Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
PS307 SUBJECT: PROGRAMMING A THIRD SMART KEY ON CERTAIN 2014-15MY VEHICLES In past Smart Key systems, the maximum amount of keys that could be programmed to a vehicle was 2. On certain 2014-15MY Kia
vehicles, the amount of keys that can be programmed to a vehicle has increased to 3. For information on the … Read more
PS348 SUBJECT: DIM HEAD UNIT DISPLAY IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS When addressing a customer complaint related to a Base Audio head unit display which appears to have no display or a dim display (see image below) at or below freezing conditions, pull the vehicle into a shop (warmer area) and check to see … Read more
PS246 SUBJECT: MAP DEFAULTS AND ROUTING TERMINOLOGY When addressing customer concerns relating to navigation system map defaults and routing terminology, you may refer to the information below to better understand the differences between different model year navigation systems. As an example, the map defaults for routing on new vehicles (or vehicles which have … Read more
PS286 SUBJECT: WINDOW LOCK LOGIC CHANGE To improve feature usability, and customer satisfaction, a modification has been implemented to the logic of the power window lock feature on the 2014MY Optima (QF/TF HEV). Activation of the window lock feature will no longer apply to the front passenger window, only the rear driver and … Read more
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
