Unable to “Set” Cruise Control – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

PS268   SUBJECT: UNABLE TO “SET” CRUISE CONTROL   This article provides information on concerns related to being unable to SET the cruise control system with the steering wheel switch, despite the CRUISE “main” switch and lamp operating normally, and with no DTCs. (If DTCs are found, refer to the relevant DTC troubleshooting procedure in … Read more

Brake Bleeding Procedure – 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid

TT030   TECH TIP: Brake Bleeding – Optima Hybrid Symptom: Where can I find the brake bleeding procedure?   Repair: The brake bleeding procedure is located in KGIS Service Info → Shop Manual → Brake System → Brake System → Repair procedures [Intentional repeat of “Brake System”].   [embeddoc url=”https://static.oemdtc.com/TSB/TT030.pdf”]     [easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B004QQ721Y” locale=”US” tag=”kiaoemdtc-20″] … Read more

Extract California Emissions Data from ECU (DC005) – 2014 Kia

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

EV and Hybrid A/C System Servicing Requirements – 2011-2016 Kia Optima Hybrid & 2015-2016 Soul EV

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

DTC P0315 – Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Variation not Learned – 2014-2015 Kia

PS417   SUBJECT: DTC P0315 – CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR VARIATION NOT LEARNED   When encountering a customer complaint of engine misfire with a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on in the dash, check for the presence of DTC P0315 – Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) Variation Not Learned. Use the VMI to view the scope pattern of … Read more