Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2003)
22 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 - 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 - May 1, 2010•Document ID: 10034246Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-068
- Date Added:
- October 29, 2010
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: INTERMITTENT MIL ON WITH NO FAULT CODE STORED; INFORMATION ABOUT DTC P1330. PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO CERTAIN VEHICLES. IN AFFECTED VEHICLES AN INTERMITTENT SHORT TO GROUND IN A CIRCUIT ONLY INTENDED FOR TESTING PURPOSES MAY CAUSE THE MIL TO ILLUMINATE AND A DTC P1330 (SPARK TIMING ADJUST) TO BE STORED. *PE
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - November 1, 2009•Document ID: 10033464Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-044
- Date Added:
- August 18, 2010
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: ECM UPGRADE WITH TP SENSOR REPLACEMENT-MIL ON WITH DTC P2135/P0638. INFORMATION RELATED TO ECM SOFTWARE AND TP SENSOR UPGRADE ON SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.7L ENGINES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) SYSTEM RELATED DTC P2135 OR P0638 OR P2A00 OR P2A03. *PE
Associated Products (33)2009 Kia Amanti2009 Kia Optima2009 Kia Rondo2009 Kia Sedona2009 Kia Sorento2008 Kia Amanti2008 Kia Optima2008 Kia Rondo2008 Kia Sedona2008 Kia Sorento2007 Kia Amanti2007 Kia Optima2007 Kia Rondo2007 Kia Sedona2007 Kia Sorento2006 Kia Amanti2006 Kia Optima2006 Kia Sedona2006 Kia Sorento2005 Kia Amanti+ 13 moreAssociated Documents - June 1, 2009•Document ID: 10031006Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-026
- Date Added:
- December 30, 2009
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: DURING A SERVICE PROCEDURE THAT REQUIRES THE SUBFRAME TO BE REMOVED FROM A 2001-2005 OPTIMA (MS) (V-6 OR I-4), AN IMPROVED SERVICE PROCEDURE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE SERVICE EFFICIENCY. *PE
Associated Products (5)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 - November 1, 2007•Document ID: 10023626Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 038
- Date Added:
- January 16, 2008
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO AN ENGINE HESITATION OR THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) FOR P0123 (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR / SWITCH (A) CIRCUIT HIGH INPUT). *NJ
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - September 1, 2007•Document ID: 10022959Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 035
- Date Added:
- October 9, 2007
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUPPLEMENT RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR B1378 AND B1382. *NJ
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - October 1, 2005•Document ID: 10017768Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 023
- Date Added:
- November 30, 2005
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryHESITATION FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AFTER AN INITIAL COLD START. ECM REPROGRAMMING/UPGRADE. *TT
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - January 1, 2005•Document ID: 10015272Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 82
- Date Added:
- July 13, 2005
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryIMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - December 1, 2004•Document ID: 10016851Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 006
- Date Added:
- October 13, 2005
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryENHANCED DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR P0446/P2422. *TT
Associated Products (17)Associated Documents - July 1, 2004•Document ID: 10009700Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 016
- Date Added:
- October 15, 2004
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryO2 SENSOR ENGINE CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE. *TT
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 26, 2003•Document ID: 10004658Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SC033
- Date Added:
- December 30, 2003
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySERVICE LETTERS TO DEALERS AND OWNERS AND QUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING RECEIVER-DRIER REPLACEMENT. *TT
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - September 1, 2003•Document ID: 10004657Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 033
- Date Added:
- December 30, 2003
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTHIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVER-DRIVER ON 2003MY OPTIMA MODELS PRODUCED FROM 11/14/02 THROUGH 4/16/03. *TT
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - May 1, 2003•Document ID: 10002355Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 012
- Date Added:
- August 23, 2003
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryOPTIMA CHARGING SYSTEM - V6 ENGINE. *TT
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - May 1, 2003•Document ID: 10001679Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 011
- Date Added:
- June 19, 2003
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryCHARGING SYSTEM CHANGES TO IMPROVE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS. *TT
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