ENGINE COMPRESSION
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed, and throttle wide open.
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Compression Pressure |
| Sephia | (1) 193 psi (1331 kPa) |
| Sportage | (1) 164 psi (1131 kPa) |
| (1) Specification is with engine speed at 300 RPM (Sephia) or 250 RPM (Sportage). |
| (1) | Specification is with engine speed at 300 RPM (Sephia) or 250 RPM (Sportage). |
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
VALVE CLEARANCE
Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. No adjustments are required.
IGNITION COIL
| Application | Primary | Secondary |
|---|
| All | .45-.55 | 13,000-15,000 |
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)
HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE
High tension wire resistance should not exceed 16,000 ohms per 3.3 feet.
SPARK PLUGS
| Application | NGK |
|---|
| Sephia | BKR6E |
| Sportage | BKR6E-11 |
| Application | Gap In. (mm) | Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|
| Sephia | .028-.032 (.7-.8) | 18-22 (25-30 N.m) |
| Sportage | .039-.043 (1.0-1.1) | 18-22 (25-30 N.m) |
SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS
Firing Order (Sephia 1.8L & Sportage 2.0L). Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Firing Order (Sephia 1.8L & Sportage 2.0L)
IGNITION TIMING
| Application | (1) (2) Degrees BTDC @ Idle |
|---|
| Sephia | 3-10 |
| Sportage | 0-12 |
| (1) With engine warmed up and electrical systems off. (2) Ignition timing is computer controlled and is not adjustable. |
| (1) | With engine warmed up and electrical systems off. |
| (2) | Ignition timing is computer controlled and is not adjustable. |
FUEL PUMP
| Application | Psi (kPa) |
|---|
| Sephia (1) |
| Maximum Pressure (2) | 65-94 (450-650) |
| Fuel Line Pressure (3) | 46-51 (320-350) |
| Holding Pressure (4) | Above 25 (180) |
| Sportage |
| Maximum Pressure (5) | Above 50 (340) |
| Fuel Line Pressure (6) |
| Regulator Vacuum Connected | 34 (235) |
| Regulator Vacuum Disconnected | 42 (292) |
| Holding Pressure (7) | Above 21 (1.5) |
| (1) Returnless fuel system. (2) With pressure gauge connected to main fuel line at fuel pump. (3) With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port. (4) With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port. Minimum pressure 15 minutes after ignition is turned off. (5) With pressure gauge connected to fuel filter and pressure gauge outlet hose plugged. (6) With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port and engine at idle. (7) With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port. Minimum pressure 5 minutes after ignition is turned off. |
| (1) | Returnless fuel system. |
| (2) | With pressure gauge connected to main fuel line at fuel pump. |
| (3) | With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port. |
| (4) | With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port. Minimum pressure 15 minutes after ignition is turned off. |
| (5) | With pressure gauge connected to fuel filter and pressure gauge outlet hose plugged. |
| (6) | With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port and engine at idle. |
| (7) | With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port. Minimum pressure 5 minutes after ignition is turned off. |
FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS
INJECTOR RESISTANCE
| Application | (1) Ohms |
|---|
| Sephia | 14.5 |
| Sportage | 12-16 |
| (1) With temperature at 68°F (20°C). |
| (1) | With temperature at 68°F (20°C). |
IDLE SPEED
| Application | (1) (2) RPM |
|---|
| Sephia | 750-850 |
| Sportage | 770-870 |
| (1) Base idle speed is controlled by PCM and is not adjustable. (2) With engine at normal operating temperature and all electrical loads off. |
| (1) | Base idle speed is controlled by PCM and is not adjustable. |
| (2) | With engine at normal operating temperature and all electrical loads off. |
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS
THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR
Note. For information on connector terminal identification and test conditions specified in the following tables, see ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.
| Test Condition | (1) Resistance (k/ohms) |
|---|
| Throttle Closed | 1.6-2.4 |
| Throttle Open | (2) |
| (1) Measure resistance between TP sensor terminal No. 2 (Blue/White wire) and No. 3 (Blue/Orange wire). (2) Resistance should increase linearly as throttle opens. |
| (1) | Measure resistance between TP sensor terminal No. 2 (Blue/White wire) and No. 3 (Blue/Orange wire). |
| (2) | Resistance should increase linearly as throttle opens. |
TP SENSOR CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS (SEPHIA)
| Condition (1) | (2) Volts |
|---|
| Throttle Closed | .4-.6 |
| Wide Open Throttle | 4.1-4.3 |
| (1) Also ensure voltage change is smooth between closed and open throttle. (2) Measure voltage between TP sensor terminals No. 1 (Black/Green wire) and No. 3 (Blue/Orange wire) with ignition on and TP sensor connected. |
| (1) | Also ensure voltage change is smooth between closed and open throttle. |
| (2) | Measure voltage between TP sensor terminals No. 1 (Black/Green wire) and No. 3 (Blue/Orange wire) with ignition on and TP sensor connected. |
TP SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS (SEPHIA)
| Condition | Resistance (k/ohms) (1) |
|---|
| Throttle Fully Closed | About 1 |
| Throttle Fully Open | About 2.4 |
| (1) Measure resistance between TP sensor terminals No. 1 (Green/Yellow wire) and No. 3 (Yellow/Black wire). |
| (1) | Measure resistance between TP sensor terminals No. 1 (Green/Yellow wire) and No. 3 (Yellow/Black wire). |
TP SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (SPORTAGE)
