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Kia Carnival VQ (2006-2011) Questions & Answers
23 questions from our users
Kehinde A.asked
Does Kia Carnival has catalsyt in build?
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Ed G.asked
Grand Carnival Platinum MY14. Is it possible to get a trip computer for these? Can't believe a 2014 car doesn't have one.
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Steven L.asked
I have a 2009 carnival turbo diesel.it runs like a dream but will just suddenly cut out. It comes to a halt.if i turn the ignition off then immediately back on it starts and may not cut out again for days.i had egr ?valve replaced and the air intake duct to turbo also because it had a crack in it.it still cuts out! It seems to do it at lower speeds when slowing down.not at high speed fortunately. Fuel filter also new.any ideas?my mechanic is making lots of money!
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Check for a bad earth starting at the battery terminals.
Did you find a solution for this. I had similar issue, mine was flat hesitation at 1500rpm’s. Code read was low rail pressure. So we are starting by replacing the rail meter reader. Wonder if issues are similar and what solutions you came up with
my 2010 is doing this also and comes up with turbo solenoid circit A and fuel pressure low and high we have replaced fuel rail wire harness sensor about to replace the sensor on the rail then do the turbo
Arnold S.asked
oil chanch how
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Malia Fasked
I brought a KIA CARNIVAL last year and theirs a problem when its start and running its make a lots of noisey sound didn't know what cause this sounds?
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I’m not sure. Mine didn’t do that. Get it checked out, though, to make sure they fix in under warranted instead of trying to blame you.
What year is your KIA I also have noisy issues and vibrations when parking or reversing. Mines a 2011. Very unhappy took it back to dealer 4 times still hasn't been fixed :(
Asif Masked
hi sir i have kia carnival 2012
the problem in the car when am drying around 15 km car automatically stop and after 10 mints when i start its again working for next 15 km i check evry thing by computer but wont find fault. Any ideas?
Reddwarfauasked
What polarity is the carnival battery?
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Bella Easked
Would a passenger seat from a 2006 Kia carnival fit into a 2011 Kia carnival? A mouse has eaten through our middle seat that we had taken out and stored in the garage! Thanks
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I do not believe that the Kia Carnival design had changed at all until 2015. So the seats should be interchangeable, but I would check to see if it fits before purchasing or check with the Kia manufacturer via there website first.
Great thank you, will pop into Kia today to double check.
Dom Pasked
Hi all I have a family member with a 2008 Lia Carnival 2.7 auto that has just had the crank shaft completely break off...(I know right). So my question is should we look for a new 2.7 used it recond or go look for a 3.8 like the other models have? Will it fit? What to do?
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atoasked
my kia grand carnival 2007 model goes off when the gear is at parking. after a while the injectors get spoilt. when i replace the car works again. i have been changing my injectors quiet often. what is the problem?
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Hi ato. I cannot help you here. For a start my Carnival is the 2015 model which in design and mechanics a lot different to your model. I suggest you talk to mechanics about this problem and get expert advice.
John Clarkyasked
I recently boight a 2006 kia grand carnival v6 automatic. G6DA5S072797 engine nimber.. what size is it and how do i order parts. I need a starter motor.
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oscarasked
did kia make 4 speed auto v6 with no over drive grand carnavale 2010 model was it a good model was it okay on fuel?
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Yes as long as it is a Grand Carnival you should be ok. The Kia carnival with 2.7L engine is the one to stick clear of, otherwise the 2010 model you mentioned should be ok.
Daveasked
I have a 2014 Grand Carnival Kia V6 2.5, we missed a couple of services and when we got it serviced we used a different service person due to cost. However, since the service the car has been blowing white/blue smoke on startup, especially after it has done a long trip. The car's performance has been perfect, and around town doesn't seem to blow any smoke, just on startup after a long trip. I checked the oil that was used for the service and it was 10W40 Atlantic, so I asked the service person to do a flush and replace with 20W50. This has not fixed the problem. Was wondering whether to use Magnatec 15W40? Or ave we done damage to the seals by not servicing on time?
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we have the same problem picked up one pretty cheap we were told it was the stem seals
Hey Dave, did you get to the bottom of the problem? I missed 30k service on mine and the exact same symptoms happening. Kia day it needs a new engine! What have you done to fix yours?
Yes the answer is to give the engine a flush with a bit of diesel added with engine flush
Nopsasked
I have a 2009 Kia grand carnival at start up it has a bad ticking noise coming from the engine which goes away after about a minute, the check engine light has now appeared also...has anyone expirenced this problem?
I am thinking oxygen sensor??
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Sorry to say it's more than likely the big end bearing wearing out. It's a known fault with this engine.
Don't know about ticking but check air filter to inlet manifold plastic connection unit is not cracked and sucking air. Can affect oxygen sensors readings.
Paulasked
I have bought a 2010 turbo diesel grand carnival and have noticed an obvious knocking noise when i put my foot down and accelerate and also then when i take my foot off the pedal to stop accelerating it makes the same knocking noise. Is that normal? Or is something wrong with my car that needs fixing?
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Mate, take it to the shop immediately is my advice.
I had this on the earlier generation .. the Carnival ... it was meant to be remedied in later models, but maybe not (as KIA are known to lie and conceal defects in their products).
For me, that knocking started, and over a period of maybe a week or two the engine basically caught fire (I kept putting it off, because with a young family I just couldn't afford the sting of a repair)
If you check the KIA Carnival history online, look at the wiki and a lot of the consumer complaints, there was even a threat of a class action, because the mongrels knew the car was defective and had a massively higher-than-normal engine rate failure .. but did nothing to warn, help or compensate affected consumers. (In fact lied about it)
In any case - have direct experience .. that knocking may very well end up being fatal for the car, get it looked at right away.
ChanelLasked
Hi can you put a reversing camera on a 2006 Kia Grand Carnival?
hi there i am looking at buying a 2004 kia carnival it has a 2.5 ltr motor in it
can anybody tell me if there is anything that i have to watch out for?
kimberlyasked
how do you oil sliding doors on the kia carnival?
KIA carnival 2006asked
How do change oil in KIA carnivals?
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Its easy. Look at the book for the type of oil required. Go to repco and ask for a exact filter for your car if it is 3.8Lt like mine its about 20 bucks I think. Then purchase some oil. I use Castrol Magnatec as it complys with specs. The filter is just under the plastic engine cover. The cover is easy to remove. Just undo four small screws and you will find the filter housing. The engine oil drain plug is immediately under the engine. Get a jack or stands and raise you car to access the drain plug. Drain the oil for 20 minutes, change the filter (screw top). Do up the drain plug and top up with fresh oil. Start engine, run for 10 minutes. Turn it off, wait another 5 mins then test level on dipstick. Beats paying 300
Yizasked
I know the Honda oddessy has issues with anchor points for carseats being in the wrong place, rendering the backseats useless...does the Kia have any similar issues? How has everyone found the carnival with 2 or more car seats installed?
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I have 3 girls and had no problem with the car seat anchor points. Both in the 2nd and 3rd row. The Honda has a strange set up with the belt configuration. Probably as it does not have lap belts in the middle like the Carnival
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