P1687 Kia Sephia DTC Code

Kia Sephia Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Single Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	V-Type Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Naturally Aspirated

Your Kia Sephia engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code P1687 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the P1687 DTC For Kia Sephia.

P1687 Kia Sephia engine problem can be occur defective fan clutches are a common and often overlooked cause of engine overheating. The shear characteristics of the clutch fluid gradually deteriorates over time, with an average loss in drive efficiency of about 200 rpm per year. Eventually slippage reaches the point where effective cooling is no longer possible and overheating results. (On average, the life of a fan clutch is about the same as a water pump. If one needs to be replaced, the other usually does too.)

P1687 Kia Sephia DTC Meaning

P	Powertrain Code - Problem is related engine, transmission and emissions systems.
1	MFG - Manufacturer Specific
6	Vehicle Speed Control And Idle Control System
8	Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit Performance
7	Cruise Control System - Vehicle Accel Too High

The rule of P1687 Kia Sephia code when it comes to emissions-related vehicle repair is that any modification that changes the vehicle from a certified configuration to a non-certified configuration is considered tampering: this applies to both vehicle owners and repair facilities and is, therefore, a Federal offense. Replacing a catalyst with a straight pipe is one traditional example of P1687. Likewise, overriding the OBD P1687 DTC For Kia Sephia system through the use of high-tech defeat devices or non-certified computer chips, for example, would also be considered tampering. The OBD system may, however, be repaired back to its original certified configuration with certified performance chips or appropriate aftermarket parts.