Intermittent Operation from A/C Heater DTC P1237 – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS263   SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT OPERATION FROM A/C OR HEATER DTC – P1237   When diagnosing a concern relating to intermittent performance from the air conditioner or the heater, check for the presence of DTC P1237 (Active Air Flap Feedback Voltage High) in the Active Air Flap (AAF) system. This code may occur when there is a … Read more

Unable to “Set” Cruise Control – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS268   SUBJECT: UNABLE TO “SET” CRUISE CONTROL   This article provides information on concerns related to being unable to SET the cruise control system with the steering wheel switch, despite the CRUISE “main” switch and lamp operating normally, and with no DTCs. (If DTCs are found, refer to the relevant DTC troubleshooting procedure in … Read more

Rear View Camera Diagnosis/Replacement – 2012-2015 Kia Sorento Optima Forte Sportage Cadenza Rio Soul

2014-077   SUBJECT: REAR VIEW CAMERA DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some Kia vehicles (see table on Pg. 6 for specific models and production dates) which may exhibit inadequate image quality from the rear view camera. Possible concerns include:   Blurry image quality Foreign material … Read more

Squeaking Noise from Rear of Vehicle – 2013-2014 Kia Optima

PS297   SUBJECT: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE     When addressing a customer complaint related to a squeaking sound emanating from the rear of the vehicle, and the noise can be isolated to the rear suspension, check the right and left rear shock towers as the most likely source of the noise. Once the noise … Read more