The Kia Sedona/Carnival Thread [ARCHIVE]

**mikey177** · May 22nd, 2008 06:21 PM

^ I've only used that manual throttle control twice in the six years that I've had my Sedona, and both times were just to test if the thing was working.

If you notice that it helps your engine during cold starts, then use it. Since I have a manual tranny Sedona, I personally don't find much need for it.

**FCII** · May 23rd, 2008 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by mikey177

^ I've only used that manual throttle control twice in the six years that I've had my Sedona, and both times were just to test if the thing was working.

If you notice that it helps your engine during cold starts, then use it. Since I have a manual tranny Sedona, I personally don't find much need for it.

Ok, Sir. Thanks. I'll try to follow the manual for a couple of weeks and see if there's any effect.

**DacoTyan** · May 25th, 2008 01:58 PM

I may need to replace the automatic transmission of my Kia Carnival Park II, any suggestions where I can find one, with a nice selection, if possible?

Thanks.

**mintoy** · May 27th, 2008 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by diesoline

hopefully that will solve the problem, mintoy. update us na lang.

OT: btw, i also have a patrol sd33t -- a really tough truck, imo. it's rarely used now but it's got 400++ kms on the odo na.

hi sir diesoline,

just installed a new thermo switch from goodgear. cost me Php250.

i hope that the overdrive will work.

great to know you have a mk patrol too. maybe you can join us at the next patrol eb.

**alvcars** · May 29th, 2008 12:05 AM

PCV oil catch can??? has any body installed it in their carnival/sedona 2.9 diesel?

**benchph1** · June 1st, 2008 07:25 AM

Wala na ung nagbi-blink na Glow Plug light sa dash ko. turns out putok yung fuse sa engine bay. mahal pala nun. 60php isa. kakagaling ko lang kay mang mario, bigla nawala lamig nung a/c. busted hi pressure hose naman ngayon. 1.8k ang damage.

**hinlog** · June 13th, 2008 08:11 AM

Hi Peeps,

My ride is 01 LS Carnival and during the past few weeks I noticed that whenever we pull out our ride from the garage there's a hoarse grinding sound during few turns, eventually it is gone. Any idea? Similarly, I've got conflicting assessment re the cause of wheel alignment, one mechanic said its rack and pinion (tama ba term ko?) while the other mechanica from the other shop said, its rack end and tie rod that have problem, any recommended shop in the South (I live in Binan) who can provide reliable diagnosis?

Thanks in advance.

**yapoy86** · June 13th, 2008 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by hinlog

Hi Peeps,

My ride is 01 LS Carnival and during the past few weeks I noticed that whenever we pull out our ride from the garage there's a hoarse grinding sound during few turns, eventually it is gone. Any idea? Similarly, I've got conflicting assessment re the cause of wheel alignment, one mechanic said its rack and pinion (tama ba term ko?) while the other mechanica from the other shop said, its rack end and tie rod that have problem, any recommended shop in the South (I live in Binan) who can provide reliable diagnosis?

Thanks in advance.

please clarify if the sound is during "few turns of the steering wheel" or "few turns of the wheels either forward or reverse"... if during forward or reverse possible cause is the brake pads... kia carnival brake disc and drum surfaces can easily oxidize and become rough due to formation of superficial rusts.. this cause the noise but when you step on the brakes this will be gone immediately..

if during turns of steering wheel possible cause of that is the RACK and Pinion shaft or the power steering pump... it may need an overhaul to clean and replace the oil seals

**benchph1** · June 15th, 2008 08:35 AM

Hello Carnival peeps.

Our Carnival is testing my patience! sunod sunod ang problema, grabe. enumerate ko na lang ang mga problema, at baka me similar experience kayo.

1. A/C - not cooling.
- replaced hi pressure hose c/o mang mario. after 2 weeks nawala lamig
- had it checked last thursday c/o mang mario again. pulled down both evaporators. they did not see any leak. lumamig naman for a day. kinabukasan wala na naman.

2. Radiator Fan - not coming on
- dismantled the fan personally and directly tested it on the battery. umandar. ibig sabihin thermostat o wiring ang problema.

3. Radiator - naguubos ng tubig sa reservoir. pansin ko pag bukas ang rad cap at ni-rev ko bumubulwak. signs to ng baradong radiator diba?

**hinlog** · June 16th, 2008 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by yapoy86

please clarify if the sound is during "few turns of the steering wheel" or "few turns of the wheels either forward or reverse"... if during forward or reverse possible cause is the brake pads... kia carnival brake disc and drum surfaces can easily oxidize and become rough due to formation of superficial rusts.. this cause the noise but when you step on the brakes this will be gone immediately..

if during turns of steering wheel possible cause of that is the RACK and Pinion shaft or the power steering pump... it may need an overhaul to clean and replace the oil seals

Thanks Yapoy86, yes it is during few turns of the wheels, and you are correct after by just stepping the brakes the noise is gone immediately. Is this a concern that I need to worry about?

In addition to my previously posted problem, my tie rod and rack end were replaced sometime in May 2006 so I am just curious if those items indeed have short life span. I don't remember driving kia over a big pothole, thus I tend o agree that the rack and pinion is causing the wheels' misalignment...