Correct Procedure for Raising Windshield Wipers – 2015 Kia K900 & 2016 Optima

PS299   SUBJECT: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS   When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY > K900 (KH) and 2016MY > Optima  (JFa/JF) vehicles during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position, in order to avoid damaging the paint on the … Read more

Battery Replacement – Vent Hose Modification – 2015 Kia K900

PS347   SUBJECT: BATTERY REPLACEMENT – VENT HOSE MODIFICATION   When  replacing a battery for K900 utilizing P/N 37110-H9000U; a slight modification to the vent elbo w/hose will be needed in order to properly secure the vent hose assembly to the replacement battery, as outlined below.    Locate and remove the original vent hose assembly … Read more

“Rough Shift Feeling” Concern – 2015 Kia K900

2014-054   SUBJECT:  COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – TCM UPGRADE (SA174)   This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the TCM software for 2015MY K900 vehicles, produced prior to April 30, 2014, which may exhibit a “rough shift feeling” concern, particularly when downshifting from third to second gear. To … Read more

DTC P0315 – Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Variation not Learned – 2014-2015 Kia

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