2007 Kia Carnival Owners & Discussions Thread [Merged]

[Chip]

Is the check engine light issue still not yet resolved? What is the mileage of the unit? If there are problems, perhaps it would be prudent to take a look at other units. The car's resale value will only ever go down, and it wouldn't hurt to consider other options.

As far as I know, the Carnival's Achilles heel is the electrical department. Otherwise, nothing else is sirain as long as the car is properly maintained.

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I finally closed the deal two weeks ago. No check engine light. Whew. And my mechanic did a 180 when I showed him the unit.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that it drives very well. Ang gaan dalhin and is a joy to drive. My wife and kid are very happy with it, as am I.

My first challenge now is to fold the other seats. I can easily fold one of the second row seats, but am.stumped with the rest. I even do it the bwelo way by letting the seat back collapse into the bottom to tumble. No luck with the other two.

Last row is even worse, I can only fold down the back but not tumble it. Internet search tells me that there is a cable that needs to be tightened or something. Di ko PA napagawa. May konteng kalampag don sa harap, nothing to worry about. Tires are original from the factory pa so will change those as well.

Change oil coming up, manual says 10W30 but have some spare multigrade 0w20, ok lang naman yon no?

Also found very light surface rust near the door drains-malapit kasi sa dagat nakapark to. So I guess my first diy will be sanding that down, rust converter, primer and paint it hehe

Finally, did anyone here install an oil catch can? Thinking of doing this mod.

P.s. so happy the doors are manual, less potential headaches. As expected the overhead switches are made of brittle plastic, naumpog lang ako and a part fell off lol

[GTi]

Congrats on your new ride! Indeed, it drives very much like a car, and is not cumbersome at all. I remember the seats being like that when the Carnival was first bought last year. But it was nothing that a trip to Banawe didn't fix. Though I wasn't aware on what was really done since I wasn't there. However, the 2nd row seats have always required bwelo in order to tumble. 3rd row seats were very heavy to move, especially if you're doing it inside the car rather than beneath the tailgate. Not sure how it is with the SWB version.

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[Chip]

Congrats on your new ride! Indeed, it drives very much like a car, and is not cumbersome at all. I remember the seats being like that when the Carnival was first bought last year. But it was nothing that a trip to Banawe didn't fix. Though I wasn't aware on what was really done since I wasn't there. However, the 2nd row seats have always required bwelo in order to tumble. 3rd row seats were very heavy to move, especially if you're doing it inside the car rather than beneath the tailgate. Not sure how it is with the SWB version.

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Thanks! Indeed, I enjoy driving this more than our current vios and my previous accord

Trip to banawe it is for the seats then! Cheers and thanks for all the help

[GTi]

You're very welcome.

I find the engine performance to be really good. Definitely far from a Vios and a match for a 4 cylinder Accord, without the fuel cost penalty too. I notice that there is hardly any turbo lag despite not having VGT, with excellent throttle response. Is yours a matic or manual? In a trip to Baguio, I caught the tranny hunting gears when left in D, seemingly not knowing when to hold and when to shift, sometimes resulting in losing power while negotiating sharp inclines due to delayed holding of a higher gear. Manual override was definitely a boon in this case, making all the difference in the world in terms of climbing power.

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[Chip]

[QUOTE=GTi;2740058]You're very welcome.

I find the engine performance to be really good. Definitely far from a Vios and a match for a 4 cylinder Accord, without the fuel cost penalty too. I notice that there is hardly any turbo lag despite not having VGT, with excellent throttle response. Is yours a matic or manual? In a trip to Baguio, I caught the tranny hunting gears when left in D, seemingly not knowing when to hold and when to shift, sometimes resulting in losing power while negotiating sharp inclines due to delayed holding of a higher gear. Manual override was definitely a boon in this case, making all the difference in the world in terms of climbing power.

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Matic. I have reached a point in my life that if cars reliably drove themselves, I would do that all the time haha thanks for the tip re baguio and gears, very good to know

By the way, is there a way to kill the "always on" feature of the cigarette power outlets? I plan on putting a dashcam and having it always on will drain my battery. I looked at the manual and Google, no joy. Last resort ko na rin for that is banawe

[dr. d]

You're very welcome.

I find the engine performance to be really good. Definitely far from a Vios and a match for a 4 cylinder Accord, without the fuel cost penalty too. I notice that there is hardly any turbo lag despite not having VGT, with excellent throttle response. Is yours a matic or manual? In a trip to Baguio, I caught the tranny hunting gears when left in D, seemingly not knowing when to hold and when to shift, sometimes resulting in losing power while negotiating sharp inclines due to delayed holding of a higher gear. Manual override was definitely a boon in this case, making all the difference in the world in terms of climbing power.

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Matic. I have reached a point in my life that if cars reliably drove themselves, I would do that all the time haha thanks for the tip re baguio and gears, very good to know

By the way, is there a way to kill the "always on" feature of the cigarette power outlets? I plan on putting a dashcam and having it always on will drain my battery. I looked at the manual and Google, no joy. Last resort ko na rin for that is banawe

it's easy po, to install a switch on the power cord, so that you do not have to push to on and pull to off, from the socket.
the switch is available in the mall hardware stores. and if you are handy with your hands, you can install it yourself.

[Chip]

it's easy po, to install a switch on the power cord, so that you do not have to push to on and pull to off, from the socket.
the switch is available in the mall hardware stores. and if you are handy with your hands, you can install it yourself.

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping there would be a way to do it that it's automatically linked to the ignition of the car. Like it is in other cars, para wala na akong iisipin hehe

[GTi]

All of our newer vehicles seem to be like this. I've noticed that the extra, dedicated 12V socket still works even without the ignition key. But the cigarette lighter socket stops working when the key is pulled off. Why don't you try it?

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[Chip]

All of our newer vehicles seem to be like this. I've noticed that the extra, dedicated 12V socket still works even without the ignition key. But the cigarette lighter socket stops working when the key is pulled off. Why don't you try it?

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And it works! I actually didn't think to try that. Thanks GTI

I also sprayed the seats with wd40, it was a long shot, but surprisingly they now fold and tumble yay!

Here is another long shot, the front passenger door seems to not obey the central lock and alarm. This isn't a feature right? If I unlock that door it via key, it unlocks the entire van. But if i manually lock/unlock the lock from inside, nothing. It also doesn't work with the driver and passenger side locking switches

[GTi]

And it works! I actually didn't think to try that. Thanks GTI

I also sprayed the seats with wd40, it was a long shot, but surprisingly they now fold and tumble yay!

Here is another long shot, the front passenger door seems to not obey the central lock and alarm. This isn't a feature right? If I unlock that door it via key, it unlocks the entire van. But if i manually lock/unlock the lock from inside, nothing. It also doesn't work with the driver and passenger side locking switches

Good for you! It must've been that the seats haven't been folded or used for quite some time now.

In my relative's Carnival, the left sliding door doesn't obey the power lock. AFAIK, they've taken to locking it manually as of the moment. Perhaps the power lock mechanism is one of the Carnival's weak points? I wonder if it'll take replacing the power lock mechanism to solve this problem...

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[Chip]

Baka nga it's the locking mechanism that's at fault. I'll post an update here once I get that sorted out. Hopefully it helpsyour relative

[Chip]

True enough it was the mechanism. Brand new is 2.6k but no stock in fronte and they even called some other shops to no avail.

Had to have it opened and the motor, which surprisingly the size of a tamiya mini racer motor, changed with one from a surplus unit. Total damage for the surplus Japanese assembly, which was taken apart to get to the motor, was 1.2k. Not exactly cheap.

I wish I had kept my old tamiya hyper dash motors, kung alam ko lang haha

[kenzie]

Good evening sirs / ma'ams planning on buying 2017 Carnival mag back read muna ko but any suggestions and tips is greatly appreciated thanks


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[rdelrio]

Hi. Just bought mone this march 11 seater. So far all the features that you want in a minivan are all here. Satisfied

Good evening sirs / ma'ams planning on buying 2017 Carnival mag back read muna ko but any suggestions and tips is greatly appreciated thanks

Hi, just bought grand carnival 2017 11 seater. So far all the things that you wanted in a minivan are all here. Just need to explore the accessories like the radio where I couldn't seem to save one station in one preset hahaha. Wait for my review.

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[GTi]

We've just got a black 2010 Carnival LX LWB with 68tkms on the clock for 490k. So far, have replaced the fuel filter and front shocks (leaking), wheel alignment with camber adjustment and wheel balancing, replaced the front grille with the tiger nose post facelift version, replaced the head unit with a Pioneer touchscreen with backup cam, replaced defective power lock mechanisms on all doors, ordered leatherette seatcovers to be delivered tomorrow... *huff huff huff* And have also brought it to Speedlab for a Unichip Q4. Took them the whole afternoon since this is apparently the first Carnival they've ever done. Baseline was 145whp and 222lbft and was able to tune to 173whp and 285lbft before triggering the check engine light. Pretty impressive numbers, but IMHO not as significant according to my butt dyno. 😂 All this add up to around 95k, including transfer of ownership and registration (ending plate 7, natyempuhan!)

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[nofalter]

We've just got a black 2010 Carnival LX LWB with 68tkms on the clock for 490k. So far, have replaced the fuel filter and front shocks (leaking), wheel alignment with camber adjustment and wheel balancing, replaced the front grille with the tiger nose post facelift version, replaced the head unit with a Pioneer touchscreen with backup cam, replaced defective power lock mechanisms on all doors, ordered leatherette seatcovers to be delivered tomorrow... *huff huff huff* And have also brought it to Speedlab for a Unichip Q4. Took them the whole afternoon since this is apparently the first Carnival they've ever done. Baseline was 145whp and 222lbft and was able to tune to 173whp and 285lbft before triggering the check engine light. Pretty impressive numbers, but IMHO not as significant according to my butt dyno. 😂 All this add up to around 95k, including transfer of ownership and registration (ending plate 7, natyempuhan!)

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I also plan to get a 2013 carnival simple because sa minivan at maluwag at gusto ko ung automatic na pinto hehe
May mga tanong ako:
Hindi ba sirain ang Kia Carnival?
Mahal ba ang pyesa?
Hindi ba mahirap maghanap ng pyesa kung sakaling may masira?
Mas okay ba ang Long Wheel base sa Short? Malaki ba difference pag ni-drive ang long sa short?

Thank you in advance mga sir.

[GTi]

I also plan to get a 2013 carnival simple because sa minivan at maluwag at gusto ko ung automatic na pinto hehe
May mga tanong ako:
Hindi ba sirain ang Kia Carnival?
Mahal ba ang pyesa?
Hindi ba mahirap maghanap ng pyesa kung sakaling may masira?
Mas okay ba ang Long Wheel base sa Short? Malaki ba difference pag ni-drive ang long sa short?

Thank you in advance mga sir.

Ayun na sa post na quinote mo ang mga pinagawa ko sa Carnival. Though take note that it is a 2010 unit currently with 69tkms on the clock. Sometime after posting that, the aircon broke down while on our way home from Pampanga. Burnt magnetic clutch plus one busted radiator fan, so another 16k added to the list. This is the entire list.



But its a really nice car. You take good care of it and it'll take good care of you. My aunt has a 2011 Carnival, currently with 40tkms on the clock. No major repairs besides work done on the alternator. Suspension and engine are all good. Though its power locks are failing prematurely. This seems to be a "sakit" of the Carnival since ours also had the same problem.

Parts are not hard to get. Seiring has everthing. For me, cost is reasonable. Performance is good, though don't expect much in terms of FC. 4-5 city and 9-10 highway seems to be the norm, though of course I have a rather heavy foot, and the van is quite heavy.

IMHO dun talaga ako sa LWB. Napapangitan ako sa SWB. Mukha syang bitin. The LWB has absolutely cavernous luggage space. In fact, I'm sure I can put in two stools or beanbags and seat two more people facing each other. [emoji38] You'd have to get used to the pickup-like dimensions, but its nothing a backup camera can't cure.


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[nofalter]

Ayun na sa post na quinote mo ang mga pinagawa ko sa Carnival. Though take note that it is a 2010 unit currently with 69tkms on the clock. Sometime after posting that, the aircon broke down while on our way home from Pampanga. Burnt magnetic clutch plus one busted radiator fan, so another 16k added to the list. This is the entire list.

But its a really nice car. You take good care of it and it'll take good care of you. My aunt has a 2011 Carnival, currently with 40tkms on the clock. No major repairs besides work done on the alternator. Suspension and engine are all good. Though its power locks are failing prematurely. This seems to be a "sakit" of the Carnival since ours also had the same problem.

Parts are not hard to get. Seiring has everthing. For me, cost is reasonable. Performance is good, though don't expect much in terms of FC. 4-5 city and 9-10 highway seems to be the norm, though of course I have a rather heavy foot, and the van is quite heavy.

IMHO dun talaga ako sa LWB. Napapangitan ako sa SWB. Mukha syang bitin. The LWB has absolutely cavernous luggage space. In fact, I'm sure I can put in two stools or beanbags and seat two more people facing each other. [emoji38] You'd have to get used to the pickup-like dimensions, but its nothing a backup camera can't cure.


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Thank you very much for the effort sa mahabang reply hehe. This really help me to decide to get 2nd hand Carnival. Cheers

[nofalter]

Im eyeing Carnival 2011-2012 LWD, tanong ko na rin kung ano difference ng EX at LX maliban sa automatic door na problematic daw. Is it okay to get LX since kaunti features kaya less maintenance?

both unit is selling with same price.
EX 50k mileage
LX 68k mileage

Thank in advance sa sasagot.

[nofalter]

Anong exact part number ng Fuel Filter, plan ko palitan ung sakin baka hindi pa napapalitan since. Dapat napalitan na to nung 60K mileage. Di kaya assembly yang 5k++, nakalagay kasi sa manual FUEL FILTER CARTRIDGE ung need palitan, hindi assembly.

Anong Head Unit ang nabili mo sir? Maganda ba tunog at compatible ba sa 4 speakers at 2 twiter ng unit natin?