Kia Soul: Spark Plug Cleaning
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Ignition System / Spark Plug Cleaning
The combustion temporarily becomes unstable, due to the aged fuel and
the carbon deposits accumulated on the spark plug(s) after long-term storage.
[1st Method] |
1. |
Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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2. |
Step on the accelerator pedal and hold it steady at 4500 rpm with
the shift lever in N position to warm up the engine until the
temperature of the engine coolant reaches 80°C.
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3. |
Keep the engine running at 2500~3000 rpm in the N position for
15 minutes.
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[2nd Method] |
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1. |
Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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2. |
Drive the vehicle for over 20 minutes, keeping the engine speed
above 3500 rpm.
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Spark Plug Inspection
[On vehicle inspection]
1.
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
2.
Remove the spark plug.
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Spark Plug Removal
1.
Remove the ignition coil.
(Refer to Ignition System - "Ignition Coil")
2.
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plu ...
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Installtion
1.
With a putt knife, scrape the old adhesive smooth to a thickness
of about 2mm (0.08 in.) on the bonding surface around the entire quarter
fixed glass flange.
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Voice Recognition Volume
Adjusts voice recognition volume. Select [Voice Recognition Vol.]
Set volume of
TUNE knob
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