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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Other Kia Spectra I facelift

Specifications 6 illustrations ~166 words

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed, and throttle wide open.

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Pressure (1)
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
2.4L178 psi (1227 kPa) @ 250-400 RPM
2.7L(2) 170 psi (1200 kPa)
Rio184 psi (1275 kPa) @ 300 RPM
Sedona(2) 170 psi (1200 KPa)
Spectra193 psi (1331 kPa) @ 300 RPM
Sportage163 psi (1124 kPa) @ 270 RPM
(1) With engine at normal operating temperature. (2) At cranking speed. Cranking RPM not available from manufacturer.
(1)With engine at normal operating temperature.
(2)At cranking speed. Cranking RPM not available from manufacturer.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. No adjustments are required.

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
2.4L.7820,000
2.7L.74-.8113.300-15.300
Rio.60-.8011,000-15,000
Sedona.7813.000
Spectra & Sportage.45-.5513,000-15,000

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

High tension wire resistance should not exceed 10,000 ohms per foot. To identify and locate spark plug wires and ignition coils (Scheme 1)- (Scheme 4).

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Plug Wires & Ignition Coils (Optima & Magentis (Canadian) 2.4L, Spectra & Sportage)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Plug Wires & Ignition Coils (Optima & Magentis (Canadian) 2.7L)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Plug Wires & Ignition Coils (Rio)

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Plug Wires & Ignition Coils (Sedona)

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationType
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
2.4LNGK PGR5C-11 or Champion RN10PYP4
2.7LNGK PFR5N-11
Rio & SpectraNGK BKR6E
SedonaNGK PFR5N-11 or Champion RC10PYP4, RC10PYPB4
SportageNGK BKR6E-11

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
2.4L.039-.043 (1.0-1.1)18-22 (25-30)
2.7L.039-.043 (1.0-1.1)15-22 (20-30)
Sedona.039-.043 (1.0-1.1)15-22 (20-30)
Rio & Spectra.028-.032 (0.7-0.8)18-22 (25-30)
Sportage.039-.043 (1.0-1.1)18-22 (25-30)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

FIRING ORDER

For firing order information (Scheme 5)or (Scheme 6).

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Firing Order (4-Cylinder Engines)

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Firing Order (V6 Engine)

IGNITION TIMING

Application(1) (2) Degrees BTDC @ Idle
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
2.4L3-7
2.7L7-17
Rio1-11
Sedona8-12
Spectra(3)
Sportage0-12
(1) With engine at normal operating temperature and all electrical loads off. (2) Ignition timing is computer controlled and is not adjustable. (3) 5 degrees ATDC to 15 degrees BTDC.
(1)With engine at normal operating temperature and all electrical loads off.
(2)Ignition timing is computer controlled and is not adjustable.
(3)5 degrees ATDC to 15 degrees BTDC.

BASE IGNITION TIMING

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationPsi (kPa)
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
Fuel Line Pressure (1) (2)
Regulator Vacuum Connected37 (255)
Regulator Vacuum Disconnected46-49 (320-340)
Rio & Spectra
Maximum Pressure (1)65-94 (450-650)
Fuel Line Pressure (3)46-51 (320-350)
Holding Pressure (4)Greater Than 25 (180)
Sedona
Fuel Line Pressure (1) (2)
Regulator Vacuum Connected39 (270)
Regulator Vacuum Disconnected46-49 (320-340)
Sportage
Maximum Pressure (5)Greater Than 43 (340)
Fuel Line Pressure (2) (6)
Regulator Vacuum Connected34 (235)
Regulator Vacuum Disconnected42 (292)
Holding Pressure (7)Greater Than 21 (150)
(1) With pressure gauge connected to main fuel line with adapter. (2) Engine at idle. (3) With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port. (4) With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port. Minimum pressure 15-25 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. (7) With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port. Minimum pressure 5 minutes after ignition is turned off.
(1)With pressure gauge connected to main fuel line with adapter.
(2)Engine at idle.
(3)With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port.
(4)With pressure gauge connected to fuel rail service port. Minimum pressure 15-25 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.
(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
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)13-16
Rio13.5-15.5
Sedona13-16
Spectra14.5
Sportage12-16
(1) With temperature at 68°F (20°C).
(1)With temperature at 68°F (20°C).

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

IDLE SPEED

Application(1) (2) RPM
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
2.4L700-900
2.7L600-800
Rio700-800
Sedona600-800
Spectra750-850
Sportage770-870
(1) Base idle speed is controlled by PCM and is not adjustable (except Sedona). (2) With engine at normal operating temperature and all electrical loads off.
(1)Base idle speed is controlled by PCM and is not adjustable (except Sedona).
(2)With engine at normal operating temperature and all electrical loads off.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Note. For information on Throttle Position (TP) sensor adjustment procedure, on applicable models, see THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR in ON-VEHICLE ADJUSTMENTS article.

Application(1) Specification (Volts)
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
2.4L0.3-0.9 To 4.0-4.6
2.7L0.25-0.8 To 4.0-4.4
Rio0.2-0.8 To 4.0-4.8
Sedona0.3-0.9 To 4.0-4.6
Spectra0.3-0.9 To 4.0-4.4
Sportage0.4-0.6 To 4.1-4.3
(1) Reading is from idle position to wide open throttle position.
(1)Reading is from idle position to wide open throttle position.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS