Kia Forte Service Bulletins (2014)

171 manufacturer communications on file.

October 7, 2014•Document ID: 10109787
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-GEN057
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR SMART KEY FOB SYSTEMS AND START/STOP BUTTONS - This bulletin provides information related to the Smart Key Systems on vehicles equipped with A/T (automatic transaxle) and Start/Stop Buttons (SSB).
Associated Products (15)
2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Rio 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
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October 1, 2014•Document ID: 10057100
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
PS354
Date Added:
April 16, 2015
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
KIA: MY FORTE 2014-2015 SOME MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE A HARD OR NO START WHILE STATIONARY. *LJ
Associated Products (2)
2015 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Forte
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August 22, 2014•Document ID: 10109738
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ENG137R2
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC005) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the engine control unit (ECU) in certain vehicles sold in California.
Associated Products (3)
2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Soul
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August 20, 2014•Document ID: 10109750
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUSPENSION; WHEELS
Mfr Comm. #:
PS336
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION - Some 2014MY Forte vehicles, manufactured prior to September 2013, may exhibit a clicking type noise from the front suspension when carrying a full load of passengers and turning the wheel in either direction at low speeds; such as in a parking lot situation or when pulling into steeply inclined driveway.
Associated Products (1)
2014 Kia Forte
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August 6, 2014•Document ID: 10109739
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-GEN065
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: NAVIGATION UNIT PART NUMBER AND SD CARD COMPATIBILITY - This bulletin provides information regarding navigation unit part numbers, and compatible SD Card part numbers, for some Cadenza (VG), Sorento (XMa) and Forte (YD) vehicles.
Associated Products (3)
2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Sorento
Associated Documents
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August 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060172
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mfr Comm. #:
PS336
Date Added:
March 16, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)
2014 Kia Forte
Associated Documents
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July 8, 2014•Document ID: 10109691
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-CHA044R2
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - Rev 2 - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when turning the steering wheel left or right, while stopped. This condition may be caused by premature wear of the flexible coupling in the MDPS.
Associated Products (12)
2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Forte 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Soul 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Soul 2010 Kia Soul
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June 20, 2014•Document ID: 10109666
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-CLI024
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: TESTING A/C COMPRESSOR FUNCTION USING GDS - This bulletin provides information on a new procedure to test A/C compressor function using the GDS.
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2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Sportage 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Sorento 2012 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Optima
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June 11, 2014•Document ID: 10109665
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-CHA044R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when turning the steering wheel left or right, while stopped.
Associated Products (12)
2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Forte 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Soul 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Soul 2010 Kia Soul
Associated Documents
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June 6, 2014•Document ID: 10109670
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mfr Comm. #:
PS318
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: DIAGNOSING SIRIUS TRAFFIC ISSUES - This article provides diagnostic information in regards to specific Sirius traffic customer complaints, as detailed in this Article.
Associated Products (4)
2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Sportage
Associated Documents
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May 22, 2014•Document ID: 10109652
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-TRA051
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 6 SPD A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT ? DTC P0741 - This bulletin provides information relating to the replacement of the Damper Clutch (D/C) Solenoid on 6-speed automatic transaxles with DTC P0741 (active or history), instead of replacing the transaxle. To reduce vehicle repair time, this procedure can be performed with the transaxle installed in the vehicle.
Associated Products (34)
2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Rio 2014 Kia Sedona 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage 2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Rio 2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Soul+ 14 more
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May 22, 2014•Document ID: 10109649
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STEERING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-CHA044
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the flexible coupling in the MDPS motor of some of vehicles, which may experience a ?clicking? noise emanating from the MDPS when turning the steering wheel left or right, while stopped. This condition may be caused by premature wear of the flexible coupling in the MDPS.
Associated Products (14)
2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Forte 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Soul 2012 Kia Forte 2012 Kia Optima 2012 Kia Soul 2011 Kia Optima 2011 Kia Soul 2010 Kia Soul
Associated Documents
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May 19, 2014•Document ID: 10109655
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mfr Comm. #:
PS315
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PIT STOP: GDI INJECTOR SPRAY TIP DEPOSITS - A design feature of vehicles equipped with a Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) system is the placement of each fuel injector directly into the engine cylinder head assembly. Therefore, it is completely normal for the combustion process to create deposits on the injector spray tip surfaces.
Associated Products (26)
2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Cadenza 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Rio 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage 2013 Kia Optima 2013 Kia Rio 2013 Kia Sorento 2013 Kia Soul 2013 Kia Sportage 2012 Kia Optima+ 6 more
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April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10109646
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Mfr Comm. #:
TT062
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TECH TIP: System Setting DTC P0461A - This article provides the repair procedure for System Setting DTC P0461A.
Associated Products (1)
2014 Kia Forte
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April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060215
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
TT062
Date Added:
March 16, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)
2014 Kia Forte
Associated Documents
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February 28, 2014•Document ID: 10109727
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE053R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: UVO UPGRADE ? SORENTO (XM) AND FORTE (YD) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014MY Sorento (XM), produced from January 22, 2013 through April 30, 2013, and 2014MY Forte (YD), produced from January 22, 2013 through July 16, 2013, which may exhibit a concern related to slow system start-up (boot-up time longer than 30 seconds).
Associated Products (2)
2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Sorento
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December 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060283
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
054
Date Added:
March 16, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (3)
2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento
Associated Documents
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November 15, 2013•Document ID: 10109713
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-FUE027R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE ? MIL ON WITH DTC P0461 (SA156) - This bulletin provides information related to an ECM software upgrade for 2014MY Forte (YD) vehicles with 2.0L GDI engine, produced from January 31, 2013 to September 26, 2013, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) system-related DTC P0461.
Associated Products (1)
2014 Kia Forte
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November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060115
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
053
Date Added:
March 16, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)
2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Sorento
Associated Documents
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November 1, 2013•Document ID: 10059636
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT
Mfr Comm. #:
053
Date Added:
March 16, 2016
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)
2014 Hyundai Sonata 2014 Kia Forte
Associated Documents
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