{"product_id":"ignition-coil-and-iridium-spark-plugs-for-kia-sportage-2011-2016-2-0l","title":"Ignition Coil and Iridium Spark Plugs for Kia Sportage (2011-2016) 2.0L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Output Direct-Fit Ignition Coil and Iridium Spark Plug Kit for 2011-2016 Kia Sportage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ignition coil and iridium spark plug kit restores factory spark energy and stabilizes combustion across the cylinder bank on the 2011-2016 Kia Sportage to eliminate misfires, hesitation, and unburnt fuel cycles under high boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Kia Sportage Ignition Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory ignition coils and plugs on the \u003cstrong\u003eSL\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis Kia Sportage equipped with the direct-injected \u003cstrong\u003eTheta II\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eG4KH\u003c\/strong\u003e) 2.0L Turbo endure extreme thermal cycling and high cylinder combustion pressures. Over time, heat soak causes the internal copper windings and potting epoxy within the factory pencil coils to degrade, resulting in secondary breakdown and micro-arcing. Simultaneously, direct-injection carbon fouling and gap erosion increase resistance on aged plugs, prompting spark blowout, rough cold idles, reduced fuel economy, and flashing P0300-P0304 misfire diagnostic trouble codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive tune-up kit restores reliable ignition under load by combining heavy-duty replacement pencil coils with fine-wire iridium spark plugs. The replacement coils use premium insulated copper primary and secondary windings encapsulated in high-grade dielectric epoxy to eliminate arc-over and handle high-heat engine bay conditions. Paired with high-melting-point iridium core spark plugs, this setup lowers ignition voltage requirements, prevents quenching, and delivers sharp, consistent flame front propagation to safeguard turbocharger spooling and direct-injection efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2011-2016 Kia Sportage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2.0L Turbo Theta II (G4KH) \/ SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e260 hp \/ 269 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eUF647, HL3Z12029A, KIN119978TOP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2011 Kia Sportage SX 2.0L Turbo I4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2012 Kia Sportage SX 2.0L Turbo I4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2013 Kia Sportage SX 2.0L Turbo I4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2014 Kia Sportage SX 2.0L Turbo I4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2015 Kia Sportage SX 2.0L Turbo I4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2016 Kia Sportage SX 2.0L Turbo I4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit the SL Sportage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2011-2016 Kia Sportage equipped with the 2.0L Theta II turbo engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these iridium spark plugs require gapping prior to installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e No, these iridium plugs come factory pre-gapped for direct installation; manually gapping fine-wire iridium tips risks fracturing the center electrode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Kia CUV Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to withstand the demanding duty cycle of turbocharged direct-injection crossovers, these components deliver long-range durability, consistent cold-weather starts, and stable torque delivery without triggering check engine lights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50594807087352,"sku":"DS-ED7BMPHED","price":68.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/ignition-coil-and-iridium-spark-plugs-for-kia-sportage-2011-2016-2-0l-1.jpg?v=1790059472","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/ignition-coil-and-iridium-spark-plugs-for-kia-sportage-2011-2016-2-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}