No start/No Crank Concern – 2014 Kia Optima

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TT007 TECH TIP: Vehicle Towed in – No start/No Crank Concern Symptom: Vehicle towed in presenting a “no start/no crank” concern.   Repair: After checking all of the inputs needed to start the engine, check the starter solenoid snap-in connector for possible pin tension/damage concern. Check that the connector is firmly installed into the starter solenoid. This may … Read more

Navigation System Upgrade – 2014 Kia Soul Optima Sorento

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2013-061   SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: SOUL (PS), OPTIMA (QF) AND SORENTO (XM) NAVIGATION SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA161) This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system on some 2014MY Soul (PS), Optima (QF) and Sorento (XM) vehicles. Follow the procedure outlined in this TSB to update the operating system for the navigation unit. Kia is requesting … Read more

Gap Between Spoiler and Trunk Lid – 2014 Kia Forte

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2013-008   SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: GAP BETWEEN FORTE SPOILER AND TRUNK LID (SA154) Some 2014MY Forte vehicles produced from April 24, 2013 to August 27, 2013 and equipped with a Kia accessory spoiler, may exhibit a gap forming between the adhesive tape on the spoiler and the trunk lid. To inspect for and to correct this … Read more

ECM Upgrade -MIL On with DTC P0461 (SA156) – 2014 Kia Forte

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2013-027   SUBJECT: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE – MIL ON WITH DTC P0461 (SA156) This bulletin provides information related to an ECM software upgrade for 2014MY Forte (YD) vehicles with 2.0L GDI engine, produced from January 31, 2013 to September 26, 2013, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control … Read more