PS223 SUBJECT: FORTE LOCK CONFIRMATION INOP WITH REMOTE START ACCESSORY Some remote start equipped Forte’s may not indicate that the doors have been locked. The customer may state that the vehicle will not flash the hazard lights or sound the horn when locking the doors with the transmitter. As designed, the vehicle should flash the hazard lights … Read more
PS245 SUBJECT: FORTE 2.0L SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT TIPS When replacing the short block on a Forte 2.0L engine, make sure to remove two ladder frame bolts from the block being replaced and install them in the locations shown on the replacement block (Fig. A). Failure to transfer the ladder frame bolts will result in … Read more
2013-054 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: UVO UPGRADE – SORENTO (XM), OPTIMA (QF) AND FORTE (YD) (SA155) This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on 2014MY Sorento (XM), Optima (QF) and Forte (YD) vehicles. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock, prior to delivery. Before … Read more
PS282 SUBJECT: RATTLING, SQUEAKING OR CREAKING NOISES FROM ROOF AREA When addressing a rattling, squeaking and/or creaking noise concern coming from the Panorama Sunroof area, refer to the Service Procedures described below to resolve the concern. NOTE: Either Procedure 1 and/or Procedure 2 can be performed depending on the repair needed. If the … Read more
PS320 SUBJECT: ROUGH IDLE AFTER COLD START ON 3.3L GDI ENGINE When addressing a customer complaint of rough idle, which occurs only on the first start of the day and last s for 30-45 seconds, check for the possibility of poor injector performance in a particular cylinder. This concern may feel like a … Read more