Variant Coding After Head Unit Replacement – 2015 Kia K900

2014-063   SUBJECT: VARIANT CODING AFTER HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides the procedure to follow after replacement of the head unit on all K900 (KH) vehicles. In order to ensure maximum customer satisfaction, this procedure must be performed immediately after replacing the head unit. If the variant coding procedure is not performed, certain … Read more

Navigation Unit Software Upgrade SA173 – 2015 Kia K900

2014-071   SUBJECT: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA 173)   This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some 2015MY K900 (KH) vehicles, produced from January 2, 2014 through October 15, 2014, to resolve concerns related to “Application Error” messages on the navigation screen and system reboots … Read more

Correct Procedure for Raising Windshield Wipers – 2015 Kia K900 & 2016 Optima

PS299   SUBJECT: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS   When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY > K900 (KH) and 2016MY > Optima  (JFa/JF) vehicles during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position, in order to avoid damaging the paint on the … Read more

Battery Replacement – Vent Hose Modification – 2015 Kia K900

PS347   SUBJECT: BATTERY REPLACEMENT – VENT HOSE MODIFICATION   When  replacing a battery for K900 utilizing P/N 37110-H9000U; a slight modification to the vent elbo w/hose will be needed in order to properly secure the vent hose assembly to the replacement battery, as outlined below.    Locate and remove the original vent hose assembly … Read more

“Rough Shift Feeling” Concern – 2015 Kia K900

2014-054   SUBJECT:  COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: K900 (KH) SHIFT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT – TCM UPGRADE (SA174)   This bulletin provides information related to an upgrade of the TCM software for 2015MY K900 vehicles, produced prior to April 30, 2014, which may exhibit a “rough shift feeling” concern, particularly when downshifting from third to second gear. To … Read more