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
1.
Check the battery voltage. (Low beam will be on when the battery voltage
is above 9 V.)
2.
Check the fuse and relay.
3.
Check the polarity of ballast. (The low beam will not light on in ...
Removal
1.
Prior to replacing the 4WD ECU, check the 4WD ECU's clutch learning
with the GDS tool.
(Refer to 4WD Control System - "Repair procedures")
2.
Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery ...