Splitting in half! Kia Sportage 2.7 P0171

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[@MrAI831]

Same sensor broke on my 20yr old Sephia 2 yrs ago. I was having fuel issues and was playing around with my new Autel and decided to plug in a homemade smoke machine when I saw the smoke coming out from that same IAC sensor. Mine had a smaller crack though. BTW the Sephia is still running and puuurrs like a kitten.

[@jterry211]

That was the best explanation of short and long term fuel trims ive ever heard. Thank you

[@JorgeFernandez-uc9qb]

Thanks for explaining short and long term fuel trims to us. Your videos are both informative and entertaining. Too De Doo!

[@sundog8480]

"Finally " I have actually witnessed a honest mechanic. My hero

[@richardfabacher3705]

Q: How do you start your day? A: Watching Ray "blow smoke" somewhere it was never meant to go.

[@samholdsworth420]

I blow smoke up my bum

[@bigsparky8888]

HA!!! RAY B SMOKIN'!!!

[@daftDAFdriver]

A mechanic and a cardiologist met at a bar, the mechanic says “we are in the same line of business, we both fix things” The cardiologist says “yes your right but there is one major difference”, the mechanic says “what’s that difference”, the cardiologist says, “you don’t do your fixes with the engine running” 👍

[@larryberry2436]

A cardiologist mistake gets buried. A mechanic has to live with his.

[@thesushifiend]

Imagine if there was a scantool for humans? We just need to wait 300 years for the Medical tricorder to be invented...

[@AdamantineAxe]

mechanic: "no, I work on running engines some times, the real major difference is I do fixes, you just recommend expensive fluid additives 95% of the time"

[@tapps1010]

@@thesushifiend Dr. McCoy has one already.

[@sundog486]

There was a case in the UK when an engineer was told by a cardiologist that his condition was untreatable because of the impracticability of access and manipulation. The engineer went away and designed tooling. He presented this to the cardiologist which made way to a new technique in treatment. There ought to be more interdisciplinary co-operation.

[@Rasspor]

Thank you Rainman! for the explanation on fuel trims. That is one mechanical term that always evades my thought process.

[@paulwindisch1423]

To add to Ray’s great explanation, short and long term fuel trims are designed to adjust for different altitudes. Back in the carbureted days, the carburetor jets would need to be resized based on where the vehicle was going to be normally operated, due to the less dense air condition at higher altitudes. Through the use of Baro and MAP sensors, Mass Air Flow, and oxygen sensors, engine control modules can now compensate automatically without mechanical intervention. They can also compensate for small problems. If the Kia in the video had a lesser vacuum leak, the code would not have set and likely no one would have noticed there was an issue.

[@cw3339]

Ray, Artimus 1 scrubbed its launch again today. Go over there and fix it! Show those NASA boys how to do it!🤣

[@fritzkabeano1969]

Artemis is the perfect Democrat rocket.....no need to explain

[@cw3339]

@@fritzkabeano1969 I would think that Artemus was more like a Republican (trump) full of holes and leaking all the time... 😁

[@garynewell6947]

Most excellent fix mr Ray please don't forget to have your self a great day

[@davidthomits544]

This is a great channel never miss a video ray’s a great technician

[@brianreardon9842]

The scan tool has made it to the new box 😁😄

[@philipershler420]

Ray, not only are you an exceptional automotive technician (I hesitate to say just a mechanic), but you also make great videos. Your explanation of what the problem could be and why makes your “moving images“ very instructive and interesting.

[@myz06rocks]

A technician replaces and diagnoses problems by the book. A mechanic can also solve a problem using ingenuity and common sense. I’d rather be a mechanic.

[@philipershler420]

@@myz06rocks Well, whatever you choose to call Ray, he has the correct mix of abilities to really repair and restore most anything that has wheels. Add this to his ethical behavior and you have a very exceptional individual.

[@dalelangila9274]

@Jon Tibbatts how about Knuckle dragger ?

[@tedmich]

typically if the car is Japanese, you're hating life if you try a "Philips" driver on a JIS screw, but this one wasn't real tight (and maybe the Koreans aren't copying everything the Japanese do...)

[@Kellen6795]

Holy shit this is amazing timing. My car literally threw that lean code less them a few hours ago!! Praise the Ray and now I have Ideas of what to look for!!!

[@stephenrogers4537]

Good Saturday morning to you Raymond from Chicago, it's Saturday time and a half😉😁 BROTHER! 🧰👏👍

[@fieldsofomagh]

Everyone should smoke (using a leak tamer, of course). Nice fix, enjoyable video, lucky customer, have yourself a happy day !!

[@phieaglesbw]

Coming from somebody who is not very mechanically inclined, your videos are actually quite educational, keep posting so I can keep watching.

[@HughShower]

Good afternoon Ray from all your friends in the UK 😎🇬🇧 Thanks for the video!

[@WeWuzKangzNsheeet]

These things (at least the 4 cyl) are bulletproof. Had one with the 4 cyl that I sold with 240k miles a few years back and still to this day putting around town.

[@simonbroberg969]

Love the little smoke blower.. shame they won'y let you blow cigar into the system like we used to.. best type to have is a Carona Speaking of those... It's beer O'clock and I think I'll have one with a tinnie.. Havagar brothers and sisters, All praise be to Grog

[@jogmas12]

I always hit the like button without even first watching the video, I know, that’s a little premature, but it keeps me from forgetting to hit that like button, plus if it turns out I don’t like video I can always undo the ‘like’, which btw almost never happens! Good work Ray !

[@ColinWatters]

KZbin needs an auto like feature.

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

I have this same Kia and my first experience was these alarms. The person that had it, sold it cheap. I went after an O2 sensor and it was my first intro into O2 sensors, fuel trims and date showing before and after the catalytic converter. I finally had a mobile mechanic work in it and did a tune-up. Because the plugs are in the firewall side of the engine and require removing the intake to get to them, only the front plugs had been changed, probably in it's lifetime. So he did the intake removal and new plugs and did a good throttle body cleaning. That took care of the check engine light and the car was very responsive after that. It also opened my eyes to just cleaning the throttle body and intake manifolds of all the carbon. I'm doing my PT Cruiser right now. Started as a radiator hose replacement, but so far I've done the whole throttle body, intake and intake manifold, right to the engine input where the valves are visible. Plus replacing the vacuum and pcv valve. One hose was completely blocked between the intake and the vacuum brake booster. Soon I will have a lot of the old, cracked rubber and plastic parts replaced. Can't wait to see how it runs after.

[@TopEndSpoonie]

I am an electronics & software engineer, so I love watching you do the things that I cannot. Great way to relax. Great work dude.

[@Thoridin58]

Just had the same lean condition on a 2000 Kia Sportage (4cyl). Spent time searching for air leak on hoses or past intake gaskets. No apparent leaks found but then the Gods smiled on me and a MAF error code was posted. Replaced the MAF and all is well. Now to find the DAMN Evap error on my 2001 GMC Sonoma 4cyl. Hoping the Gods still like me.

[@TXCherokee]

Love watching a smoke machine work. On my Grand Cherokee I had a EVAP leak. Smoke test my mechanic did showed a plastic hose on top of engine that had crack on elbow

[@trailerpark187]

Smoke machines are the best. I made my own from pvc. Works good. Got me out of plenty of jambs

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

Great video. I bought the same year and model second hand for $500. First thing I had to deal with were bad air and fuel sensors or mixtures. I learned a lot, mostly on you tube about how the O2 sensors work and what happens before and after then. The original problem got fixed and I went on to many other fixes and still using the car. I like it and it runs great for 220,000 miles. Purrs like a kitten. I've done everything from brakes, complete jobs, wiper motor and wiper alignment, replaced front end of the exhaust, alternator and belt tensioner. So much fun. I figure I'm still way ahead financially compar d to buying a new car, making years of monthly payments and still spending money to upkeep and keep it within the warranty. Plus with KZbin, there isn't much I can't fix on my own.

[@Wakeupandsniffthecoffee]

I want to go look mine over, even though I have no issue. 😆

[@HLChow]

Best automotive channel on YT!

[@thearrow5793]

I like the way you treat cars……. Thanks…

[@JAMES-go9wc]

I AGREE, RAY IS A AWESOME TECHNICAN, IF I LIVED DOWN IN FLORIDA WHERE HE IS LOCATED AT, I WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM HAVING HIM FIX MY VEHICALS.

[@kennethstewart2546]

it s ALIVE ... LIVE !

[@jayskin2615]

Same codes in a friend's kia. Seafoam and a 2k rev for 10mins cured it. Edited part is here. I love your vids and diligence.

[@chrissiano381]

I owned a 2006 Kia Sportage EX with the 2.7. After 168k miles the car never had a check engine light. The car never broke down, left me stranded, or needed any warranty work. All it took was routine maintenance.

[@GeneralChangFromDanang]

Mine is the same. Only problem is that the previous owner had put an undercoating on it and the frame members are starting to rust out. Otherwise I'd be driving that thing for another 10 years.

[@davidcurtis3177]

13 seconds!!! New record awesome video as always Ray!!!

[@c-v-n3322]

I'm learning about stuff I'll never use in my day to day life thanks Ray and I can't stop wanting to watch this channel.

[@johnduer7428]

Perfect example of goes into and comes out of troubleshooting. Great job.

[@siriusgd4753]

I need to get me one of those little smoke machines. I made my own out of a jar, sock, soldering iron and mineral oil.

[@REDBIRD-95]

Ray, hope you have a great long weekend. After watching many of your vids, I finally bought myself a cordless 1/2" impact😁 I should have bought one years ago. Living in the rust belt of Eastern Ontario, Canada, road salt is extremely hard on bolts and anything metal in particular. I am in the "process" of replacing the front brakes on my 2003 Silverado. What should be an easy peasy job is turning into a nightmare (just did all 4 rotors, pads, and calipers about 2 years ago, front wheel bearings 3 years ago) First of all, I get the front wheels off (used my new impact...worked awesome🤘) and noticed I had a broken front sway bar😲, end was broken, so ordered a new one, once again the impact was great, considering the sway bar was factory. Had to use a wheel puller to get the front left rotor off😜 I'm getting there, just waiting on parts to arrive. I appreciate what a tech goes through when working on vehicle repairs that should be a walk in the park but in actuality turn out to be hell on earth😆 Always a treat to just sit down and watch one of your videos and to take a break from rusty parts😜 Have a good one.

[@TheFallenAngel13524]

As a fellow rust belt guy i highly reccomend using fluid film on hub/rotor mating surfaces and basically any bolt you take off. I haven't had to mule kick an aluminum rim off in years now and hub bearings fall out of knuckles.

[@paull7806]

When did you do the last annual Krown spray to prevent rust on the 2003 Silverado, again?

[@alanknoll5540]

That was awesome. You put smoke into the intake and found the problem and then got the car repaired.

[@Photonsnmotion]

Thank you for sharing your experiences of variety of car issues.

[@MasterslayerG]

Learn so much from you. Which helps me maintain my own vehicle. Thanks

[@dgordon9645]

Ray you are great to watch mythological and you talk me through these mechanical problems that everyone can understand. Taking us through the ECU working on lowering fuel trim had me transfixed I learn everytime you solve a problem. I truly look up to you thanks 57 Aussie.

[@jp-us9rq]

Love my sedona 2014 over 100.000 miles runs like a champ im in the rust belt to no rust looks brand new

[@davidthomits544]

my ex girlfriend Owns a Tucson she has great luck with it great vehicle in fact she’s owned about about three of them in her time

[@hondaveetc82]

@@davidthomits544 no one give a rats butt about your ex. Stop living in the past.

[@TheGuccibane]

Got a workhorse 2011 Soul with almost 200k. Thing has been rock solid. Also no rust in the rust belt. Never did the undercoating recall either because I don't trust more undercoating added late

[@sf49ersjshark2]

I have a tiburon 2.7 with almost 300k. I replaced engine at 213000. It's been good I overheated it it was my fault.

[@jp-us9rq]

@@TheGuccibane awesome

[@andyrbush]

I go back working on cars to when the most complicated extra on a car was the interior light switch. With my dad we went back to adding a heater to a car. The first car I remember still had a crank handle.

[@44towman]

Finding myself this Saturday morning going in and out of you tube impatiently waiting for another video from Ray. Happy I finally got to watch. Ray you sir Have Yourself a Great Day I know I will.

[@astrixistheman]

Just been watching the latest ray videos and this came out fresh on a platter. Best way to end the day with ray. 😎

[@TheCorpsehatch]

Bonus video for you.

[@jamram9924]

Good morning from Southern AZ. Keep blowing smoke Ray, it’s for a good cause! Have a great weekend!

[@thomasforbes5965]

Thanks Ray for putting these videos out. Watching your videos is the first thing I do when I wake up if there's a video. Anyways from one mechanic to another great job

[@ocdetails]

Same here! Checking Ray's channel is part of my morning start up routine. It is always one of the best parts of the day!

[@georgecroney6168]

Good schitz as always Ray! I love the videos, society prospers when men plant trees knowing full well he'll never sit in its shade. You're the man

[@wadeeb]

I think that was the best explanation of how the air/fuel ratio loop works that I have ever heard and you summed it up in 5 seconds. nothing like pumping smoke into the orifice of your choice in the morning.

[@sonyhk3824]

Thanks, have a great day. Cheers

[@airtow6766]

Great video of a critical thinker using his experience and intuition to fix a problem quickly and efficiently. You can be proud of yourself!

[@fredwalker839]

👍 great diagnosis , Ray “ You fixem up” !

[@hankworthington4890]

Ray I think you are a great mechanic love you videos keep them coming

[@zoomrc1516]

Wow loved how you explained it, learnt so much

[@JRattheranch]

Very interesting Ray! That smoke machine is a great asset!

[@tonyrice3348]

9.36 why did I not know this! I've lost so many of those clips by pulling them off to remove the plug, D'oh! Ray, you rock man

[@yt-user03561]

Man you are on a roll! Uploads every day!

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Excellent diagnosis!

[@iiDougieii]

I learnt something new today... The Smoke Machine... Thanks for that.

[@kendom33]

Again a great video ray. You are indeed a master mechanic

[@Knight_of_NI]

Great work brother, as always 🫡

[@zxtenn]

LOW mileage for the age, surprised it needs any work at all. Obviously the bad part about plastic parts but great and accurate diagnosis, i just subscribed

[@ThePhoenix198]

My thoughts exactly - less than 3000 miles a year if the odometer is accurate.

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

Kias of that era were junk.

[@rayp.454]

Really nice diag video Ray. Thanks!

[@bruceblumhagen2878]

Great stuff as always!!!!!!

[@michaelshaw1139]

Your videos are leaving me half wishing I’d done a technician’s apprenticeship when much younger- it’s interesting to watch what’s involved in the job nowadays, particularly with the diagnostics. But other videos have reminded me why I didn’t pursue that as a career- it can be a very frustrating job at times. Nonetheless, I love your honesty and sense of ethics with what you do. Keep it up 👍🏼

[@LINCOLN0ECHO]

Back in my day it was propane that smoke machine is awesome good find that’s why I like watching you you think outside the box 📦

[@rayclark9643]

Quite a while ago I realized that one of main reasons that people drink coffee is so that they can get to blame their brain farts on not having had said coffee yet or at least not enough of it. Those of us who don't drink coffee just have to come up with other well worn excuses to account for our daily brain farts, my personal favorite is not enough sleep, which is mostly always a fact of my life! 😵

[@BixbyConsequence]

Thank you for not bitching about Every Single Engine Cover you ever remove.

[@jamestone265]

That’s the coolest tool I’ve seen him use. Us old timers would be using stater fluid and a spray nozzle to find the leak when it was running…

[@gotj]

It's the next morning: "Today is tomorrow".

[@stavroslask1292]

Here in NYC all mechanics are scammers and maybe 10% speak American or understand anything about the science of cars! This same job would cost someone at least $400! Great job Ray!

[@1957Free]

Thanks Ray

[@deniro2695]

Thank you Ray. Nice job👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@kumakhan]

got to love that high quality Chinesium plastic.

[@720vending]

love the video awesome to see a car i own on the channel i have an 08 sportage with the same motor just replaced the exhaust flex pipe to seal the pipes back up

[@bryantench1178]

Hey Ray! Just a thought 💭 You should open your own technician class and teach the next generation to fix cars.

[@tomtke7351]

isn't that what he's doing?? ha!

[@gr7485]

Where I live it’s called an apprenticeship program where you work in a shop and learn from hands on experience mentored by journeymen mechanics. Much like many other trades.

[@ronnydowdy7432]

One of the first videos I have seen that you could see/touch/remove and replace a censor with out removing half of the engine to make a repair lol. Enjoyed the show

[@felipebriseno799]

Great videos I'm strat wrenching soon I've ben out tools we're stolen but I'm back.thank you for those videos

[@jamesjohnston3643]

You just reminded me of my neighbor's old jeep. It had an intake manifold gasket leak. You could hear that whistle a block away.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Good find. Great video brother.

[@billclements3879]

Great video Ray…. As always

[@remembergodisalwayswithyou6862]

Love from Morocco ❤ God bless America 🙌

[@stephenbullock1443]

Good morning Ray

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice find on the rogue air leak that unit was severely cracked good video @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@davidd8435]

Thanks for the content Mr. Ray, no telling how that part cracked.

[@johnt.848]

Heat, rapid heating and cooling cycles. It should have a bakelite style gasket or other insulating gasket. Basically it's a poor design.

[@59kimnie]

Always like your KZbin videos. Mutch info in how to fix different problems in cars. Have a nice day .

[@richarddrinkut3168]

Another excellent video of your fine skills! One note that others may not know… When using a screwdriver or a screw gun to help keeping it from slipping use a little valve grinding compound on the tip. Quite effective.

[@ArlenMoulton2]

What a quality vehicle, 45k miles and the plastics are already baked!

[@jontoronto2272]

I just love it has a cassette player

[@HurricaneJD]

I too like to see something get repaired and then that something run properly again especially if it had been that way for a while or when you fix three or four things and you kind of get that relieved feeling of oh now I'm running properly again

[@RukarioEnterprisesLLC]

"P0171" MAGICIAN!

[@ronaldgarvie9661]

Great catch ray

[@marccarrier9589]

Good video Ray except for one post I must clarify. Whether it's called an oxygen sensor, lambda sensor, wide band air fuel sensor, they all do one thing: measure OXYGEN content in the exhaust, not fuel. If an engine is running properly, all the oxygen should be getting consumed in the combustion process leaving nothing in the exhaust but carbon dioxide and water vapor (in an ideal world). If the engine has any kind of vacuum leak or lack of fuel, all the oxygen won't be consumed and the o2 sensor will report the higher o2 content.

[@rxwhat33]

I own 2 e46 bmw’s and I have to say that the smoke machine was a very good investment lol.

[@KingSobieski]

The 2.7 V6 is a great engine

[@DeuCeNTX]

IAC motor is basically what it is... idle air control. Kia had a lot of issues with those getting gummy too and standard throttle body cleaning often didn't clean them well enough. We used intake cleaners that we could mist into the breather tube while it was running to get those IAC passages cleaned the best. I have removed them and short soaked them but that is not advised, at least it wasn't back then.

[@TheSteing]

The new mike sounds great, I can hear you in Australia. Good onya man keep it up, love your channel….Chris…

[@dougstitt1652]

be safe Rainman

[@pnworvandmore]

I'm one one the few 2nd gen sportage owners and I really appreciate this information I will replace it anyway I use this thing offroad alot for my pit bike exploring for my channel

[@minotaurbison]

since Ian came through, I'm going back and watching all your videos I can so hopefully that helps you earn a little cash to help. I saw how you were using your truck to power your house, hope that works out for you. Love your channel!