Autodata hears from one garage at a standstill with a recalcitrant Kia Sportage from 2012, whose engine is failing to start and is flashing the immobiliser warning lamp. The problem: “We have a 2012 Kia Sportage which was running when it arrived to us but now it will not start. We have carried out some ...

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Delphi’s Phil Mitchell illustrates a routine process from its Masters of Motion archive. A blocked fuel filter affects the engine’s ability to draw fuel. The vehicle is likely to feel sluggish and, in worst case scenarios, the engine may fail to start. Fuel filters must be replaced in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer’s service schedule, ...

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Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers.

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Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers.

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Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers.

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A full timing belt replacement guide for a 2005 Kia Picanto 1.1 petrol from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket.

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 In this regular column Autodata’s Technical Team share their fixes to common problems raised through Autodata’s technical helpline, available to all UK customers. KIA CEE’D – CENTRAL LOCKING ISSUE FAULT: The central locking on a 2007 Kia Cee’d sometimes doesn’t work when using the remote control. We’ve replaced the battery in the remote control and ...

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Gates shows us how to fit tensioner T43133 on a Hyundai, Kia 1.5, 2.0 and 2.2 D.

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Total will remain Kia’s recommended & exclusive partner for automotive lubricants for a further five years.

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The city car segment is fiercely competitive with many small, efficient cars driving around our towns and cities today. The Kia Picanto is one popular car in this segment, offering two engine sizes, and comes well equipped to keep the driver comfortable. Launched in 2004 the first generation did receive a facelift, with the second ...

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