PS323 SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT POPPING NOISE FROM REAR OVER BUMPS On some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, built before September 26, 2013, a customer may complain of a very intermittent light knock, or popping noise, heard from the rear of the vehicle over rough road surfaces. This condition is caused by an excessive amount of … Read more
TT036 TECH TIP: Finding the correct wiring diagram for reverse input into audio head unit Symptom: On a Sorento, which wiring diagram do I look in to find the reverse input into the audio unit for the back-up camera system? Repair: If this vehicle is equipped with Navigation, then see wiring diagram for “Back-Up Lamps” and … Read more
TT038 TECH TIP: Oil Leak in Rear Main Seal Area Symptom: An oil leak that appears to be in the rear main seal area. Repair: Most oil leaks on this engine are found in the top of the engine, under the intake manifold. In some cases, oil may leak from the filter housings where they … Read more
PS248 SUBJECT: SD MAP CARD INSPECTION, INSTALLATION AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY VALIDATION 2014MY vehicles produced with AVN now include an external memory SD Map Card which allows for easier future software upgrades and enhances the user experience. It is important that before transportation sign off takes place, the dealership validates the presence of the … Read more
PS270 SUBJECT: POWER TAILGATE SYSTEM RE-INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE This article provides the procedure to re-initialize the Power Tailgate System (PTGS) on all Sorento (XMa) vehicles (if equipped). Re-initialization Procedure: Open the tailgate. For maximum customer satisfaction, measure and record the tailgate opening height. Press and hold both the inner and outer tailgate buttons … Read more
