Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
2011-017 SUBJECT: EV AND HYBRID A/C SYSTEM SERVICING REQUIREMENTS The Soul Electric Vehicle (EV) and the Optima Hybrid use an A/C compressor that is driven by a high-voltage electric motor rather than by a belt. Both the motor and compressor are in one housing with a mix of refrigerant and oil flowing through … Read more
PS319 SUBJECT: WIRELESS CHARGER FOR QI ENABLED DEVICES This article introduces a new genuine Kia
Wireless Charger accessory that is now available for the 2014 ~2015MY Soul (PS). The wireless charger is compatible with any Qi (pronounced “CHEE”) enabled device or a device with a Qi enabled case. If unsure about compatibility with a specific device, look for … Read more
PS353 SUBJECT: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT ON SOUL EV This article provides information regarding navigation head unit replacement on 2015MY Soul EV (PS EV). It is important to note that the head unit in this vehicle contains a modem and it should NOT be swapped between vehicles, under any circumstances. Swapping a head … Read more
PS357 SUBJECT: CHARGE PORT MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE CONCERNS When attempting to use the manual/emergency release for the charge port on 2015MY Soul EV, it may appear as if the mechanism attached to the release handle has become detached from its mounting location. The plastic guide (see image below) is meant to free float … Read more
PS358 SUBJECT: UVO eServices AND UVO EV Services SMARTPHONE APPS The UVO app family is growing! With the launch of eServices on the 2014 Sorento, we introduced our first Smartphone App into the app store: the UVO eServices App. Every UVO equipped vehicle that has followed since then has been utilizing the same … Read more
