Ignition Coil + Iridium Spark Plugs for Kia Sportage (1995-2002) 2.0L

Direct-Fit Ignition Coil & Iridium Plug Kit for 1995-2002 Kia Sportage

What it Does: The ignition coil and iridium spark plug kit replaces degraded factory ignition packs and worn plugs on the 1995-2002 Kia Sportage 2.0L to eliminate engine misfires, restore primary spark energy, and optimize combustion chamber flame propagation.

The Stock Kia Sportage Secondary Voltage Breakdown

The first-generation JA chassis Kia Sportage utilizes a waste-spark coil setup over the FE-DOHC 2.0L engine. Over time, persistent thermal cycling inside the compact engine bay degrades the original 0K01318100 and UF283 ignition coil insulation. Micro-fissures in the factory PBT housing permit moisture ingress, inducing dielectric breakdown and internal resistance spikes. Coupled with eroded standard plug gaps, this high secondary resistance triggers spark blowout under load, erratic idle, reduced fuel efficiency, and recurring P0300-series trouble codes.

The Engineering Solution

This refresh package restores ignition stability via heavy-duty coil packs and fine-wire iridium plugs. The replacement coils feature high-temperature copper windings vacuum-potted in impact-resistant epoxy resin to resist heat soak and voltage arcing. Paired with laser-welded 0.6mm fine-wire iridium center electrode spark plugs, the kit minimizes firing voltage demand from the secondary circuit. The iridium construction offers superior thermal durability and fouling resistance, stabilizing combustion pressure across all driving cycles.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 1995-2002 Kia Sportage Base 2.0L I4 (FE-DOHC)
• 1995-2002 Kia Sportage EX 2.0L I4 (FE-DOHC)
• 2001-2002 Kia Sportage Limited 2.0L I4 (FE-DOHC)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this fit the JA Sportage?
Yes, this is a direct fit for the 1995-2002 Kia Sportage equipped with the FE-DOHC engine.

Are the iridium spark plugs pre-gapped for this engine?
Yes, the spark plugs are pre-set to factory clearance, though verifying gap specs prior to threading into the aluminum cylinder head is recommended shop practice.

The Kia Utility Standard

Whether navigating rough backroads or hauling gear on utility trails, stable primary ignition is critical to low-end torque delivery and powertrain reliability under sustained loads.