Adjusting Rear Hatch Closing Effort – 2011-2014 Kia Sportage

PS329   SUBJECT: ADJUSTING REAR HATCH CLOSING EFFORT   When encountering a customer concern related to excessive rear hatch closing effort on some 2011MY to 2014MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, first, verify the customer concern by comparing the closing effort on the affected vehicle to other like vehicles. Make sure all windows are rolled up and … Read more

MIL on with DTC P0087 – Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Too Low – 2011-2014 Kia

2013-026   SUBJECT: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 – DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR   This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087. To correct this concern, follow the procedure … Read more

Wiring Diagram for Reverse Input Into Audio Head Unit – 2011-2014 Kia Sorento

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

Passenger Seat Heater Performance – 2011-2014 Kia Sorento

PS284   SUBJECT: PASSENGER SEAT HEATER PERFORMANCE When addressing a customer complaint related to unequal seat heater performance between the passenger and driver’s seat, it is important to note that although both heater elements may be operating at the same temperature, less heat output will be felt on the passenger side due to the presence … Read more

DTCs B1764, B1447, B1448, B1767 – 2011-2014 Kia Sorento 2009-2010 Optima & 2010 Rio

TT016 TECH TIP: DTCs B1764, B1447, B1448, B1767 Symptom: DTCs B1764, B1447, B1448, B1767   Repair: Prior to commencing any repair, refer to TSB BOD 072 for a procedure specifically developed to assist in troubleshooting these DTCs.   [embeddoc url=”https://static.oemdtc.com/TSB/TT016.pdf”]     [easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B00RFUY6XU” locale=”US” tag=”kiaoemdtc-20″] [easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B00NID586M” locale=”US” tag=”kiaoemdtc-20″] [easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B01GFOBEL8″ locale=”US” tag=”kiaoemdtc-20″]