Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
TT057 TECH TIP: Navigation System Displaying the Wrong Location Symptom: Customer complains that the location displayed on the map is different than the actual location (i.e. system shows location in a river, lake, etc.). Repair: Check for bent pins at connector FR11 (34-WHT) located in the left front A-pillar (click on images). [easyazon_infoblock … Read more
TT009 TECH TIP: Door Lock Cylinder Location on Cadenza Vehicles Symptom: Dead battery–How do I enter the vehicle? There is no door key cylinder. Repair: The key cylinder is located underneath a cover on the driver’s door. To remove the cover, use the ignition key to depress the release button on the bottom of the cover, then … Read more
PS273 SUBJECT: AVN HEAD-UNIT AND/OR MONITOR REPLACEMENT When performing a replacement of the AVN head unit or monitor on Cadenza vehicles, make sure to disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery before conducting any repairs. All power should be discontinued to the AVN monitor when unplugged from the AVN head unit. If … Read more
2014-062 SUBJECT: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software on some 2014MY Cadenza (VG) Sorento (XMa) and Optima (TF/QF) vehicles, produced from March 11, 2013 through January 24, 2014. The software upgrade addresses the following concerns: For Cadenza (VG): For Optima (QF/TF) and … Read more
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
