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Kia Sephia

The Kia Sephia is a front-wheel drive compact car manufactured from September 1992 to 2003. Two generations of this car have been produced; both are available as a four-door sedan and five-door hatchback.

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Where is the fuel pump on a Kia Sephia?

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Fuel pumps on Kia's are all very easy. Yours is located under your back seat. Remove your back seat and you will see a small plate with 4 screws. Remove this and you can get to the fuel pump lines and connectors. The fuel pump is also removed from that same access area.

How to remove the alternator in a 2000 Kia Sephia?

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In order to do the Alternator Belt, you have to remove the power steering and a/c belt first. To do so, first, loosen the pivot bolt on top of power steering pump, just behing the pulley. You will need to position the pulley just right in order to fit a socket through a hold in the pulley to loosen the bolt. Then there is a bracket nut almost directly below that back behind the belt, very difficult to get to, use a thin 10-12", 14 mm wrench to loosen. Next you need to loosen the the lock nut, it is located just behind the belt too, almost directly across from the bracket nut, very close to passenger headlamp, very difficult to get to, need a 3-4" in length 14 mm wrench for best maneuvering, then loosen the adjuster bolt. The power steering pully should pivot slightly to allow removal of old belt. Then you have to crawl under the car and loosen, not remove, the pivot bolt which sits directly under the alternator. Then from above loosen the lock bolt, and loosen the adjustor bolt. Alternator should give and you will be able to remove the old belt and replace with a new belt. After you have the belt in place, reverse these steps, tighten the adjuster bolt, tighten the lock bolt, then tighten the pivot bolt. Make sure that the belt gives 1/4". You don't want it to be too tight or too loose. Then put the power steering/ac belt in place and reverse the steps of the removal. Tighten the adjuster bolt, then the lock nut, bracket nut, then the pivot bolt. Good luck. It's not fun or easy.

How do you change the ignition switch on a 1999 Kia Sephia?

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Ignition coils are easily accessable on top of the engine. Disconnect the electrical connector, unscrew the bolts (2 per coil, torx T-25), pull the coil straight out. Cylinder numbers are: Pass side, front to back - 1, 3, 5. Driver side, front to back - 2, 4, 6.

Why would dash and rear lights on a 2001 Kia Sephia not be working?

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Check the fuse and relay marked TNS. check fuse fuse panel is labled with each fuse if you checked the fuse + the relays and everything is ok, it's your (DRL unit)or if you prefer = minus 150$!! Good luck and don't worry, it's really easy to change except for where they put this small box. (behind left side of dash!!)

Where is the neutral safety switch located on a 2001 Kia Sephia?

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underneath the air filter housing on top of the transmission, where the linkage

from the gear goes in, remove the 3 or 4 bolts holding the housing for better

access to switch.

After you get the old switch off make sure when your putting the new switch on that you

make sure the notches line up with the arrow on back of the switch.

Where is the cooling fan relay on a Kia Sedona?

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I have a 2005 Kia Sportage and the fan relay is located behind the motor blower, mounted on a small bracket under the passenger side console.

It sure is! It can be knocked lose by a passenger's foot. With the fan on (and the car) tighten it. If that doesn't work you may need a new one.

What can you do if the car doesn't start on a rainy cold day?

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Your car requires three things to run. Air, fuel, and a spark. So the most logical way to figure it out is make sure it is getting all three. The actual method you choose can be dependent on the car you have. For instance, some cars have a fitting on the fuel rail to check for fuel pressure with a gauge.

How do you set the clock on a 1999 Kia Sephia?

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Push the clock button, then push the tune button. Up for minutes. Down for Hours.

Where is the input turbine speed sensor on a 1997 Kia Sephia?

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a speed sensor tells the vehicle computers how fast the vehicle is going, and also possibly operates the speedometer. If it is a wheel speed sensor it tells the anti-lock brake system how fast the individual wheel is turning and activates the anti-lock brakes in case of a skid.

Does anyone know the radio code for a 2001 Kia Sephia?

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Yes I just use the override code #1111 and then press (sel) and its working just fine...thanks for the help.

yes i just did the same thing i had replaced my alternator etc and to my dismay the code light began to flash i simply googled it and found the website which told me to use override code #1111 and then press (sel) i hope this works for you as it worked for me .......good luck!!!!!!

How do you replace windshield on a 2002 Kia Spectra?

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It could possibly be a bad vacuum line connection. some cars use a vacuum powered motor to divert the air to different vents when you select them on the climate controls. With the car running, open the hood and listen for any hissing noises, like leaking air.If you dont find any leaks there, and you don't hear a hissing inside the car, you may possibly have bad ductwork in your car. if you find a vacuum leak,either replace the hose, or sometimes it iis as simple as pushing the hose back onto a fitting.

How do you change the rear speakers in a 2000 Kia Sephia?

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I asked this question the other day and nobody answered, so I figured it out myself.

The first thing you need to do is remove the rear seat cushion. To do this, run your fingers under the cushion and you'll find two release buttons. Push them both, and get that seat out of the way.

Next is to remove the side cushions underneath the seatbelt shoulder straps. You'll find a single bolt and washer in the lower corners of the side cushions. Remove the bolts and lift up on the cushions. Get those out of the way.

Now you gotta take out the third brake light. On both sides of the light, you'll find bulls-eye shaped fasteners. Using a screwdriver, push in the middle button and pull out the fasteners. Now you can remove the brake light casing. There are two bolts that hold the brake light to the back dash. Remove them, disconnect the wire and get that brake light outta the way.

To remove the back dash, there are two black screws along the front of the trim panel. Get those outta there along with the child seat restraints along the top.

Now grab that trim panel and pull it out of the way. You'll now see that the speakers are screwed in from the top down. Unscrew the speakers and pop in your new ones.

**Be aware that Kia uses a proprietary plug on the stock speakers. The positive is horizontal and the negative is vertical. I used a pair of scissors and pliers to break the plastic casing off the plug to expose the connectors that easily plugged directly into the speakers.**

Now do everything backwards and you're good to go. If you screw something up, I can't be held responsible.

How many quarts of oil does a 1999 Kia Sephia?

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1999 KIA SEPHIA 1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code DOHC

CAPACITIES

Engine, with Wix Filter 51358..........4.0 quarts [1]

Cooling System, Initial Fill..........6.4 quarts

AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant

Automatic Transmission, Total Fill..........5.7 quarts

Manual Transmission, ..........7.2 pints

1. After refill check oil level.

TORQUES

Oil Drain Plug.....22-30 ft-lbs

On your 2001 kia sephia w1.8l dohc 5spd you get a surging or bucking in any gear or speed when you're light on the throttle any idea what's wrong?

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have diagnostics run firstjust ran into this recently and it's still being worked on. from a few mechanics, I've had the following suggestions:

check the timing belt (least likely)check spark plugs (could be misfiring)get the catalytic converter checked, as it could be clogged and preventing your car from exhausting properly

you can get full diagnostics run on it at any dealership, then taken elsewhere for the actual work, as the kia dealership I've had my car serviced at charged me $115 to spray brake fluid cleaner on my rear brakes.

Can you remove a catylitic converter?

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Yes you can, but if you don't replace it with another one such as a Magna Flow or a High Flow Cat, you won't pass emissions If You don't care to pass emissions then go ahead. Don't forget to make it look like you have one or you can get a ticket.

If it's blowing air but only COLD air not hot air?

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You could possibly have a bad heater core. I would bring it in a shop and have it checked out

or your actuator for your blend door has gone bad.

How do you replace the CV drive axles in a 1999 Kia Sephia?

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If you have less than 100,000 miles on it, and are the original owner, it is still covered by warranty.

How do you set the clock on a 1999 or 2000 Kia Sephia?

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YOUR IN LUCK! I JUST FIGURED OUT HOW TO RESET THE CLOCK IN MY MOTHER'S 99 KIA TODAY. WE'VE BEEN ADDING 6 HOURS AND SUBTRACTING 20 MINUTES FOR MONTHS. 1. PRESS THE "F" BUTTON , LIGHT WILL GO OFF. 2. HOLD CLOCK BUTTON IN UNTIL, HOUR DIGIT BEGINS TO FLASH. 3.ADJUST HOUR DIGIT BY TURNING RADIO TUNING KNOB. THEN PUSH IT IN, TO SET IT. CONTINUE SAME FOR MINUTES. GOOD LUCK

How do you replace an AC compressor in a 1999 Kia Sephia?

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The compressor is not hard to change, just loosen a belt, some mounting bolts, and a few hoses. The problem, however, is that once you remove the coolant lines, you let air into your a/c system, then it needs to be evacuated and recharged. If you don't, your a/c won't work properly because the air in the lines will cause the compressor to cavitate, and you could ultimately ruin the new compressor, so either way, you should take it to a certified a/c service center.

Change transmission filter on a 1999 Kia Sephia?

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To change the transmission filter you have to drop the pan. The filter is located under the pan. When purchasing a filter they usually come with a new pan gasket.

How do you remove the blower motor on 1999 Kia Sephia?

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I had a problem with my a/c fan. I took out the glove box and accessed the ac blower motor(on the passanger side). unbolt and remove. take a look at the motor brushes they may be covered in black. take the motor apart and clean brushes and contacts. Put everything back and it may work. It worked for me.

Where are the spark plugs located in a Kia Sedona 3.5 Liter V6 engine?

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You have to remove the intake manifold to get to the 3 rear ones. Search this forum, this question has been answered at length with full description of step by step method.

Why would the heater not work in a kia?

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Replace the resister, if that doesn't work replace the blower motor.

What kind of motor oil do you use in a 1998 Kia Sephia?

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You can use 10w 30...But the guy at the auto shop said that you SHOULD use 5w 30.