DTC P200A Returns After VCMA Replacement and Reflash Procedure – 2011-2013 Kia Sorento

TT035   TECH TIP: DTC P200A returns after VCMA replacement and reflash procedure Symptom: Returning code P200A on a Sorento with a V6 and have already replaced the VCMA and the lower intake as well as performed the VCMA relearn procedure with the GDS. What should be checked next?   Repair: Test the vehicle battery with the GR8. … Read more

Rattle from the Right and/or Left Side of Dashboard – 2013 Kia Sorento

PS239   SUBJECT: RATTLE FROM THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SIDE OF DASHBOARD   Some customers may complain of a rattle type noise coming from the right and/or left side of the dash while driving at highway speeds. This concern may be caused by the fender trim rubbing against the fender liner. To resolve this concern, … Read more

VCMA Diagnosis – MIL On with DTC P200A – 2011-2013 Kia Sorento

2013-139   SUBJECT: VCMA DIAGNOSIS – MIL ON WITH DTC P200A   This bulletin provides information for some 2011-2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L MPI engine, which may exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with DTC P200A, after engine startup. DTC P200A may be caused by an inoperative VCM actuator, or by an … Read more

Cylinder Contribution / Balance – 2012-2013 Kia Sorento & 2012 Sedona

2013-023   SUBJECT: ECM UPGRADE – CYLINDER Contribution / Balance   This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2012-2013MY Sorento(XM) and 2012MY Sedona(VQ) vehicles which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated (MIL) with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related Cylinder Contribution/Balance DTC(s), (P0263, P0266, P0269, P0272, P0275, P0278).   To correct this … Read more

ABS HECU Replacement Due to Hesitation Concerns – 2012-2013 Kia Optima

PS422   SUBJECT: ABS HECU REPLACEMENT DUE TO HESITATION CONCERNS   When addressing customer concerns regarding hesitation from the vehicle on hard acceleration, test drive the vehicle to verify the concern. Prior to test driving the vehicle, eliminate common Electronic Stability Control (ESC) trigger factors such as excessive or unevenly worn tires and slippery road … Read more