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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Parking Brake
Inspect the parking brake system including the parking brake lever (or
pedal) and cables.
Adjustment
Parking Brake Lever Stroke Adjustment
1.
Remove the rear console ...
Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm
the driver's seat or the front pass ...