2008 Kia Sedona

2008 ENGINE Ignition System - Sedona

2008 ENGINE

Ignition System - Sedona

DESCRIPTION
Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing system. The standard reference ignition
timing data for the engine operating conditions are preprogrammed in the memory of the ECM (Engine Control
Module).

The engine operating conditions (speed, load, warm-up condition, etc.) are detected by the various sensors.
Based on these sensor signals and the ignition timing data, signals to interrupt the primary current are sent to the
ECM. The ignition coil is activated, and timing is controlled.

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REMOVAL
IGNITION COIL

1. Remove the engine cover.

2. Disconnect the ignition coil connector (A).

Fig. 1: Locating Ignition Coil Connectors And Ignition Coils

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NOTE: When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin (A) and push
the clip (B).

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Fig. 2: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector Lock Pin

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3. Remove the ignition coil (B).
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
SPARK TEST

1. Remove the ignition coil connector (A).

Fig. 3: Locating Ignition Coil Connectors And Ignition Coils

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NOTE: When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin (A) and push
the clip (B).

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Fig. 4: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector Lock Pin

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2. Remove bolt holding down the ignition coil.
3. Remove ignition coil from engine.
4. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug.
5. Attach the spark plug to the ignition coil.
6. Reconnect ignition coil harness connector to ignition coil.
7. Ground the spark plug to the engine.

Fig. 5: Grounding Spark Plug To Engine

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8. Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.

NOTE: To prevent fuel being injected from injectors while the engine is being
cranked, remove the fuel pump relay (A) from the fuse box.
Crank the engine for no more than 5-10 seconds.

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Fig. 6: Identifying Fuel Pump Relay
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9. Continue to inspect other cylinders of suspected `no spark' concerns.

10. Install in the reverse order of testing and removal.

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Fig. 7: Spark Plug Test Flow Chart
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INSPECT SPARK PLUG

1. Remove the ignition coil connector (A).

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Fig. 8: Locating Ignition Coil Connectors And Ignition Coils
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: When removing the ignition coil connector, pull the lock pin (A) and push
the clip (B).

Fig. 9: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector Lock Pin

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2. Remove the ignition coil (B).

Remove bolt holding down the ignition coil.

Remove ignition coil from engine.

3. Using a spark plug socket, remove the spark plug.

CAUTION: Be careful that no contaminates enter through the spark plug holes.

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4. Inspect the electrodes (A) and ceramic insulator (B).

Fig. 10: Identifying Electrodes And Ceramic Insulator

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Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

INSPECTION OF ELECTRODES

INSPECTION OF ELECTRODES
Condition Dark deposits White deposits
 Fuel mixture too lean
 Fuel mixture too rich
Description  Advanced ignition timing
 Low air intake
 Insufficient plug tightening torque

5. Check the electrode gap (A).

Standard :

Unleaded: 1.0-1.1 mm (0.0394-0.0433 in.)

Fig. 11: Checking Electrode Gap

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INSPECT IGNITION COIL

1. Measure the primary coil resistance between terminals (+) and (-).

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Fig. 12: Identifying Ignition Coil Connector Terminals
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Standard value: 0.62ohms ± 10%

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