Kia Carnival 2009, General Information Manual

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2009 > G 2.7 DOHC >
TROUBLE SHOOTING
IGNITION SYSTEM
Symptom Suspect area Remedy
Engine will not start or
is hard to start
(Cranks OK) Ignition lock switch Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required
Ignition coil Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required
Spark plugs Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required
Ignition wiring disconnected or broken Repair wiring, or replace as required
Rough idle or stalls Ignition wiring Repair wiring, or replace as required
Ignition coil Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required
Engine hesitates/poor
acceleration Spark plugs and spark plug cables Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required
Ignition wiring Repair wiring, or replace as required
Poor mileage Spark plugs and spark plug cables Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required
CHARGING SYSTEM
Symptom Suspect area Remedy
Charging warning
indicator does not
light with ignition
switch "ON" and
engine off. Fuse blown Check fuses
Light burned out Replace light
Wiring connection loose Tighten loose connection
Electronic voltage regulator Replace voltage regulator
Charging warning
indicator does not go
out with engine
running. (Battery
requires frequent
recharging) Drive belt loose or worn Adjust belt tension or replace belt
Battery cable loose, corroded or worn
Inspect cable connection, repair or replace
cable
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator Replace voltage regulator or alternator
Wiring Repair or replace wiring
Overcharge Electronic voltage regulator Replace voltage regulator
Voltage sensing wire Repair or replace wiring
Discharge Drive belt loose or worn Adjust belt tension or replace belt
Wiring connection loose or short circuit
Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace
wiring
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator Replace voltage regulator or alternator
Poor grounding Inspect ground or repair
Worn battery Replace battery
STARTING SYSTEM
Symptom Suspect area Remedy
Engine will not crank Battery charge low Charge or replace battery
Battery cables loose, corroded or
worn out
Repair or replace cables
Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with
automatic transaxle only)
Refer to TR group-automatic transaxle