Kia G 3.8 DOHC, Manual

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2007 > G 3.8 DOHC >
TROUBLESHOOTING
IGNITION SYSTEM
Symptom Suspect area Remedy
Engine will not start or
is hard to start
(Cranks OK) Ignition lock switch
Ignition coil
Spark plugs
Ignition wiring disconnected or broken Inspect ignition lock switch, or replace as required
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required
Inspect spark plugs, or replace as required
Repair wiring, or replace as required
Rough idle or stalls Ignition wiring
Ignition coil Repair wiring, or replace as required
Inspect ignition coil, or replace as required
Engine hesitates/poor
acceleration Spark plugs and spark plug cables
Ignition wiring Inspect spark plugs / cable, or replace as required
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
Light burned out
Wiring connection loose
Electronic voltage regulator
Check fuses
Replace light
Tighten loose connection
Replace voltage regulator
Charging warning
indicator does not go
out with engine
running. (Battery
requires frequent
recharging) Drive belt loose or worn
Battery cable loose, corroded or worn
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator
Wiring
Adjust belt tension or replace belt
Inspect cable connection, repair or replace
cable
Replace voltage regulator or alternator
Repair or replace wiring
Overcharge Electronic voltage regulator
Voltage sensing wire Replace voltage regulator
Repair or replace wiring
Discharge Drive belt loose or worn
Wiring connection loose or short circuit
Electronic voltage regulator or alternator
Poor grounding
Worn battery Adjust belt tension or replace belt
Inspect wiring connection, repair or replace
wiring
Replace voltage regulator or alternator
Inspect ground or repair
Replace battery
STARTING SYSTEM
Symptom Suspect area Remedy
Engine will not crank Battery charge low
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Transaxle range switch (Vehicle with automatic
transaxle only)
Fuse blown
Starter motor faulty
Ignition switch faulty Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
Refer to TR group-automatic transaxle
Replace fuse
Replace
Replace
Engine cranks slowly Battery charge low
Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out
Starter motor faulty Charge or replace battery
Repair or replace cables
Replace
Starter keeps running Starter motor
Ignition switch Replace
Replace