Changing Ambient Temperature Reading in “Type A” Clusters – 2014 Kia Soul

PS308   SUBJECT: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE READING IN “TYPE A” CLUSTERS   When changing the ambient temperature reading on a “Type A” (non-supervision) cluster from Celsius to Fahrenheit, or vice versa, do NOT follow the procedure included in the current 2014MY Soul Owner’s Manual, instead, follow the revised procedure shown below:   Press … Read more

MIL on with DTC P0087 – Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Too Low – 2011-2014 Kia

2013-026   SUBJECT: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 – DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR   This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087. To correct this concern, follow the procedure … Read more

Driver’s Side Power Window Switch Replacement – 2014 Kia Sorento

2014-ELE069   SUBJECT: DRIVER’S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the window motor switch of some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from December 17, 2012 through December 13, 2013, which may exhibit an intermittent parasitic draw concern. Before conducting this repair, verify that TSB ELE057/SA163 – IPM Logic … Read more

Stainless Rear Bumper Protector Separating – 2014 Kia Sorento

2013-007   SUBJECT: SORENTO STAINLESS BUMPER PROTECTOR SEPARATING   Some 2014MY Sorento vehicles, equipped with a Kia accessory Stainless Rear Bumper Protector, may exhibit a condition where the stainless insert is separating from the protector base, as shown below. To resolve this condition, a revised bumper protector should be installed. Follow the procedure outlined in … Read more

HVAC Control Unit Logic Improvement – 2014 Kia Sorento

2013-022   SUBJECT: HVAC CONTROL UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT   This bulletin provides information related to HVAC controller software upgrade for 2014MY Sorento vehicles, produced from January 24, 2013 to September 22, 2013, equipped with Auto (FATC) or Manual HVAC controls. The concern relates to the possibility of diminished A/C performance in high humidity climates, where … Read more