2004 Kia AmantiFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Check Condition

  • Engine Coolant Temperature: 80 - 95 °C (176 - 203 °F).
  • Light, electric cooling fan and all accessories are off.
  • Transaxle is in neutral (P or N range for A/T vehicles).
  • Steering wheel is in the straight ahead position.
  1. In case of using the Hi-Scan, connect the cable at DLC terminal as shown in illustration and adjust the idle speed with it.
    Fig 1: Attaching Hi-Scan Tool
    G00324914Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. In case of not using the Hi-Scan, perform the following procedure.
    1. Ground the ignition timing adjustment terminal with jumper wire.
      Fig 2: Grounding Ignition Timing Adjustment Terminal
      G00324915Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the tachometer and timing light.
    3. Run the engine and let it idle.
    4. Check the basic ignition timing.

      Basic ignition timing: 10° +/- 5° BTDC at idle

    5. To check idle speed, be sure to stop grounding the ignition timing adjustment terminal.
    6. Let the engine idle for 2 minutes.
    7. Check the idle speed.

      Idle speed: 700 +/- 100 rpm

      NOTE:
      • The engine speed on a new vehicle driven less than 500 km (300 miles) may be 20 to 100 rpm lower than specification. But no adjustment is necessary because Idle Speed Control System adjusts automatically.
      • If the engine stalls or the engine speed is low after the vehicle has been driven a distance of 500 km (300 miles) or more, it's possible there may be residue on the throttle plate. See THROTTLE BODY CLEANING .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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