2015-055 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD) SYSTEM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA187) This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the logic for the Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System of some 2015MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 12, 2014 to November 19, 2014. The vehicles in question may have a “Check BSD … Read more
PS354 SUBJECT: NO START OR HARD TO START CONCERNS Some 2014~2015MY Forte Koup / 5 DR equipped with a 1.6L GDI Turbo and produced before July 14, 2014 , may experience a hard to start concern or idle rpm fluctuations while stationary. If you encounter any of these concerns, check for white residue … Read more
PS417 SUBJECT: DTC P0315 – CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR VARIATION NOT LEARNED When encountering a customer complaint of engine misfire with a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on in the dash, check for the presence of DTC P0315 – Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Variation Not Learned. Use the VMI to view the scope pattern of … Read more
PS391 SUBJECT: OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) WITH DTC B1695 – LOST COMMUNICATION WITH E-COMP WARNING Be sure to remove the hybrid battery safety plug before performing this repair, and keep the plug in your possession until complete. If not, electric discharge injury may result from High-Voltage (HV) current. When addressing a customer concern related … Read more
SUBJECT: 3.8/3.3L Engine Noises This revised bulletin replaces information previously issued on June 1, 2007, Engine 028. It readdresses several noises on 3.8 or 3.3 litre engines used in 2006 and later Sedona (VQ) and 2007 and later Amanti (GH) and Sorento (BL). Three separate noises are covered. Noise 1) 3.8/3.3L engines may … Read more