PS336 SUBJECT: CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION Some 2014MY Forte vehicles, manufactured prior to September 2013, may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front suspension when carrying a full load of passengers and turning the wheel in either direction at low speeds; such as in a parking lot situation or when pulling into … Read more
TT062 TECH TIP: System Setting DTC P0461A Symptom: System setting DTC P0461 Fuel Level Sensor “A” Circuit Range Performance. Repair: First, check the fuel sender connector to make sure it is fully seated. Then, check for backed out pins in connectors EM11, EC11, MF11 (see diagram). Also, inspect the PCM & Cluster connections. If OK, perform … Read more
PS223 SUBJECT: FORTE LOCK CONFIRMATION INOP WITH REMOTE START ACCESSORY Some remote start equipped Forte’s may not indicate that the doors have been locked. The customer may state that the vehicle will not flash the hazard lights or sound the horn when locking the doors with the transmitter. As designed, the vehicle should flash the hazard lights … Read more
PS245 SUBJECT: FORTE 2.0L SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT TIPS When replacing the short block on a Forte 2.0L engine, make sure to remove two ladder frame bolts from the block being replaced and install them in the locations shown on the replacement block (Fig. A). Failure to transfer the ladder frame bolts will result in … Read more
2013-054 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: UVO UPGRADE – SORENTO (XM), OPTIMA (QF) AND FORTE (YD) (SA155) This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on 2014MY Sorento (XM), Optima (QF) and Forte (YD) vehicles. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock, prior to delivery. Before … Read more