Kia Spectra Service Bulletins (2004)
27 manufacturer communications on file.
- September 13, 2021•Document ID: 10201529Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_BOD055_R1
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
Associated Products (199)2022 Kia Carnival2022 Kia K52022 Kia Sportage2022 Kia Stinger2022 Kia Telluride2021 Kia Cadenza2021 Kia Forte2021 Kia K52021 Kia K9002021 Kia Niro2021 Kia Rio2021 Kia Sedona2021 Kia Seltos2021 Kia Sorento2021 Kia Soul2021 Kia Sportage2021 Kia Stinger2021 Kia Telluride2020 Kia Cadenza2020 Kia Forte+ 179 moreAssociated Documents - March 2, 2018•Document ID: 10133170Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS539
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
Associated Products (147)Associated Documents - January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
Associated Products (129)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul+ 109 moreAssociated Documents - November 4, 2016•Document ID: 10109777Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN085
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre-applied ?thread-locking adhesives.?
Associated Products (129)2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul+ 109 moreAssociated Documents - April 4, 2016•Document ID: 10183431Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS443
- Date Added:
- December 3, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
Associated Products (127)2016 Kia Cadenza2016 Kia Forte2016 Kia Forte Koup2016 Kia K9002016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Rio2016 Kia Sedona2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Soul2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Forte Koup2015 Kia K9002015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sedona2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage+ 107 moreAssociated Documents - July 16, 2015•Document ID: 10089668Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- QASC122
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC122 UNDERBODY ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - July 16, 2015•Document ID: 10089667Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- OWNERSC122SPECTR
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC122) - DEAR KIA SPECTRA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO ADD ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE UNDERBODY OF ALL 2004-2009 KIA SPECTRA VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - July 16, 2015•Document ID: 10089642Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- DEALERPSC122
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC122) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE, TO ADD ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE UNDERBODY OF ALL 2006-2011 MY RIO, 2004-2009 MY SPECTRA, 2006-2010 MY OPTIMA, 2010-2013 MY SOUL, AND 2007-2010 MY RONDO VEHICLES ORIGINALLY RETAILED AND/OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ONE OF THE STATES WHERE HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ROAD SALT ARE USED.
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - July 16, 2015•Document ID: 10089618Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBSC122
- Date Added:
- January 26, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
Summary"TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC122) - TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, KIA IS LAUNCHING THIS BULLETIN TO APPLY ADDITIONAL ANTICORROSION PROTECTION TO VARIOUS VEHICLE UNDERBODY COMPONENTS OF SOME 2010~2013MY SOUL (AM), 2004~2009MY SPECTRA (LD), 2006~2010MY OPTIMA (MG), 2006~2011MY RIO (JB) AND 2007~2010MY RONDO (UN) VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE ORIGINALLY RETAILED OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS HEAVILY USED. THE STATES ARE: CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI, WV KS, KY, NE, ND, SD, UT, AND AK. KIA BELIEVES THAT SUCH ADDITIONAL PROTECTION CAN BE HELPFUL, ESPECIALLY IN VERY HIGH MILEAGE SITUATIONS. PLEASE REMIND ALL CUSTOMERS OF THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR OWNERS MANUAL, AS SHOWN BELOW, TO REGULARLY HAVE THE UNDERBODY OF THEIR VEHICLES WASHED WHEN ROAD SALT IS BEING USED IN THEIR AREA."
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - July 1, 2015•Document ID: 10058518Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC-122
- Date Added:
- October 2, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: AN ADDITIONAL APPLICATION OF ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION WILL BE APPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES UNDERBODY COMPONENTS TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION. MODEL 2004-09 SPECTRA, 2006-10 OPTIMA, 2006-11 RIO 2007-10 RONDO AND 2010-13 SOUL. *PE
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - December 6, 2013•Document ID: 10091489Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBTRA046
- Date Added:
- February 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL, THEN REFERENCE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SYSTEM/ REPAIR PROCEDURES/ INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT SECTION FOR THE CORRECT ATF CHECK/FILL PROCEDURES.
Associated Products (59)Associated Documents - October 1, 2010•Document ID: 10037242Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS-150
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2011
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: ON SOME 2004-2009 SPECTRAS THE DOORS ARE LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT THE DRIVER COMMANDING THEM TO. *RM
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - November 6, 2008•Document ID: 10028348Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- KT-2008110606
- Date Added:
- March 26, 2009
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: DOORS LOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT FROM THE RKE TRANSMITTER OR KEY SWITCH MAY BE CAUSED BY WEAR ON SWITCH CONTACTS IN DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN HIGH RESISTANCE. *PE
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - August 28, 2008•Document ID: 10026726Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- KT-2008082201
- Date Added:
- December 9, 2008
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
Associated Products (61)2008 Kia Amanti2008 Kia Optima2008 Kia Rio2008 Kia Rondo2008 Kia Sedona2008 Kia Sorento2008 Kia Spectra2008 Kia Sportage2007 Kia Amanti2007 Kia Optima2007 Kia Rio2007 Kia Rondo2007 Kia Sedona2007 Kia Sorento2007 Kia Spectra2007 Kia Sportage2006 Kia Amanti2006 Kia Optima2006 Kia Rio2006 Kia Sedona+ 41 moreAssociated Documents - January 1, 2007•Document ID: 10021561Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 018
- Date Added:
- May 15, 2007
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET/RELEARN. *KB
Associated Products (21)2007 Kia Amanti2007 Kia Optima2007 Kia Rio2007 Kia Sedona2007 Kia Sorento2007 Kia Spectra2007 Kia Sportage2006 Kia Amanti2006 Kia Optima2006 Kia Rio2006 Kia Sedona2006 Kia Sorento2006 Kia Spectra2006 Kia Sportage2005 Kia Amanti2005 Kia Optima2005 Kia Sedona2005 Kia Sorento2005 Kia Spectra2005 Kia Sportage+ 1 moreAssociated Documents - June 1, 2006•Document ID: 10020041Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 016
- Date Added:
- July 6, 2006
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryA SECOND TO THIRD GEAR UPSHIFT SHOCK AFTER THE VEHICLE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. ALSO MAY BE FELT AS A SLIP OR FLARE FOLLOWED BY A SHOCK WHILE SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR. *TT
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - March 1, 2006•Document ID: 10017975Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 055
- Date Added:
- December 12, 2005
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryAIRBAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) LOGIC REPROGRAMMING. KIA IS CHANGING THE ACU LOGIC TO PERMIT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AT ALL TIMES. *TT
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - September 1, 2005•Document ID: 10016799Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 009
- Date Added:
- October 11, 2005
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryREPLACEMENT OF THE EVAP CANISTER HOSE VENT ELBOW AND THE FUEL TANK (AIR) FILTER. *TT
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - June 1, 2005•Document ID: 10015573Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 013
- Date Added:
- July 29, 2005
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryMILD DRIVELINE BUMP OR SHOCK WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR. *TT
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - March 1, 2005•Document ID: 10015260Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 028
- Date Added:
- July 13, 2005
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryADVANCED AIR BAG OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS (OCS). *TT
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