PS307 SUBJECT: PROGRAMMING A THIRD SMART KEY ON CERTAIN 2014-15MY VEHICLES In past Smart Key systems, the maximum amount of keys that could be programmed to a vehicle was 2. On certain 2014-15MY Kia vehicles, the amount of keys that can be programmed to a vehicle has increased to 3. For information on the … Read more
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
2015-047 SUBJECT: AWD SYSTEM HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT This bulletin provides the procedure for replacement of the hydraulic actuator of some All-Wheel Drive (AWD) equipped 2011~2016MY Sportage (SL) vehicles, produced from May 6, 2010 through February 19, 2013 and some AWD equipped 2011~2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 24, 2009 through December 11, … Read more
SUBJECT: HVAC Mode Control Switch This bulletin provides information related to 2001 MY Sportage HVAC Mode Control Switch. On 2001 MY vehicles produced before 6/29/00, an internal switch contact may break off. When this occurs, air flow selections cannot be made. To correct this condition, the internal switch contact has been revised to eliminate breakage. … Read more
SUBJECT: SPORTAGE MUFFLER PIPE DRAIN This bulletin provides information related to a reported no-start condition after parking overnight in areas where the temperature is below freezing. Some Sportage (KM) models produced from 10-28-2004 may experience a no-start condition in very cold climates because of an exhaust system restriction due to ice accumulation in the low area of … Read more