2015-146 SUBJECT: ECM UPGRADE – RIO, SOUL MIL ON WITH DTC(S) P0456 / P0461 / P050A / P2188 / P2192 / P0128 / P0326 / P0441 This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2012~2014MY Rio (UB), some 2012~2013 Soul (AM) and some 2014MY Soul (PS) vehicles, which may experience a … Read more
PS303 SUBJECT: HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) INSULATED GLOVES RE-CERTIFICATION The purpose of this Pitstop is to remind dealer personnel about the importance of having the High Voltage (HV) insulated gloves, used by technicians to service hybrid electric vehicles, recertified on a six month or yearly basis (see below). With the upcoming release of the Soul EV, it … Read more
2012-060 SUBJECT: HYBRID FUEL EFFICIENCY TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE The Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) offers customers the potential of excellent fuel economy. However, because some customers may not be achieving the published EPA-rated city/highway numbers, they may bring a vehicle to a dealership’s service department. The following information is provided so that the service … Read more
TT030 TECH TIP: Brake Bleeding – Optima Hybrid Symptom: Where can I find the brake bleeding procedure? Repair: The brake bleeding procedure is located in KGIS Service Info → Shop Manual → Brake System → Brake System → Repair procedures [Intentional repeat of “Brake System”]. [embeddoc url=”https://static.oemdtc.com/TSB/TT030.pdf”] [easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B004QQ721Y” locale=”US” tag=”kiaoemdtc-20″] … Read more
PS307 SUBJECT: PROGRAMMING A THIRD SMART KEY ON CERTAIN 2014-15MY VEHICLES In past Smart Key systems, the maximum amount of keys that could be programmed to a vehicle was 2. On certain 2014-15MY Kia vehicles, the amount of keys that can be programmed to a vehicle has increased to 3. For information on the … Read more
