Correct Procedure for Raising Windshield Wipers – 2015 Kia K900 & 2016 Optima

PS299   SUBJECT: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS   When servicing the windshield wipers on 2015MY > K900 (KH) and 2016MY > Optima  (JFa/JF) vehicles during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position, in order to avoid damaging the paint on the … 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

Engine Hesitation / MIL Illumination / P0123 – 2001-2006 Kia Optima & 2005-2007 Sportage

SUBJECT: 2.5L/2.7L (Delta) Engine Hesitation / MIL Illumination / P0123   This bulletin provides information relating to an engine hesitation or the illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) for P0123 (Throttle Position Sensor / Switch “A” Circuit High Input). Some 2001-2006 Optima (MS) produced between 10-07-2000 ~ 08-31-2005, equipped with the 2.5L or 2.7L (V-6) … Read more

PCM UPGRADE P0110, P0111, P0116 AND P161B – 2006-2010 Kia

NUMBER 061 DATE March 2010   SUBJECT: PCM UPGRADE P0110, P0111, P0116 AND P161B   This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade of some 2006~2010MY Sedona (VQ) vehicles with 3.8L engines, 2009MY Borrego (HM) vehicles with 3.8L engines, 2007~2009MY Amanti (GH) vehicles with 3.8L engine, 2006~2010MY Optima (MG) vehicles with 2.7L engines, … Read more

6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713 – 2011-2015 Kia

NUMBER 043 [Rev 2] 02/25/2013   SUBJECT: 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR DTC P0711, P0712 & P0713   This bulletin provides information related to replacing the transaxle oil temperature sensor on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0711, P0712 and/or P0713. Replace the oil temperature sensor if current or history code is present; Do not replace … Read more