2007 KIA CARNIVAL engine overheat

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Suspect area Remedy
Engine misfire with
abnormal internal
lower engine noises. Worn crankshaft bearings.
Loose or impropes engine drive plate.
Replace the crankshaft and bearings as
required.
Repair or replace the drive plate as required.
Worn piston rings.
(Oil consumption may or may not cause the
engine to misfire.) Inspect the cylinder for a loss of compression.
Repair or replace as required.
Worn crankshaft thrust bearings Replace the crankshaft and bearings as
required.
Engine misfire with
abnormal valve train
noise. Stuck valves.
(Carbon buildup on the valve stem)
Repair or replace as required.
Excessive worn or mis - aligned timing chain. Replace the timing chain and sprocket as
required.
Worn camshaft lobes. Replace the camshaft and valve lifters.
Engine misfire with
coolant consumption. a.
Faulty cylinder head gasket and/or
cranking or other damage to the cylinder
head and engine block cooling system.
b. Coolant consumption may or may not
cause the engine to overheat. a.
Inspect the cylinder head and engine
block for damage to the coolant passages
and/or a faulty head gasket.
b. Repair or replace as required.
Engine misfire with
excessive oil
consumption. Worn valves, guides and/or valve stem oil
seals.
Repair or replace as required.
Worn piston rings.
(Oil consumption may or may not cause the
engine to misfire) a.
Inspect the cylinder for a loss of
compression.
b. Repair or replace as required.
Engine noise on start -
up, but only lasting a
few seconds. Incorrect oil viscosity.
a.Drain the oil.
b. Install the correct viscosity oil.
Worn crankshaft thrust bearing. a.Inspect the thrust bearing and crankshaft.
b. Repair or replace as required.
Upper engine
noise,regardless of
engine speed. Low oil pressure.
Repair or replace as required.
Broken valve spring. Replace the valve spring.
Worn or dirty valve lifters. Replace the valve lifters.
Stretched or broken timing chain and/or
damaged sprocket teeth. Replace the timing chain and sprockets.
Worn timing chain tensioner, if applicable. Replace the timing chain tensioner as
required.
Worn camshaft lobes. a.Inspect the camshaft lobes.
b. Replace the timing camshaft and valve
lifters as required.
Worn valve guides or valve stems. Inspect the valves and valve guides,then
repair as required.
Stuck valves. Carbon on the valve stem or
valve seat may cause the valve to stay open. Inspect the valves and valve guides, then
repair as required.
Worn drive belt, idler, tensioner and bearing. Replace as required.
Lower engine
noise,regardless of Low oil pressure.
Repair as required.

4.Disconnect the ECT(Engine Coolant Temperature) sensor connector.
5. Remove the coolant hose related to the heater hoses and the ECT(Engine Coolant Temperature) system.
6. Remove wiring protector.
7. Remove water temperature control assembly(A) and the gaskets(B).
8.Remove the water pipe(A).
THERMOSTAT
Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove
the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.
1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
2. Remove the coolant inlet pitting(A) and the thermostat(B).

2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SERVICE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
Automatic transaxle fluid
INSPECTION 1. Drive the vehicle until the fluid reaches normal operating temperature [70~80°C].
2. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move the selector lever through all gear positions. This will fill the torque converter and the hudraulic system with
fluid and move the selector lever to the "N" (Neutral) or "P"(Park) position.
4. Before removing the oil level gauge, wipe all contaminants from around the oil level gauge. Then take out the oil
level gauge and check the condition of the fluid.
If the fluid smells as if it is burning, it means that the fluid has been contaminated by fine particles from the
bushes and friction materials, a transaxle overhaul may be necessary.
5. Check that the fluid level is at the HOT mark on the oil level gauge. If the fluid level is low, add automatic transaxle
fluid until the level reaches the "HOT" mark.
Auto transaxle fluid:
DIAMOND ATF SP - III, SK ATF SP - III
Quantity : 8.5ℓ (9.0 US qt, 7.5 lmp.qt)
Low fluid level can cause a variety of a abnormal conditions because it allows the pump to take in air along
with fluid. Air trapped in the hydraulic system forms bubbles, which are compressable. Therefore, pressures
will be erratic, causing delayed shifting ,slipping clutches and brakes, etc. Improper filling can also raise fluid
level too high. When the transaxle has too much fluid, gears churn up foam and acuise the same conditions
which occur with low fluid level, resulting in accelerated deterioration of automatic transaxle fluid. In either
case, air bubbles can cause overheating, and fluid oxidation, which can interfere with normal valve, clutch, and
brake operation. Foaming can also result in fluid escaping from the transaxle vent where it may be mistaken
for a leak.
6. Insert the oil level gauge(A) securely.
When new, automatic transmission fluid should be red. The red dye is added so the assembly plant can
identify it as transmission fluid and distinguish it from engine oil or antifreeze. The red dye, which is not an
indicator of fluid quality, is not permanent. As the vehicle is driven the transmission fluid will begin to look
darker. The color may eventually appear light brown.

3.The two coolant temperature sensors are installed to the heater inner. The sensor valves determine heater
operation.
4. One of the temperature sensors functions to prevent the heater from overheating.
If the sensor temperature valve exceeds 125°C, the fuel will be cut and the heater will be deactivated by the
determination of the overheating of the heater.
The other temperature sensor determines the operation mode of the fuel fired heater.The temperature of this
sensor enables to activate the heater at full load(5kw) or half load(2.5kw).
• The coolant temperature shown on the above Figure is the value of the inner sensor and the actual coolant
temperature is higher about 5°C ~7°C than the above value.
OPERATION
Switch on/ Operation start
The fuel fired heater is operated when the coolant temperature is below 68°C and the ambient temperature is below
2°C after starting the engine.
At this time, the glow plug and combustion air fan are operated first and after 30 seconds, the dosing pump is
operated with stopping the combustion fan for 3 seconds.
After that, the operation of the fan increases continuously until it approaches to full load within 56 seconds. If fuel
supply reaches to full load the glow plug does not operate and the operation of the fan reaches to full load.
After that the glow plug monitors ignition condition as a flame sensor for 45 seconds.
The above operation procedure is done automatically and in case the ignition fails, the above operation will be done
again automatically.
If the condition of ignition failure sustains continuously, fuel supply and fan operation will be stopped and error codes
will be stored to find cause of failure.
Generally, the cause of ignition failure during combustion is caused by the automatic re- operation of the above
procedure.
Operation for heating
The fuel fired heater operates at full load when the coolant temperature is below 68°C and the ambient temperature is
below 2°C after starting the engine.
It operates at half load when the coolant temperature is 74°C and it operates at idle mode when the coolant
temperature is 78°C.
The fuel fired heater during the transformation process does a cleaning function from the half mode to the idle mode.
At idle mode, all components do not work.
The fuel fired heater operating at idle mode turns into the half load when the coolant temperature is 74°C. At this time,
if the coolant temperature drops again below 68°C, the heater operates with full load and turns into the idle mode if
the temperature is 78°C.
This serial operating process is performed automatically.
Key switch off / Operation stop
The fuel fired heater ECU stops the operation of the fuel pump and cuts fuel supply when shutting off the engine
during the heater operation.
The heater conducts cleaning operation at this time.
This is a process of burning the fuel completely supplied in the heater inner.
In this process, the glow plug and combustion air fan are operated.