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An easy approach to check for a vacuum leak is to start the car while unplugging the MAF. After that, is it more efficient?

But now we're back to the original problem: mixing. Getting too much gas or air is either happening or the car is experiencing this problem. Pull the plugs in the morning as instructed before starting the engine. Run a light down the holes that hold the spark plugs.look for signs of moisture on the piston tops. Verify that the outlets' tips are moist. Indeed, injectors that are leaking. Check the injectors; are they black or grey in colour? If they are grey, it means they are ancient, leaky index injectors. The housing of the more recent index 11 injectors is black. Take the plug out of the maf sensor and turn the key to start the engine if everything seems OK. It probably is a hoover leak if it runs well. The presence or absence of a hissing sound is proportional to the leak's size and location. I have the N53, so I'm not entirely sure where the CCV pips are on the N46. However, I'm sure there are plenty of videos on YouTube that would help you out. Before anything else, check the maf and plugs. Report back with your findings.

Just to clarify, was the engine change completed before or after the three-year period of inactivity? I'm rereading your message. Are the plugs in question new or old? If you could tell me what additional errors you're getting, that would be great. In my opinion, the rough idling is not caused by the vanos solenoids. You might as well check if they are effective now that you've started down this path. If the plunger inside the solenoids cannot be heard moving when shaken, it is recommended to replace them. Locate the valves.

Shake the vanos solenoids once more after removing them. Are you perceiving a faint clattering noise? If they don't, they're in utter limbo. Sludge can also accumulate at the vanos check valves, which are situated along the liner of the wheel arch on the passenger side. Still, I think it's more of a mixing issue. Since the vehicle has been inactive for an extended period of time, numerous potential issues have accrued. Do you know whether there are any hoover leaks? A frequent location for CCV pipe is behind the valve cover. Damaged Diaphragm or Cover of Valve Are the spark plug wells greasy in any way? Check the plugs after letting the car sit overnight; do they seem wet or do you detect a strong petrol odour? In that case, perhaps injectors that are leaking. Is there a way to see if it's running lean or rich with live value reporting?

Sure, the first Kia customer service representatives were horrible. They said my warranty was null and void and that I should get a comprehensive service record; they insisted that a few stamps in a book did not enough. The Kia repair shop they dealt with denied ever having rebuilt the vehicle. To be honest, they're just a group of serpents. I sent a letter to the CEO of the company, and after reviewing it, someone from his team contacted to tell me that the warranty was still in effect, but only in cases where the defect was due to a manufacturing error.

Your response is really appreciated. Thanks to my extensive research and the identification of the vehicle's former owner, Kia has approved the vehicle's service history. Telling the garage workers to "shove it," he returned it to them. They agreed to take it, but he had to make a deal to purchase another vehicle from them. However, in order for Kia to cover the costs of a new engine and inspection in the event of a manufacturing defect, the vehicle must still undergo an examination by a Kia garage, even if Kia has acknowledged the service history and said that the warranty is valid. The oil, air filters, and vehicle were serviced three weeks prior to this. The car needed the right oil. A large amount of oil is still dispersed around my driveway! I am now in that position. The dealership isn't someone I trust to do the inspection, to be honest. Their allegiance will remain with Kia. However, I am completely stranded.

I fear you could be right, unfortunately. Getting here has been no picnic. There will be a more formidable opponent waiting for me. They probably won't topple over, and I agree with you. I've already gotten the prior owner on board and made it plain that I'm willing to go to court, so... I am not going down without a struggle, and I intend to make a stink about it!

I paid sixteen grand for my Sportage on January 3, 2025. The mileage was 28,00. In early November, I had a service cone, during which the oil, air, and filter were replaced. From time to time, I detected what I assumed to be an engine/exhaust odour. Up until the conrod broke catastrophically on November 23, 2025, I was satisfied with it. After a tremendous crash, my speed dropped, and oil spurted out in all directions on a heavily used dual road. I had to pay extra to have the vehicle hauled to a nearby kia dealership and then lease a new vehicle. "Your service book will not be accepted by Kia unless you have your invoices and receipts," the garage promptly said. It is most likely that the con rod broke due to an absence of lubrication. There is no documentation of service with the stamps, according to Kia. Receipts, etc., are required. As a result, I learnt that the vehicle had its engine rebuilt at 12,000 miles. Engine was serviced at 22,000 miles and suspension at 27,500. Everything was done at the same garage, who flat-out denied any involvement. The documentation from a prior owner, nevertheless, was located by me. The garage where I purchased it was located only around the corner from the one that sold it (the Kia dealership). "It seems you do have a warranty," KIA is now stating. Okay. If a comprehensive diagnostic is performed by a kia shop, they will replace the engine at no cost to you. This will set you back £782. If it turns out to be a defect in production, the warranty will pay for it. Of course, prejudice worries me. I'm wondering whether the engine rebuild will be acknowledged as the possible cause. In addition to the £782 I have spent on the first 4,000 kilometres, the cost of a new engine is £5-6,000. Listen, I'm ill, you guys. It ruined our Christmas and now I'm terrified someone will have a grudge against me. Even while the ombudsman and trade standards are on board, this won't solve the problem anytime soon. Does anybody else have experience with this or have any suggestions to offer?

The brake lights will engage automatically.

No issue 🙂 Have a pleasant journey!

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We were aware that Germany and France mandated environmental labels, but none of the other nations we visited required them. I placed orders online — the cost for Germany was around £4, while for France it was around £2. Ensure that you get directly from the official websites, since several third-party vendors impose exorbitant costs for a process that is fundamentally straightforward. The German sticker came in around one week, however the French one took almost a month. An email confirmation is sent, which may be used if the physical copy does not arrive prior to your journey. Fortunately, our vehicles comply with Euro 6 standards and are classified as hybrids, allowing us unrestricted access to all the places we visited; however, I am uncertain whether the hybrid classification provides any other advantages. We scheduled the boat for optimal times—early morning for departure and late evening for return. That provided us with a clear basis for planning. We established a daily driving restriction of four hours, but we often fell short of that duration. We selected our desired stops, identified hotels with parking facilities, and organized the remainder accordingly. Maintained an intentionally minimalistic approach to planning, with the only "fixed" elements being the accommodations, ferry, and the Nürburgring race, which proved to be far more accessible than events in the UK. Regarding parking, all accommodations had places, and if feasible, we parked outside the cities and used public transportation—just in case the anecdotes concerning driving in foreign cities were accurate. However, in truth, when we drove in them, it posed no difficulties whatsoever. Despite using the GLE ("my bus"), I never had parking difficulties. Certain roadways were quite narrow with elevated curbs; nonetheless, the 360° cameras facilitated navigation well.

Thank you. It was extraordinary. I regret not having done it sooner! We are now contemplating our forthcoming journey.