2007 Kia Carnival Owners & Discussions Thread [Merged]

[GTi]

I've extensively driven two Carnival's already, and I noticed that it actually has a habit of shifting at 3000rpm from 1st to 2nd gear. I have to put it in manual mode to coax it to shift at the usual 2000rpm. Worth noting that one of the Carnival's is chipped, and it shifts significantly earlier though.

Brakes are also inherently heavy. They work fine, but the pedal effort takes some getting used to.

How much has your unit ran already?

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[StockEngine]

I've extensively driven two Carnival's already, and I noticed that it actually has a habit of shifting at 3000rpm from 1st to 2nd gear. I have to put it in manual mode to coax it to shift at the usual 2000rpm. Worth noting that one of the Carnival's is chipped, and it shifts significantly earlier though.

Brakes are also inherently heavy. They work fine, but the pedal effort takes some getting used to.

How much has your unit ran already?

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you have to reset the tcm.. to go into "default" eco mode ala shifting early..

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[ryanisler]

you have to reset the tcm.. to go into "default" eco mode ala shifting early..

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Did some googling and didnt find a good answer.

Whats the best way to do this? Am hesitant to disconnect the battery as that might require a manual reset of the alarm system, tama ba?

Thanks!

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[StockEngine]

Did some googling and didnt find a good answer.

Whats the best way to do this? Am hesitant to disconnect the battery as that might require a manual reset of the alarm system, tama ba?

Thanks!

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is yours also shifting at 3000rpm?

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[GTi]

you have to reset the tcm.. to go into "default" eco mode ala shifting early..

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I've always thought this was its "default" setting. It would shift at 3000 from 1st to 2nd but would proceed to shift at 2000 on the succeeding gears, as if it just needed to build that initial momentum. Both Carnival's I've driven, one 2010 and the other 2011, both LX LWB, shift the exact same way. The 2010 unit was later on installed with a Unichip Q4, increasing max output by 28whp and 63ft-lbs, which lowered the initial shifting to around 2000-2500rpm.

How is this resetting done? This is actually the first I've heard of it.

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[ryanisler]

I have 82+++ on the odo. I guess its the lack of overdrive on the tranny?

Other than that just belt squeaking when i turn on the aircon. No other issues.

Im looking forward to putting some hiway miles on it soon hehe

Thanks!

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[GTi]

I have 82+++ on the odo. I guess its the lack of overdrive on the tranny?

Other than that just belt squeaking when i turn on the aircon. No other issues.

Im looking forward to putting some hiway miles on it soon hehe

Thanks!

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Better have the squeaking checked ASAP. I used to have that too. Shrugged it off as a minor issue. After continued use for a couple of weeks or so, turned out with a burnt magnetic clutch in the AC compressor. AC just conked out all of a sudden. While we were out of town too! Cost an arm and a leg to repair. Almost had to replace the whole compressor too if they hadn't found the right part at the last minute. This happened to me at 68tkms.

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[ryanisler]

Better have the squeaking checked ASAP. I used to have that too. Shrugged it off as a minor issue. After continued use for a couple of weeks or so, turned out with a burnt magnetic clutch in the AC compressor. AC just conked out all of a sudden. While we were out of town too! Cost an arm and a leg to repair. Almost had to replace the whole compressor too if they hadn't found the right part at the last minute. This happened to me at 68tkms.

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Noted sir. Il have it checked. Thanks for the heads up

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[StockEngine]

this is for most hyundais but this is suggested for newly replaced transmission fluid.

warm the transmission as said on step 1. and go thru the sequence the steps. note throttle position...





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[ryanisler]

2.9 crdi sir. Alam ko may tdi version ata na ni release sa local market for that model.

Thanks!

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[nofalter]

Baka pwd nyo mapicturan kung san kasi wala talga ko makita sa engine bay. thanks

2.9 crdi sir. Alam ko may tdi version ata na ni release sa local market for that model.

Thanks!

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[ryanisler]

Baka pwd nyo mapicturan kung san kasi wala talga ko makita sa engine bay. thanks

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Basta sir pagbukas mo ng hood, tingin sa kaliwang wall ng engine bay katabi ng lalagyan ng wiper washer fluid, may 3 hose naka kabit sa kanya.

Yung naka lagay saken is itim pero depende sa brand yun

Thanks!

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[nofalter]

Okay nakita ko na sir haha salamas. yun lang pala un. tutuklawin na ko pag bukas ko ng hood. na confirm ko rin sa service manual.

After ko maayos yung sliding ng kanan recently, yung kaliwa naman ngayon yung nagloloko.. tsk! Gastos ulit ng 1k para sa motor actuator LOL

The next upgrade I would like to make is to put steering wheel spacer kasi maiksi ung mga galamay ko di kumportable since hindi adjustable ung haba nya.

Meron kaya sa banawe or sa Concord nabibiling Steering Wheel spacer like this Car Adjustable Steering Wheel Extender Boss Kit Hub Spacer Adapter 35 to 65mm | eBay

Sorry di ko ma post using the app.

Basta sir pagbukas mo ng hood, tingin sa kaliwang wall ng engine bay katabi ng lalagyan ng wiper washer fluid, may 3 hose naka kabit sa kanya.

Yung naka lagay saken is itim pero depende sa brand yun

Thanks!

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[ryanisler]

Okay nakita ko na sir haha salamas. yun lang pala un. tutuklawin na ko pag bukas ko ng hood. na confirm ko rin sa service manual.

After ko maayos yung sliding ng kanan recently, yung kaliwa naman ngayon yung nagloloko.. tsk! Gastos ulit ng 1k para sa motor actuator LOL

The next upgrade I would like to make is to put steering wheel spacer kasi maiksi ung mga galamay ko di kumportable since hindi adjustable ung haba nya.

Meron kaya sa banawe or sa Concord nabibiling Steering Wheel spacer like this Car Adjustable Steering Wheel Extender Boss Kit Hub Spacer Adapter 35 to 65mm | eBay

Meron mga boss kit sir, kaso nakikita ko lang yun sa mga nag change na ng steering wheel. Since may wiring sa manibela naten for airbag and busina di ko sure kung pwede mga ganun

Thanks!

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[nofalter]

Nasa uphill ako, nilagay ko sa sports mode sa first gear since pataas. Around 1 minute na akong tumatakbo ng biglang mawalan ng AC at tumaas yung temp lagpas kalahati sa gauge. Nilagay ko kagad sa Neutral at agad namang bumalik sa normal temp.

Tanong, normal bang tataas ang temp pag masyadong matagal sa first gear? Um using Carnival 2011 2.9 EX LB. Thanks sa sasagot

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[yapoy86]

Nasa uphill ako, nilagay ko sa sports mode sa first gear since pataas. Around 1 minute na akong tumatakbo ng biglang mawalan ng AC at tumaas yung temp lagpas kalahati sa gauge. Nilagay ko kagad sa Neutral at agad namang bumalik sa normal temp.

Tanong, normal bang tataas ang temp pag masyadong matagal sa first gear? Um using Carnival 2011 2.9 EX LB. Thanks sa sasagot

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Read your manual again for the operation of your automatic transmission.. usually if uphill there is no need to go sports mode and stay in 1st gear.. D will do the job.. use sports mode to lock in gear you want to maximize engine brake downhill or if you need to speed up quickly otherwise D is just fine. There is also a limited time you can safely stay in 1st gear.. any longer can burn the transmission

[dr. d]

Nasa uphill ako, nilagay ko sa sports mode sa first gear since pataas. Around 1 minute na akong tumatakbo ng biglang mawalan ng AC at tumaas yung temp lagpas kalahati sa gauge. Nilagay ko kagad sa Neutral at agad namang bumalik sa normal temp.

Tanong, normal bang tataas ang temp pag masyadong matagal sa first gear? Um using Carnival 2011 2.9 EX LB. Thanks sa sasagot

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it might be your cooling system, aka, clogged radiator.
some cars have an aircon cut-off when the engine temp goes up.

[jvnj]

Nasa uphill ako, nilagay ko sa sports mode sa first gear since pataas. Around 1 minute na akong tumatakbo ng biglang mawalan ng AC at tumaas yung temp lagpas kalahati sa gauge. Nilagay ko kagad sa Neutral at agad namang bumalik sa normal temp.

Tanong, normal bang tataas ang temp pag masyadong matagal sa first gear? Um using Carnival 2011 2.9 EX LB. Thanks sa sasagot

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I believe driving in First gear for a minute would suppose to not cause your engine to overheat. It is still too short of a time. I suggest you have your engine check for cooling system problems especially in scenario's where your engine is under high RPM's. Probably the Water pump, Fan motor, Fan Clutch (if you have one), Thermostat valve, and the Radiator are normally the parts you need to check.

[GTi]

^Agree. IIRC medyo high mileage na ang unit? Perhaps you can do a radiator overhaul. Another would be to check if the fans are working. Once I noticed my right side fan wasn't working. Mechanic said it contributed to the early demise of the AC magnetic clutch too.

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[ryanisler]

Question din sirs: on the drive pansin ko na biglang tumaas yung idle speed from 800 rpm to 1k rpm. When stepping on the brake it goes back to 800 (whether in gear or neutral). Mejo weird, pag naka preno ka 800 ang idle pero pag bibitawan yung brake aakyat sa 1k. All conditions yun kahit naka neutral and stopped or in drive and coasting.

Ang nangyari lang is kinailangan ma stencil yung engine number so para ma sikwat, inangat yung parang crossbar na humahawak sa hood latch saka nag stabilize ng fans. Tapos pansin ko na i parada sya ng naiwan sa neutral instead of park so nai start ko sya ng nka neutral.

Parang feeling ko may na tabig na plug or something sa kaka dukot nila. Any other suggestions or theories?

Thanks!

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