Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
PS235 SUBJECT: HORN ANSWER BACK OR PARKING LAMPS INOP WHEN LOCKING DOORS WITH RKE/SMK FOB When addressing a customer complaint related to an inoperative parking light confirmation flash, and/or audible answer back when locking the vehicle with the RKE/SMK fob, ensure each door lock position switch (viewable in BCM > Current Data) is displaying … Read more
PS267 SUBJECT: THERMOSTAT RE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURE – REPEAT REPAIR (DTC P0128) When diagnosing a Forte returning with a repeat DTC P0128 after replacement of the thermostat, remove the thermostat housing to verify if the thermostat was installed incorrectly during the previous repair. Incorrect installation may be difficult to determine due to the sideways orientation of … Read more
PS274 SUBJECT: ACU VARIANT CODING AFTER PARTS SUPERSESSION KMA has received reports of some 2011~13MY Optima and 2010~13MY Forte vehicles not accepting the Variant Code listed on KGIS, following replacement of the air bag control module. In some cases, an air bag module with a superseded part number may require a different Variant … Read more
TT006 TECH TIP: Key stuck in ignition Symptom: Key stuck in ignition. Repair: Check the park micro-switch located on the left-hand side of the shifter. Inspect the switch lever to see if it is bent. This switch sends the “Park” input to the BCM. If the switch lever is bent, carefully straighten it so it … Read more
PS289 SUBJECT: TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES AT LOW MILEAGE On some 2014MY Soul vehicles the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) can illuminate accompanied by various DTC(s), including P0729 (6th gear synchronization error is detected), P0734 (4th gear synchronization error is detected), P0735 (5th gear synchronization error is detected) along with possible transmission shifting concerns. If … Read more
