2013-022 SUBJECT: HVAC CONTROL UNIT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT This bulletin provides information related to HVAC controller software upgrade for 2014MY Sorento vehicles, produced from January 24, 2013 to September 22, 2013, equipped with Auto (FATC) or Manual HVAC controls. The concern relates to the possibility of diminished A/C performance in high humidity climates, where … Read more
2014-076 SUBJECT: AUDIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE – BLUETOOTH CALL CUTS OFF This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software on some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) and 2013MY Rio (UB) vehicles (See production dates below) which may exhibit a condition related to a Bluetooth call cutting off after a period of approximately … Read more
PS323 SUBJECT: INTERMITTENT POPPING NOISE FROM REAR OVER BUMPS On some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, built before September 26, 2013, a customer may complain of a very intermittent light knock, or popping noise, heard from the rear of the vehicle over rough road surfaces. This condition is caused by an excessive amount of … Read more
TT036 TECH TIP: Finding the correct wiring diagram for reverse input into audio head unit Symptom: On a Sorento, which wiring diagram do I look in to find the reverse input into the audio unit for the back-up camera system? Repair: If this vehicle is equipped with Navigation, then see wiring diagram for “Back-Up Lamps” and … Read more
TT038 TECH TIP: Oil Leak in Rear Main Seal Area Symptom: An oil leak that appears to be in the rear main seal area. Repair: Most oil leaks on this engine are found in the top of the engine, under the intake manifold. In some cases, oil may leak from the filter housings where they … Read more