Why does my Kia start in cold weather?
But this wont result in the behavior as I had encountered. The car will gradually lose power and finally it will run on emergency program and at the end it will just stop (with a lot of lights in the dash board). So if you have start problems in cold weather it can be due to the preheaters.
Why does my Kia Charger not start up?
If it does not fire up first time it will either be one of the tollowing. It may be caused by a glow plug starting to fail, or that the plugs are not getting enough power from the battery to achieve full temp. if its the latter it may be either the battery or alternator not working to the max.
How do you start a Kia in the morning?
When starting in the morning, turn the key to the first or second click and the dash display lights will come on. There should be one that is yellow and looks like either a spark plug or a coil, when this light goes out start the engine, it should start first time.
Why is my Kia running on emergency program?
This high ratio of bio diesel is the problem, because the bio diesel oxides (rots) and clog the fuel filter. But this wont result in the behavior as I had encountered. The car will gradually lose power and finally it will run on emergency program and at the end it will just stop (with a lot of lights in the dash board).
Why does my car not start in the Cold?
When you park it after having run it around quite a bit it should end up at about 12.7V after having been parked for a few minutes. It should still be pretty close to 12.7 the next morning, but if it has gone so low that it won’t crank the car, that’s usually from parasitic draw. knfenimore July 6, 2016, 4:23am #5 Check it when it won’t start.
Why does my car not start in the morning?
It should still be pretty close to 12.7 the next morning, but if it has gone so low that it won’t crank the car, that’s usually from parasitic draw. Check it when it won’t start. Also, need to clean and tighten ground connections to engine and chassis.
What to do when your car won’t start?
So, it remains the case that you need to be able to check the battery voltage. If the battery voltage is fine when you park it, but low when it won’t start then you look for a parasitic drain. If the battery voltage remains fine, then you try to start it from neutral as Cougar suggested.
Why does my car not start when its fully charged?
Having other things work won’t tell you anything about that (like lights and stuff) Fully charged it should be about 12.7V. If its getting down to 12.3V or so then you’re likely to have problems. If, even with the new battery this is a problem then you need to look for a parasitic drain – something pulling too much power when the car is off.
What is the problem with the Hyundai timing chain tensioner?
Please try again later. Hyundai 3.3 V6 engines have a problem with timing chain tensioners that loose the ability to hold pressure at rest. This causes a noise at start up. This shows the bad tensioner and exactly what it is doing.
When to replace a faulty timing belt tensioner?
If you are going to replace the tensioner, it is also a good time to replace the timing belt and the related parts. Since there are many other parts located at the front of the engine that can make similar noises to a failing tensioner, it is important to isolate the noise.
How old is the timing chain tensioner on a Kia?
Took to KIA. They finally decided to replace timing chain tensioner. Our timing chain broke at JUST under 50,000km, 2 years old. Initially, the engine was making a strange noise on startup that would go away and sometimes return on acceleration. No warning lights came on. Within a week, the timing chain broke and the motor blew apart.
Please try again later. Hyundai 3.3 V6 engines have a problem with timing chain tensioners that loose the ability to hold pressure at rest. This causes a noise at start up. This shows the bad tensioner and exactly what it is doing.
But this wont result in the behavior as I had encountered. The car will gradually lose power and finally it will run on emergency program and at the end it will just stop (with a lot of lights in the dash board). So if you have start problems in cold weather it can be due to the preheaters.
Why is my Kia Sedona making a noise?
If the oil level is correct, the noise may be caused by the timing chain tensioner. Kia released an updated timing chain tensioner to solve this problem. The average cost for a Kia Sedona General Diagnosis is between $88 -$111.
What was the weather like in January 2014 to start a Kia?
In January 2014 the weather got colder, and I was experiencing start problems. One morning it was -4 degrees centigrade, and the car was struggling to start. There was plenty of juice in the battery and starter was turning without problems, but nothing happened.
Why does my Kia Sportage not start in cold weather?
Will not start in cold-weather -10 The battery is good. It has good fuel pressure and the computer is showing no codes. Any info would be appreciated Radio does not turn on after starting. Turns on after shutting off engine and restarting. Works fine then. Has happened several times recently.
What’s the most common problem with a Kia Sportage?
The most common Kia Sportage problem According to RepairPal.com, a site that calculates actual vehicle owner problems and associated costs, a defective AC compressor is a major concern. Over 100 people reported the AC compressor clutch assembly starts making noise, or in some cases vibrations, when the air conditioning is on.
What should I do if my Kia Sportage has a gas leak?
If you own one of these model years and think you’re experiencing a slow gas leak, visit your local Kia dealership. Kia did extend the fuel tank warranty on these Sportage vehicles, with a bulletin number 059. On average, the 60 plus owners spent around $80-$120 for repairs.
What should the cold starting light look like on a Kia?
There should be one that is yellow and looks like either a spark plug or a coil, when this light goes out start the engine, it should start first time. During the colder months it may take between 5 to 10 seconds to gou out, indicating that they are hot enough and the car is ready to start.