Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
2014-077 SUBJECT: REAR VIEW CAMERA DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT This bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some Kia
vehicles (see table on Pg. 6 for specific models and production dates) which may exhibit inadequate image quality from the rear view camera. Possible concerns include: Diagnose the concerns above using … Read more
PS297 SUBJECT: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE When addressing a customer complaint related to a squeaking sound emanating from the rear of the vehicle, and the noise can be isolated to the rear suspension, check the right and left rear shock towers as the most likely source of the noise. Once the noise … Read more
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
PS330 SUBJECT: AVN 4.0 UVO eServices DEALER ENGINEERING MODE When troubleshooting an AVN 4.0 head-unit, follow the procedure outlined below to access the Dealer Engineering mode and perform various eServices related maintenance functions. “TMU, OK!” – “BT Connection, OK!” – “USB Connection, OK!” – “eServices Check, OK!” Note: The message … 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
