Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
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
2013-137 SUBJECT: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC005) This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use performance tracking” emissions data from the engine control unit (ECU) in certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3000 … 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
SC117 SUBJECT: SOUL (PS) – ACU LOGIC UPDATE (SC117) This bulletin provides information related to the update of the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) logic of some 2014~2015MY Soul (PS) vehicles, produced from July 21, 2013 through November 26, 2014, to reduce the likelihood of rollover airbag deployments in a few extreme driving events; … Read more
