The Kia Sedona/Carnival Thread [ARCHIVE]

[altec]

got rocket specs. 100 amps, 182 reserve capacity, 870 cca. LxWxH= 330 x 173 x 232. Same supplier also has Atlas brand maintenance free, MF100, length is 325, width same at 172, height at 200. To compare, outlast brand super premium n100/6smf battery is 17 plates, 208 reserve, 120 amps, 530 cca, 410x170x230. Premium is 171 reserve capacity, 100 amps, 430 cca, same LxWxH.

Obviously, our car requires N100 capacity. I wonder if our battery compartment can fit a battery with a length of 410mm, versus standard of 330mm. At least these batteries are cheaper than rocket, even atlas.

[ecport]

Altec,

I replaced the alternator on my 2001 Carnival with the same 85Watt alternator. I am not sure changing the alternator to 110Watts is the right thing to do since the van is spec'ed to use an 85W alternator. The 85Watt alternator unfortunately cannot be repaired unlike the 110Watt version. Maybe the IC can be replaced but once the diodes are busted, you have to replace the alternator. I think the electrical problems you are experiencing may be due to a faulty alternator. Considering the number of batteries you have replaced, the batteries may have been damaged by that faulty alternator. Regarding smaller batteries being overcharged, I believe there is a cut-off switch for the alternator to stop charging when the battery is fully charged. So whether you use a small or big battery, the cut-off switch prevents it from being overcharged. The need for a bigger battery is to drive enough juice to crank a bigger engine and power the accessories, and not to prevent overcharging. I suggest that along with the alternator, check out the starter and the fuse box for busted fuses.

[jabr]

Altec,

Mando is the brand of OEM alternators for carnivals. You can get it for 8,000 pesos at good gear as compared to 18,000 pesos at the casa.

If you're somewhere near in imus, cavite, there are surplus stores that sells mando alternators for carnivals for 3,800 pesos.

[mikey177]

...When I called up diesoline about it, he then commented that when he was with Excel, he also damaged his alternator, also the IC!! And he said that may also be the case with Mikey!! I remember reading here somewhere someone who replaced the alternator to 110amps. Question, what's your battery?...

Hindi, sir. Worn out starter contacts yung dahilan ng hard starting ko tuwing malamig ang makina. I had them replaced a week or two ago and so far I'm back to one click ignitions.

My battery is Motolite Gold, which is almost a year old.

[diesoline]

ooops! my mistake, mikey.

btw, the alternator damage i got was for a noisy bearing, not the IC. but then, i remember having had the motolite excel battery replaced free of charge after twelve months. the replacement battery naman was misplaced at the hyundai casa in la union. you guys are advised to steer clear of that casa should you want to have service other than PMS done.

sorry for the gaffes above, altec. i am losing brain cells yata because i started induction again yesterday...

altec, i just took a measuring tape to my engine compartment awhile ago. the space for the battery is 350mm at most.

[Josiel]

Altec,

Mando is the brand of OEM alternators for carnivals. You can get it for 8,000 pesos at good gear as compared to 18,000 pesos at the casa.

If you're somewhere near in imus, cavite, there are surplus stores that sells mando alternators for carnivals for 3,800 pesos.

Jabr...san banda sa Imus kasi sa Daang Hari lang ako mas madali makabili ng surplus dun kung sakali...Thanks

[Josiel]

got rocket specs. 100 amps, 182 reserve capacity, 870 cca. LxWxH= 330 x 173 x 232. Same supplier also has Atlas brand maintenance free, MF100, length is 325, width same at 172, height at 200. To compare, outlast brand super premium n100/6smf battery is 17 plates, 208 reserve, 120 amps, 530 cca, 410x170x230. Premium is 171 reserve capacity, 100 amps, 430 cca, same LxWxH.

Obviously, our car requires N100 capacity. I wonder if our battery compartment can fit a battery with a length of 410mm, versus standard of 330mm. At least these batteries are cheaper than rocket, even atlas.

My father just changed the battery of my Kia , sabi nya 3sm daw ang pinalit nya pero hindi maintenance free 2,500 pesos. sana tumagal....
BTW....magkano ba ang pa PMS ngayon kasi almost 70K na ang milage ng Kia ko....Thanks

[aaalen]

Good day, Just Recently bought a 2000 Kia Carnival LS. 77k and Odo. Nung na check ko sa may bandang ibabaw ng valve cover , Sa may injector ba tawag dun, basang basa sya. Then amoy Diesel. Ano kaya sa tingin nyo problem nito? Kailangan na kayang icalibrate? Thanks!

[dmopn]

Guys,
Maraming salamat sa mainit na pagtanggap nyo sa akin dito.
Actually, my wife has already set her heart on that specific vehicle. She is in Manila right now to get that car. And she would need to travel that through RORO to Iloilo.
And I am physically unable to stop her since malayo ako.
Nasa 55T daw ang mileage.
That is why I am already preparing for future repairs!
And I would propabably need your help in the future.
Can I expect it from you, guys? As you are now 'experts' on this vehicle.
TIA!

[jabr]

Josiel:

Along Aguinaldo Hi-Way lang ito pre, just right after the welcome arch sa boundary ng bacoor and imus. Ipagtanong mo na lang doon yung SOFIA, ito yung place na puro surpluses ang ibenebenta. Puede pang tawaran ang price dependa na lang sa haggling powers mo.