Kia Optima Service Bulletins (2012)
294 manufacturer communications on file.
- 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.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS292
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: DTC P1B70/P1B74/ P1B96 - HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT - When addressing a customer complaint related to a battery warning lamp illuminated in the dash and drivability issues, access GDS to check for any active DTC(s). Also, review the BMS > Current Data to inspect for one or more HEV battery cells showing one (1) volt, or more, lower than the than rest of the cells.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 9, 2014•Document ID: 10109648Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD104
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: DRIVER?S SIDE SEAT CUSHION COVER DETACHING - This bulletin provides information about some 2012~2013MY Optima (QF) models, produced from August 9, 2011 through April 11, 2013, which may experience a loose or disengaged driver?s side seat outer trim cover.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060144Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS292
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10060132Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSEAT BELTS:FRONT; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 104
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - April 15, 2014•Document ID: 10109631Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-SST033
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL FOR HOOD RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL - This bulletin provides information related to the introduction of a new Special Service Tool (SST) (A) developed to prevent the hood release lever pivot point (B) from being damaged when removing the hood release lever. Follow the instructions included in this bulletin to properly remove the hood release lever using the new SST.
Associated Products (18)Associated Documents - April 1, 2014•Document ID: 10109645Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT060
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: HVAC Blower Stuck on High - This article give the procedure to follow when the HVAC Blower is stuck on high.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - March 3, 2014•Document ID: 10109626Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS303
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPIT STOP: HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) INSULATED GLOVES RE-CERTIFICATION - The purpose of this Pitstop is to remind dealer personnel about the importance of having the High Voltage (HV) insulated gloves, used by technicians to service hybrid electric vehicles, recertified on a six month or yearly basis.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 17, 2014•Document ID: 10109716Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-ENG138
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: OPTIMA (QF) EWGA INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT (SA119A) - On some Optima (QF) vehicles with a 2.0 T-GDI engine produced from start of production to December 13, 2011, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may illuminate with DTC P2562 and/or P2565. Inspect the voltage value for boost pressure actuator position control by using GDS.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109725Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT040
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: DTCs POC17 and P1C76 not clearing - Perform the motor/HSG resolver calibration located in the S/W management section of the ?Motor Control Unit? (MCU) system.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 13, 2014•Document ID: 10109724Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT039
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECH TIP: Issues with Eco Gauge Needle - The ECO gauge needle never reaches the green shaded portion of the cluster, even on wide open throttle.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 1, 2014•Document ID: 10055373Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-138
- Date Added:
- May 14, 2014
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryKIA: THE VOLTAGE VALUE BOOST PRESSURE ACTUATOR POSITION CONTROL NEEDS INSPECTING BY USING GDS DUE TO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ILLUMINATING. MODEL 2012 OPTIMA. *PE
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - December 1, 2013•Document ID: 10060285Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 056
- Date Added:
- March 16, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - November 15, 2013•Document ID: 10060653Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TT017
- Date Added:
- March 31, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummarySUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - November 8, 2013•Document ID: 10109708Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD097R1
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: FUEL FILLER DOOR INSPECTION AND UPGRADE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure for inspecting and repairing a potential concern with the fuel filler door operation on some Optima (TF) vehicles, produced from September 2010 to December 2011.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - October 9, 2013•Document ID: 10109706Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS280
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTURBOCHARGER OIL LINE INSPECTION - Follow the procedure in this article to properly inspect/clean the oil feed and return lines.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - October 2, 2013•Document ID: 10109702Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-FUE026
- Date Added:
- August 2, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: MIL ON WITH DTC P0087 - DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - This bulletin provides information related to some Optima (TF/QF), Sportage (SL), Sorento (XM) and Cadenza (VG) vehicles, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTC P0087.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - September 25, 2013•Document ID: 10116825Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PS208R1
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPITSTOP: TF/QF PANORAMA RESET/INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE - This article explains the instructions for resetting the "one-touch" open/close feature of the sunshade and/or panorama sunroof.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - September 24, 2013•Document ID: 10116823Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-BOD103
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: PANORAMA SUNROOF & SUNSHADE MOTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the panorama sunroof and sunshade motors on some 2012-2013MY Optima (QF) vehicles, produced from August 9, 2011 to August 14, 2013, which may exhibit a loss of the "one-touch" open/close feature of the sunshade and/or panorama roof.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - September 5, 2013•Document ID: 10116824Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB-FUE025
- Date Added:
- August 31, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECM UPGRADE - MIL ON WITH DTC P0300 AND/OR P0301, P0302, P0303 AND P0304 (SA151) - This bulletin provides information related to the ECM software upgrade for some 2011-2012MY Optima (TF), produced from July 16 ,2010 to January 11, 2012, Optima (QF), produced from August 8, 2011 to January 23, 2012 and 2011-2012MY Sportage (SL), produced from September 3, 2010 to January 7, 2012 vehicles, equipped with a 2.0L Turbo engine, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated (MIL) with the ECM (Electronic Control Module) system-related DTCs; P0300 and/or P0301, P0302, P0303 and P0304.To prevent and/or correct this condition, the ECM should be reprogrammed using the GDS download as described in this bulletin.
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