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Replying to: djbj2012 (Jan 14, 2008 5:33 pm) A few "simple" checks first: Confirm you have changed the rear coil pack.. Also..confirm which light is flashing: CEL or HOLD ? Was there any oil on plug 4? CHeck gas filler cap is tight and all hoses to purge tank (front of battery) are OK. CHeck that all hoses that connect ot top of fuel tank are OK (remove cover under rear right seat). Remove and clean Idle Air COntrol valve Measure voltage when engine runs.14 to 14.5 volts desired. Misfire on cylinder 4. Idles really rough when sitting and gets horrible gas mileage ..I"d expect more codes..that sounds like improper fuel mixture. Can you check codes again? (MAF, O2..) |
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Replying to: lmp4 (Jan 09, 2008 8:07 pm)
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Replying to: mbragg (Jan 17, 2008 4:24 pm) You say "when pressing pedal there is more pressure"....this implies the engine is running, right? ANd indeed the regulator senses vacuum and increases fuel pressure with depressing throttle. With the new pump you have, I'd look for other causes. Unhappily, this problem comes frequently and other than some that were solved with changing the fuel pump relay, other definitive causes have not been clearly reported. Did you feed the pump direct with 12V and listen to the sound it makes or the resulting fuel pressure? Do you have access to a fuel pressure gauge? I would also install a voltmeter to measure is 12V is applied to the fuel pump relay coil contacts : you need help to do that as it shoudl show for only 1 or 2 sec when first turning the key to ON. You must read it on the first try cause the computer will prevent repetitive primer to avoid flooding if key is turned to ON repetitively with too small a delay . FuelPumpCircuit
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Replying to: lmp4 (Jan 17, 2008 6:05 pm) circuit99 Notice pin numbers for the relay coil are not he same.... I'm not too sore which year was the other one..will check...means they changed relay type over the years. |
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Hi i drive my 1999 kia sportage around town all the time and i have never had a problem with the temp gage going above half way. I took it on the freeway tonight and a few minutes into driving the gage went all the way to the H  i then just turned the heat on and it lowered it a little and kept it stable until i was able to get back home. I am just wondering if this could be the thermostat and if so howw do i go about changing it. I am used to Hondas so i have no idea where it even is on my kia. Any help would be great thanks..
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Replying to: ort102 (Jan 28, 2008 9:42 pm) Thermostat is here: 
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Replying to: lmp4 (Jan 29, 2008 8:46 am)
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Replying to: ort102 (Jan 29, 2008 1:10 pm) Several owners have replaced the clutch fan with an electric fan when they figured out the clutch was shot.. THe "pulsating" headlights let me think the alternator belt is slipping....can you have a helper make a real time voltage measurement when that happens? (possibly from the lighter plug). WHen that occurs, what happens if you turn the heater blower off?
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Replying to: lmp4 (Jan 29, 2008 1:36 pm) Now my next question would be what kind of instrument would i need to check the voltage? And in answer to your question about the heater when i turn it on they pulsate worse.
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I have a 2001 sportage, there is no power it feels like it is running out of gas. I have just replaced the air filter, coil, sparkplugs, timing belt, water pump, fuel filter and then had to change the battery. Could this be the fuel pump and if so is there a way to check prior to purchasing a new one. Thanks
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