Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2016)

275 manufacturer communications on file.

May 1, 2017•Document ID: 10109858
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
PS498
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. The HVAC control head in these vehicles monitors ambient temperature to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature (about 60°F or below), the anti-condensation logic may automatically set the air intake mode to FRESH, depending on the other HVAC settings. The anti-condensation logic is also designed to ensure that air intake mode is set to FRESH, as long as all conditions are met. If the user changes the air intake to RECIRCULATION, the anti-condensation logic will take control again after 5 minutes, and change the air intake mode back to FRESH. If this results in an undesired operation, the logic may be enabled or disabled by following the procedure below.
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2017 Kia Cadenza 2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia K900 2017 Kia Niro 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento
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April 17, 2017•Document ID: 10109836
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE100R4
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014-2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa)/(UMa), Optima (TF HEV), Forte (YD), Sportage (SL), 2015-2016MY Sedona (YP), and 2014-2015(MY) Optima (QF/TF) vehicles to address ?Incoming ring volume too loud? complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and Voice Recognition (VR).
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2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Forte 2014 Kia Optima 2014 Kia Sorento 2014 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Sportage
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April 12, 2017•Document ID: 10109832
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-BOD166
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE REPLACEMENT (SA283) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the left and right front outside door handle assemblies on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 17, 2014 to January 25, 2016, which may experience a high effort / sticking feeling to open the front doors. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace both front outside door handle assemblies. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
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2016 Kia Sorento
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March 23, 2017•Document ID: 10109850
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ENG159R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information about the replacement of the E-CVVT cover and motor plug on some 2016MY Optima (JF/JFa), produced from August 29, 2015 to June 14, 2016, 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles, produced from December 10, 2015 to June 15, 2016, and 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa), produced from October 27, 2014 to June 14, 2016, which may exhibit a MIL ON with DTC P001000 and/or oil leakage in the E-CVVT motor plug of applicable vehicle models equipped with 2.4L GDI or 2.0 T-GDI engines.
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2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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March 21, 2017•Document ID: 10109855
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
PS493
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.
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2017 Kia Cadenza 2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia K900 2017 Kia Niro 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia K900+ 35 more
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March 8, 2017•Document ID: 10109826
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE106
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, SOFWARE UPGRADE AND MILEAGE SETTING - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a software upgrade and mileage setting on 2015MY~ Sedona (YP), 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY~ Forte (YD, YDm) vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
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2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Sedona
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February 27, 2017•Document ID: 10109880
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-BOD125R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: PANORAMIC SUNROOF SLOW TO CLOSE AND/OR ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN CLOSING - This bulletin provides the procedure to repair a panoramic sunroof that exhibits a slow to close condition and/or abnormal noise when closing, on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles produced from October 27, 2014 through January 23, 2016. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to clean, lubricate, and replace the rear tilt levers to correct the concern.
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2016 Kia Sorento
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February 20, 2017•Document ID: 10109884
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE123R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: DARK BACK-UP CAMERA DISPLAY ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 2.0) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the UVO 2.0 software on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 to April 26, 2016, which may experience a ?dark? back-up camera display in situations in which there is partial shade and bright sunlight causing high contrast. This may occur when backing out of a garage or when parked under trees and is dependent upon the sun position in the sky. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to improve the brightness of the back-up camera.
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2016 Kia Sorento
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February 14, 2017•Document ID: 10109882
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-CHA075
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: TPMS SENSOR REPLACEMENT (SA279) - This bulletin provides information regarding Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors on some 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from February 2, 2016 to November 3, 2016, which may exhibit a TPMS malfunction light illuminated. This concern is caused by the TPMS sensor status set to ?SHIP MODE? instead of ?PARK MODE? or ?DRIVE MODE?. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to inspect and if necessary, replace the TPMS sensor. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
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2017 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Sorento
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January 18, 2017•Document ID: 10109812
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-GEN085R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 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.
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2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Forte Koup 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul+ 109 more
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January 10, 2017•Document ID: 10109807
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE123
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: DARK BACK-UP CAMERA DISPLAY ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 2.0) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the UVO 2.0 software on some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 to April 26, 2016, which may experience a ?dark? back-up camera display in situations in which there is partial shade and bright sunlight causing high contrast. This may occur when backing out of a garage or when parked under trees and is dependent upon the sun position in the sky. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to improve the brightness of the back-up camera.
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2016 Kia Sorento
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January 6, 2017•Document ID: 10109805
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ELE115
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: AVN 4.0 SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR ?BLUETOOTH PHONEBOOK DOWNLOADS AT EVERY VEHICLE START? - This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the AVN 4.0 (Audio/Video/Navigation) software on some Sorento (UMa) vehicles that frequently display a ?Priority phone pop-up? or ?Phonebook download pop-up? at vehicle startup. Additionally, voice guidance that the phonebook is downloading is heard and the customer is unable to stop or skip the voice guidance. This concern typically happens when more than one (1) phone has been paired. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to improve the AVN 4.0 logic.
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2017 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Sorento
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December 21, 2016•Document ID: 10116820
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-CHA073
Date Added:
August 31, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: COMBINED TSB / SERVICE ACTION: BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (SA242) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace both left and right front lower ball joints on some 2016-2017MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, originally sold in one of twenty-eight (28) salt belt states, produced from November 6, 2014 to December 23, 2015, which may experience an unusual noise from the front of the vehicle, over rough road surfaces. Before conducting the procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.
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2017 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Sorento
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November 18, 2016•Document ID: 10109773
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ENG158R2
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: VCM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - DTC P200A00 (SA240A) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade and inspection of the VCM motor (Actuation Test) of some 2016MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from August 28, 2015 through February 15, 2016, and some 2016MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from November 17, 2014 through February 3, 2016, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the Electronic Control Module (ECM) system-related DTC: P200A00.
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2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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November 15, 2016•Document ID: 10109781
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PS472R1
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is generated when driving with the sunroof open. This logic allows the system to automatically switch from RECIRCULATION to FRESH mode when the sunroof is open.
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2017 Kia Cadenza 2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia Niro 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Soul 2014 Kia Soul
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November 9, 2016•Document ID: 10109775
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-ENG161
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC16) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, GDS/KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.
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2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage
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November 4, 2016•Document ID: 10109777
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Mfr Comm. #:
TSB-GEN085
Date Added:
August 2, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: 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.?
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2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia Forte Koup 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia Forte Koup 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Rio 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Soul+ 109 more
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September 30, 2016•Document ID: 10090945
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mfr Comm. #:
PS266R1
Date Added:
February 8, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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2017 Kia Forte 2017 Kia K900 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Soul 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia Forte 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Rio 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Soul 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia Forte 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima+ 40 more
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September 29, 2016•Document ID: 10090818
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE
Mfr Comm. #:
TSBENG159
Date Added:
February 7, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
TSB: E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG ON SOME 2016MY SORENTO (UMA), PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2014 TO JUNE 14, 2016, 2016MY OPTIMA (JF/JFA), PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 29, 2015 TO JUNE 14, 2016, AND 2017MY SPORTAGE (QL) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 10, 2015 TO JUNE 15, 2016, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON WITH DTC P001000 AND/OR OIL LEAKAGE IN THE E-CVVT MOTOR PLUG OF APPLICABLE VEHICLE MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L GDI OR 2.0 T-GDI ENGINES. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN TO REPLACE THE E-CVVT COVER AND MOTOR PLUG TO CORRECT THE CONCERN.
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2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sorento
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September 1, 2016•Document ID: 10090966
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mfr Comm. #:
PS465
Date Added:
February 8, 2017
Manufacturer:
KIA
Summary
PITSTOP: RECALIBRATION OF BLIND SPOT DETECTION AFTER COLLISION REPAIRS - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT DETECTION (BSD), WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK BSD SYSTEM MESSAGE WITH DTCS: C270254 AND C270354: C270254: CONTROL MODULE MASTER MISSING CALIBRATION / C270354: CONTROL MODULE SLAVE MISSING CALIBRATION
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2017 Kia Cadenza 2017 Kia K900 2017 Kia Optima 2017 Kia Sedona 2017 Kia Sorento 2017 Kia Sportage 2016 Kia Cadenza 2016 Kia K900 2016 Kia Optima 2016 Kia Sedona 2016 Kia Sorento 2016 Kia Sportage 2015 Kia Cadenza 2015 Kia K900 2015 Kia Optima 2015 Kia Sedona 2015 Kia Sorento 2015 Kia Sportage 2014 Kia Cadenza
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