Hyundai Santa Fe (DM): Spark Plug. Repair procedures
Inspection
[On vehicle inspection] |
1. |
Accelerate the engine to about 3,000 rpm 3 times or more.
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2. |
Remove the spark plug.
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3. |
Check the spark plug visually.
If the electrode is dry, the spark plug is normal.
If the electrode is wet, check the damage and electrode gap as
below.
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[Component Inspection] |
1. |
Check the spark plug for any damage on its thread and insulator.
If there is damage, replace the spark plug.
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2. |
Check the electrode. Measure the insulation resistance with an
ohmmeter.
If the resistance is less than the specified value, adjust the
electrode gap.
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3. |
Check the spark plug electrode gap.
If the gap is greater than the maximum, replace the spark plug.
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Cleaning
The combustion temporarily becomes unstable, due to the aged fuel and
the carbon deposits accumulated on the spark plug(s) after long-term storage.
[1st Method] |
1. |
Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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2. |
Step on the accelerator pedal and hold it steady at 4500 rpm with
the shift lever in N position to warm up the engine until the
temperature of the engine coolant reaches 80°C.
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3. |
Keep the engine running at 2500~3000 rpm in the N position for
15 minutes.
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[2nd Method] |
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1. |
Start the engine and keep the engine running at idle for 2 minutes.
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2. |
Drive the vehicle for over 20 minutes, keeping the engine speed
above 3500 rpm.
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Removal
1. |
Remove the ignition coil.
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2. |
Using a spark plug wrench, remove the spark plug (A).
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Installation
1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Spark Plug. Specifications
Specification Item Specification Type FXU16HR11 Gap 1.0 ~1.1 mm (0.0394 ~ 0.0433 in.) ...Charging System
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