SUBJECT: HVAC Mode Control Switch This bulletin provides information related to 2001 MY Sportage HVAC Mode Control Switch. On 2001 MY vehicles produced before 6/29/00, an internal switch contact may break off. When this occurs, air flow selections cannot be made. To correct this condition, the internal switch contact has been revised to eliminate breakage. … Read more
SUBJECT: SPORTAGE MUFFLER PIPE DRAIN This bulletin provides information related to a reported no-start condition after parking overnight in areas where the temperature is below freezing. Some Sportage (KM) models produced from 10-28-2004 may experience a no-start condition in very cold climates because of an exhaust system restriction due to ice accumulation in the low area of … Read more
SUBJECT: Sephia Brake Pads This bullletin provides information on a change in the Sephia brake pad. A new friction material has been developed to improve brake pad wear and reduce the possibility of brake vibration and noise. All 2000MY Sephia models are equipped with these improved brake pads. In addition, these new brake pads supercede all previous … Read more
SUBJECT: 2.5L/2.7L (Delta) Engine Hesitation / MIL Illumination / P0123 This bulletin provides information relating to an engine hesitation or the illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) for P0123 (Throttle Position Sensor / Switch “A” Circuit High Input). Some 2001-2006 Optima (MS) produced between 10-07-2000 ~ 08-31-2005, equipped with the 2.5L or 2.7L (V-6) … Read more
SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT HARD STEERING (VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EPS ONLY) This bulletin provides information relating to the service of the vehicle speed sensor and adapter cord. Sorento EX vehicles produced before 10/6/04 may intermittently have variations in the level of power assist during driving or parking. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1012 may be stored in … Read more