Kia Sportage: Troubleshooting| Troubleshooting |
| Symptom | Suspect area |
| Engine will not start or struggle to start | Vapor hose damaged or disconnected |
| Engine struggles to start | Malfunction of the Purge Control Solenoid Valve |
| Rough idle or engine stalls | Vapor hose damaged or disconnected |
| Malfunction of the PCV valve | |
| Rough idle | Malfunction of the Evaporative Emission Control System |
| Excessive oil consumption | Positive crankcase ventilation line clogged |
Specifications
Schematic DiagramsInstrument panel illumination
When the ignition switch is on, press the illumination control button to adjust
the brightness of the instrument panel illumination. ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve: Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the vapor hose (A).
2.
Remove the PCV valve (B).
Inspection
1.
Insert a thin stick (A) into the PCV valve (B) from the threaded side to check that the plunger move ...