1998 Kia Sephia - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Location of the computer control relay for a 1998 Kia Sephia
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3/25/2019 9:41:16 AM •
1998 Kia Sephia
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on Mar 25, 2019
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When a strut is worn,what are symptons? How can one diagnose it? KIA Sephia 1998?..
some times you will get a bouncing in wheel ,nose dive in front end when stopping or hard breaking, did you try jacking up car so wheel is just off ground ,put a bar under tire and lift up observe wheel movement ,then do other wheels , if it is a strut the wheel will move up and down freely , look for fluid leaking around strut body ,5000 miles is not much of a factor things do break.the other is get the front end off the ground both wheels,SAFELY !!!!!! WITH THE CAR SHUT OFF WHEELS BLOCKED, have one person turn wheel while you observe it , look for anything wrong grab the wheel and try to move left to right (a small ) motion observe what happens ,is there wiggle ? with out moving steering wheel. if not sure of any of these ,PLEASE take it to a mechanic .hope this helps good luck. Woody
7/26/2017 7:59:01 PM •
1998 Kia Sephia
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on Jul 26, 2017
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My car wont start after replacing spark plugs
Check that you have pushed the spark plug wires fully home on the spark plug. If it's not turning it could be the solenoid that connects the battery to the starter motor when trying to start or simply a flat battery. Check battery first, check solenoid by listening to a click sound, check starter motor for connections check any related fuses.
4/2/2017 8:36:57 AM •
1998 Kia Sephia
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on Apr 02, 2017
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My Kia 2000 (Build date 11/99) Sephia sometimes
There is a switch/sensor on top of the transmission that tells the ECU what gear you are in, it's a cheap part however it will often NOT throw a code, it's possible that this part is defective, this will also throw your transmission into LIMP HOME MODE, which is not fun it will feel like the transmission is bad when it is not. Also check both your input and output speed sensors as these tell the ECU what engine rpm is and what the transmission speed is relative to which gear you are in if the OD light is flashing these may be suspect, also relatively cheap and easy sensors to replace. Get KIA brand parts as aftermarket parts may not be calibrated properly.
3/3/2017 12:34:55 AM •
1998 Kia Sephia
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on Mar 03, 2017
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Cigarette lighter fuse
by can't find the fuse, you mean you can't find one labeled as cigarette lighter? Or can't locate the fuses?
Visually check for a blown fuse, if none is found you have to assume that the device is broken.
5/10/2016 10:10:32 PM •
1998 Kia Sephia
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on May 10, 2016
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Timing belt keeps breaking
Apparently there is a tensioner that is not keeping the belt taught and it is not centered correctly on the pulleys. Or the pulley itself could be cracked warped or nicked.. Check out all the components carefully. A small nick or crack can cause the belt to chafe and run off the pulley and snap.
3/11/2015 4:43:17 AM •
1998 Kia Sephia
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on Mar 11, 2015
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What do you call a tune up?
U are correct, a 'tune up' is not an oil change, although the oil certainly can be changed at the time of a tune up (every 3k miles or twice a year if u don't drive much, and always change the oil filter too). Cars differ, mostly older to newer as to what can and should be done for a tune up. A car from the 1960's would need more parts replaced more often than a new car today (example: electronic ignitions of newer cars eliminate ignition points replacement, and generally, replacement is not as often of other parts: example, spark plugs).
So, a tune up can include spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor, and I would include fuel and air filters. There are exceptions to this too, making it more complicated to generalize what to replace, as wires and spark plugs can last 100k miles now, some vehicles don't have the traditional dist. cap and rotor to replace. Check your car owners manual for an idea of what to replace and how often. If u don't have the original owners manual, check the car manufacturers web site for info. Good luck with the tune up!
1/30/2015 9:07:49 PM •
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on Jan 30, 2015
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How to check coil pack"
Easiest way is if you have another working coil pack and switch it out with the suspected faulty coil pack. Say you have a problem that is with the coil pack that covers the 1-3 switch it with the one that covers 2-4. If the problem does not switch to where you put the faulty coil pack... it's not the coil pack. Replacement coil packs can be found at an auto part store or if you need a cheap replacement you can usually find one at a junkyard.
9/4/2014 12:11:12 PM •
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on Sep 04, 2014
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I have a 1998 1.8L Kia Mentor and my clutch pedal won't sink to the floor but I can't get any gears.
There are 3 progressively difficult and expensive steps you can take. I have to assume that the Mentor is the same as a Sephia.
First: Check the level of fluid in your brake/clutch canister. It MIGHT have 2 separate canisters (like the 1995 Sephia.) But I doubt it.
Second: Check your hydraulic clutch cable and the unit at the transaxle. It may need to be bled.
Third (and most expensive): Replace your clutch and pressure plate. This is the most expensive as it requires removal of the engine.
I hope this helps you find the source of your difficulties.
6/2/2014 5:22:03 PM •
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on Jun 02, 2014
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