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Troubleshooting DTC B1447/B1448/B1764/B1767 (AirBag Warning Lamp Illuminated) on Vehicles with Electric Field Occupant Classification Sensor – 2009-2011 Kia

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2010-072   SUBJECT: TROUBLESHOOTING DTC B1447/B1448/B1764/B1767 (AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED) ON VEHICLES WITH ELECTRIC FIELD OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR This bulletin provides information relating to the occupant detection and classification system on certain Sorento (XM), Optima (MG), and Rio (JB) vehicles, as shown below: Model Model Years Applicable Production Dates Sorento (XM) 2011 to current All 2011 MY to … Read more

DTCs B1764, B1447, B1448, B1767 – 2011-2014 Kia Sorento 2009-2010 Optima & 2010 Rio

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TT016 TECH TIP: DTCs B1764, B1447, B1448, B1767 Symptom: DTCs B1764, B1447, B1448, B1767   Repair: Prior to commencing any repair, refer to TSB BOD 072 for a procedure specifically developed to assist in troubleshooting these DTCs.   [embeddoc url=”https://static.oemdtc.com/TSB/TT016.pdf”]     [easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B00RFUY6XU” locale=”US” tag=”kiaoemdtc-20″] [easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B00NID586M” locale=”US” tag=”kiaoemdtc-20″] [easyazon_infoblock align=”center” identifier=”B01GFOBEL8″ locale=”US” tag=”kiaoemdtc-20″]

Hybrid Fuel Efficiency Tips and Troubleshooting Procedure – 2014 Kia Optima

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2012-060   SUBJECT: HYBRID FUEL EFFICIENCY TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE   The Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) offers customers the potential of excellent fuel economy. However, because some customers may not be achieving the published EPA-rated city/highway numbers, they may bring a vehicle to a dealership’s service department. The following information is provided so that the service … Read more

Rear View Camera Diagnosis/Replacement – 2012-2015 Kia Sorento Optima Forte Sportage Cadenza Rio Soul

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2014-077   SUBJECT: REAR VIEW CAMERA DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT   This bulletin provides information to diagnose and/or replace the rear view camera of some Kia vehicles (see table on Pg. 6 for specific models and production dates) which may exhibit inadequate image quality from the rear view camera. Possible concerns include:   Blurry image quality Foreign material … Read more

Squeaking Noise from Rear of Vehicle – 2013-2014 Kia Optima

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PS297   SUBJECT: SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE     When addressing a customer complaint related to a squeaking sound emanating from the rear of the vehicle, and the noise can be isolated to the rear suspension, check the right and left rear shock towers as the most likely source of the noise. Once the noise … Read more