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

Chatter/Rattle Noise from Engine After Cold Soak – 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza

2015-148   SUBJECT: CHATTER/RATTLE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD SOAK   This bulletin provides information about the timing chain tensioner replacement on some 2014~16MY Cadenza (VG) vehicles, produced from SOP through January 7, 2016, which may experience a brief chattering or rattling noise concern from the engine on start-up, after a cold soak. After confirming … 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

AWD SYSTEM HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT – 2011-2016 Kia Sportage & 2011-2015 Sorento

2015-047   SUBJECT: AWD SYSTEM HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides the procedure for replacement of the hydraulic actuator of some All-Wheel Drive (AWD) equipped 2011~2016MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from May 6, 2010 through February 19, 2013 and some AWD equipped 2011~2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 24, 2009 through December 11, … Read more