Kia Forte Service Bulletins
471 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 19, 2015•Document ID: 10092102Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS382
- Date Added:
- February 17, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: STOP LAMP SWITCH IDENTIFICATION MATRIX (SC098) - KMA HAS RECEIVED A NUMBER OF INCORRECT WARRANTY RETURN PARTS RELATED TO CAMPAIGN SC098 AND HAS DETERMINED THAT AT TIMES DEALER STAFF MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN QUICKLY AND EASILY IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT SWITCHES WHILE ORDERING PARTS, PREPARING TO PERFORM THE STOP LAMP REPLACEMENT OR WHILE PREPARING TO RETURN REPLACED SWITCHES TO KMA (IN CASE OF AN EXISTING MANDATORY PART RETURN (MPR) REQUEST). TO FACILITATE FASTER AND EASIER IDENTIFICATION OF THE CORRECT PARTS, A PICTURE GUIDE AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2 IS PROVIDED. THE GUIDES CONTENT WAS PURPOSELY FORMATTED TO FIT ON ONE PAGE SO IT CAN BE EASILY PRINTED AND KEPT ON OR NEAR A WORKSTATION, PARTS COUNTER OR TOOL BOX.
Associated Products (24)2011 Kia Optima2011 Kia Sedona2011 Kia Soul2011 Kia Sportage2010 Kia Forte2010 Kia Forte Koup2010 Kia Optima2010 Kia Rondo2010 Kia Sedona2010 Kia Soul2010 Kia Sportage2009 Kia Amanti2009 Kia Borrego2009 Kia Optima2009 Kia Rondo2009 Kia Sedona2009 Kia Sportage2008 Kia Amanti2008 Kia Optima2008 Kia Rondo+ 4 moreAssociated Documents - February 13, 2015•Document ID: 10089783Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE078
- Date Added:
- January 27, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: UVO HEAD UNIT REPLACEMENT (SA184) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE UVO HEAD UNIT ON SOME OF 2015MY SOUL (PS), SPORTAGE (SL) SEDONA (YP) AND FORTE (YD) VEHICLES, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE UVO AUDIO HEAD UNIT WILL INTERMITTENTLY NOT POWER UP. TO PREVENT AND/OR CORRECT THIS CONDITION, REPLACE THE AUDIO HEAD UNIT WITH A NEW ONE FOLLOWING THE SERVICE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS TSB. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - October 14, 2014•Document ID: 10109790Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS354
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: NO START OR HARD TO START CONCERNS - Some 2014~2015MY Forte Koup / 5 DR equipped with a 1.6L GDI Turbo and produced before July 14, 2014, may experience a hard to start concern or idle rpm fluctuations while stationary. If you encounter any of these concerns, check for white residue build up in the High Pressure Fuel Pump Inlet (see image below) which may cause a restriction and loss of fuel volume to the injectors.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 7, 2014•Document ID: 10109787Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN057
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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)Associated Documents - October 1, 2014•Document ID: 10057101Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 055
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA : SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCING NO CRANK OR START, MIL LAMP, HARSH SHIFTING, DEPRESSING THE START/STOP BUTTON TWICE. *LJ
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - October 1, 2014•Document ID: 10057100Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS354
- Date Added:
- April 16, 2015
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: MY FORTE 2014-2015 SOME MODELS MAY EXPERIENCE A HARD OR NO START WHILE STATIONARY. *LJ
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 4, 2014•Document ID: 10109761Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS339
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: REMOTE START SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC HOTLINE - When diagnosing remote start systems, refer to the table shown in this article for detailed information on applicable models, model year and system supplier; along with the applicable Hotline contact information and business hours.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - August 22, 2014•Document ID: 10109738Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG137R2
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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)Associated Documents - August 20, 2014•Document ID: 10109750Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION; WHEELS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS336
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: 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)Associated Documents - August 6, 2014•Document ID: 10109739Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-GEN065
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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)Associated Documents - August 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060172Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSUSPENSION:FRONT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS336
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 8, 2014•Document ID: 10109691Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CHA044R2
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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)Associated Documents - June 20, 2014•Document ID: 10109666Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CLI024
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: TESTING A/C COMPRESSOR FUNCTION USING GDS - This bulletin provides information on a new procedure to test A/C compressor function using the GDS.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - June 11, 2014•Document ID: 10109665Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CHA044R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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)Associated Documents - June 6, 2014•Document ID: 10109670Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS318
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: 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)Associated Documents - May 22, 2014•Document ID: 10109652Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-TRA051
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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 Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio2014 Kia Sedona2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Soul2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Forte2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Rio2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Soul+ 14 moreAssociated Documents - May 22, 2014•Document ID: 10109649Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-CHA044
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: 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)Associated Documents - May 19, 2014•Document ID: 10109655Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS315
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT 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 Cadenza2015 Kia Forte2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Rio2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Soul2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Cadenza2014 Kia Forte2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Rio2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Soul2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Rio2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Soul2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima+ 6 moreAssociated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10109646Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT062
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: System Setting DTC P0461A - This article provides the repair procedure for System Setting DTC P0461A.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060215Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT062
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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