Spark Plugs, Ignition Coil
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. Stain	Remaining Oil Mist	Reassemble the Spark Plugs

Check the resistance between the spark plugs terminal (A) and probe (B) by using a multi-tester or a resistance meter.

Specification (kΩ): 2 - 20

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NOTE:

Avoid the contact resistance between probe and spark plugs. (when it occur, measured value is not stabilized.)
Be careful not to damage center electrode (A) while measuring resistance.

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Test for changing position of each ignition coil.

Remove the spark plug (A) and ignition coil (B) fitted to the misfired cylinder and exchange them with the one of other cylinders.

(Refer to Spark Plug - "REMOVAL ")

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