Troubleshooting - Kia Carnival 2009 General Information Manual

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