Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
PS232 SUBJECT: 2013 KIA
FORTE CUSTOMER TIPS In an effort to better educate and familiarize customers about some of the features in their recently purchased 2013 Kia vehicle, Kia Motors America would like all dealership service personnel to be familiar with the model tips outlined here to help maximize owner satisfaction with certain … Read more
PS267 SUBJECT: THERMOSTAT RE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURE – REPEAT REPAIR (DTC P0128) When diagnosing a Forte returning with a repeat DTC P0128 after replacement of the thermostat, remove the thermostat housing to verify if the thermostat was installed incorrectly during the previous repair. Incorrect installation may be difficult to determine due to the sideways orientation of … Read more
PS274 SUBJECT: ACU VARIANT CODING AFTER PARTS SUPERSESSION KMA has received reports of some 2011~13MY Optima and 2010~13MY Forte vehicles not accepting the Variant Code listed on KGIS, following replacement of the air bag control module. In some cases, an air bag module with a superseded part number may require a different Variant … Read more
PS290 SUBJECT: SUCTION CUP RESIDUE ON WINDSHIELD Residue from installation of the glass may cause the appearance of circular markings, in the shape of suction cups, to appear on the surface of the glass (example shown below). This condition is more apparent when condensation occurs on the glass and the moisture evaporates at … Read more
PS329 SUBJECT: ADJUSTING REAR HATCH CLOSING EFFORT When encountering a customer concern related to excessive rear hatch closing effort on some 2011MY to 2014MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, first, verify the customer concern by comparing the closing effort on the affected vehicle to other like vehicles. Make sure all windows are rolled up and … Read more
