Kia Carens: Ignition System / Ignition Coil Description and operation

An ignition coil is an induction coil in an engine's ignition system which transforms the battery's low voltage to the high voltage needed to create an electric spark in the spark plugs to ignite the fuel. Coils have an internal resistor while others rely on a resistor wire or an external resistor to limit the current flowing into the coil from the battery 12 V supply.

Repair procedures

On-vehicle Inspection Inspect ignition coil assembly and Perform spark test 1. Check for DTCs.    ...

Ignition Coil Specifications

Specification Item Specification Primary Coil Resistance (Ω) 0.79 ± 15％ [20°C (68°F)] Secondary Coil Res ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work. 2. To remove the emergency fastening device (C), keep on pushing the lock pin (A) as arrow direction. And then remo ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Description and operation

Description Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) is a hall sensor and detects the camshaft position by using a hall element. It is related with Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKPS) and detects the piston position of each cylinder which the CKPS can't detect. The CMPS is i ...