Front Door Glass Run Channel Replacement – 2006-2014 Kia Sedona

2014-107   SUBJECT: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT (SA167)   This bulletin provides information on some Sedona (VQ) vehicles, produced from June 15, 2005 through May 06, 2013, which may experience wind noise coming from the front door window/door frame area, at highway speeds, and/or glass run channel deformation caused by improper … Read more

DTC P1B70/P1B74/P1B96 – High Voltage Battery Sensor Circuit Fault – 2011-2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS292   SUBJECT: DTC P1B70/P1B74/ P1B96 – HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT   When addressing a customer complaint related to a battery warning lamp illuminated in the dash and drivability issues, access GDS to check for any active DTC(s). Also, review the BMS > Current Data to inspect for one or more HEV battery cells … Read more

Squeaking Noise from Rear of Vehicle – 2013-2014 Kia Optima

PS297   SUBJECT: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE     When addressing a customer complaint related to a squeaking sound emanating from the rear of the vehicle, and the noise can be isolated to the rear suspension, check the right and left rear shock towers as the most likely source of the noise. Once the noise … Read more

EV and Hybrid A/C System Servicing Requirements – 2011-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid & 2015-2016 Soul EV

2011-017   SUBJECT: EV AND HYBRID A/C SYSTEM SERVICING REQUIREMENTS   The Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Optima Hybrid use an A/C compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. Both the motor and compressor are in one housing with a mix of refrigerant and oil flowing through … Read more

DTC B1695 – LOST COMMUNICATION WITH E-COMP – 2011-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS391   SUBJECT: OPTIMA HYBRID (TF HEV) WITH DTC B1695 – LOST COMMUNICATION WITH E-COMP   WARNING Be sure to remove the hybrid battery safety plug before performing this repair, and keep the plug in your possession until complete. If not, electric discharge injury may result from High-Voltage (HV) current. When addressing a customer concern related … Read more