High Voltage (HV) Insulated Gloves Re-Certification – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS303   SUBJECT: HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) INSULATED GLOVES RE-CERTIFICATION   The purpose of this Pitstop is to remind dealer personnel about the importance of having the High Voltage (HV) insulated gloves, used by technicians to service hybrid electric vehicles, recertified on a six month or yearly basis (see below). With the upcoming release of the Soul EV, it … Read more

Issues with Eco Gauge Needle – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

TT039   TECH TIP: Issues with Eco Gauge Needle Symptom: The ECO gauge needle never reaches the green shaded portion of the cluster, even on wide open throttle. No codes are stored and all modules communicate.   Repair: Perform the brake pedal travel sensor calibration – Listed as PTS calibration in the S/W management section of the … Read more

DTCs P0C17 and P1C76 not clearing – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

TT040   TECH TIP: DTCs P0C17 and P1C76 not clearing Symptom: Replaced HPCU results in two codes that will not clear: P0C17 (Drive motor “A” position sensor not learned) and P1C76 (Generator position sensor not learned).   Repair: Perform the motor/HSG resolver calibration located in the S/W management section of the “Motor Control Unit” (MCU) system.   [embeddoc url=”https://static.oemdtc.com/TSB/TT040.pdf”]   … Read more

Harsh Engagement from Transmission at Low Speeds – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS241   SUBJECT: HARSH ENGAGEMENT FROM TRANSMISSION AT LOW SPEEDS   If you encounter a customer complaint relating to harsh engagement from the transmission at low speeds, check the HPCU/HSG coolant reservoir is at the proper level and that no leaks are present (Fig. A). Also, check the Electric Water Pump (EWP) operation using the GDSRead more

Intermittent Operation from A/C Heater DTC P1237 – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS263   SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT OPERATION FROM A/C OR HEATER DTC – P1237   When diagnosing a concern relating to intermittent performance from the air conditioner or the heater, check for the presence of DTC P1237 (Active Air Flap Feedback Voltage High) in the Active Air Flap (AAF) system. This code may occur when there is a … Read more