Kia Sportage: Ignition System / Spark Plug Description and operation
A spark plug is a device for delivering electric current from an ignition system
to the combustion chamber of a spark-ignition engine to ignite the compressed
fuel/air mixture therein by means of an electric spark, while containing combustion
pressure within the engine. A spark plug has a metal threaded shell, electrically
isolated from a central electrode by a porcelain insulator.
Specification
Spark Plug
Item
Specification
Type
SILZKR7E11
Gap
1.0 - 1.1 mm
(0.0394 - 0.04 ...
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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Other information:
Inspection
Battery Voltage and Status
Check the battery voltage and status using the battery tester.
Battery Terminal
1.
Move back and forth to check that the battery terminals (A) are loose
or corroded.If the terminals are corroded, clean them.
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Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three
minutes before beginning to work.
2.
Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Seat Assembly" ...