2015 Kia SEDONA Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–146 of 146, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: May 29, 2013–Jan 4, 2016.
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Jan 4, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB-CLI-028
NHTSA communication ID: 10080100
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TSB: WINDSHIELD COWL, BLOWER MOTOR AND/OR RESISTOR REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE WINDSHIELD COWL, BLOWER MOTOR AND/OR RESISTOR OF SOME 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JOB #1 THROUGH JUNE 16, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW OR INOPERATIVE BLOWER MOTOR AS A RESULT OF FREEZING UP DUE TO INTRUSION OF SNOW/ICE INTO THE HVAC DUCTING. TO CORRECT THIS CONCERN, REPLACE THE COWLING AND, IF NECESSARY, THE BLOWER MOTOR AND/OR RESISTOR, BY REFERRING TO THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS SERVICE BULLETIN.
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COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION: FUEL FILLER DOOR ADJUSTMENT (SA202) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO ADJUST THE FUEL FILLER DOOR SPRING OF SOME 2015~2016MY SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 29, 2014 THROUGH JUNE 15, 2015, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A FUEL FILLER DOOR THAT MAY NOT POP OPEN OR DOES NOT OPEN FAR ENOUGH. TO CORRECT AND/OR PREVENT THIS CONDITION, KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING THOSE IN DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS
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TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA AUDIO HEAD UNITS USING A GDS, AND NOW, THE SAME FUNCTIONALITY IS AVAILABLE ON KDS. SOME TECHNICIANS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE BENEFITS THE AUM TOOL HAS TO OFFER. THE AUM ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR MULTIPLE USB FLASH DRIVES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS AND APPLICATIONS WHICH, IF MISAPPLIED, MAY RESULT IN AN IMPROPER AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE AND/OR LOCKED UP HEAD UNIT. ADDITIONALLY, FIELD REPORTS HAVE INDICATED THAT USB DRIVES FOR AUDIO UPDATES ARE EASILY LOST OR MISPLACED.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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SIMPLIFIED UVO E-SERVICES ACTIVATION PROCEDURE - THIS ARTICLE OUTLINES THE SIMPLIFIED ACTIVATION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH UVO E-SERVICES. (EXCLUDING 2016 K900 AND SOUL EV)
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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM - ALL MODELS EXCLUDING K900 AND SOUL EV -KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF AN ALL-NEW PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI) AND OWNER DELIVERY FOLDER PROGRAM WHICH HAS BEEN REDESIGNED TO IMPROVE INITIAL VEHICLE QUALITY DURING PDI AND ALSO DURING DELIVERY TO YOUR CUSTOMER
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TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations. This procedure will now be required when ordering head units through the Direct Exchange Program (see Parts Bulletin 91-961-0005).
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TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD THE HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE LEVEL ON VARIOUS HEAD UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQUIRED WHEN ORDERING HEAD UNITS THROUGH THE DIRECT EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
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PITSTOP: DTC P0315 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR VARIATION NOT LEARNED - WHEN ENCOUNTERING A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF ENGINE MISFIRE WITH A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON IN THE DASH, CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF DTC P0315 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) VARIATION NOT LEARNED. USE THE VMI TO VIEW THE SCOPE PATTERN OF THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL. VERIFY A GOOD EQUAL CRANKSHAFT SENSOR PATTERN IS PRESENT WITH NO DIPS OR VARIATION, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE A, IN THE SIGN WAVE PATTERN. IF THE PATTERN IS IDENTICAL TO FIGURE A, USE GDS/KDS TO PERFORM A CRANK SENSOR RELEARN PROCEDURE. IF THE PATTERN SHOWS A DIP OR VARIATION, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE B, REPLACE THE FLEX PLATE TO RESOLVE THE CONCERN.
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KIA: CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKP) VARIATION HAS NOT LEARNED CAUSING MISFIRE OF ENGINE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) TO COME IN DASH. MODEL ALL. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
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DEAR KIA SEDONA OWNER: - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE DRUM GEAR IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR RELEASE ACTUATORS TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE POWER SLIDING DOORS IN CERTAIN 2015 MODEL YEAR SEDONA VEHICLES.
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ATTENTION: ALL KIA PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE DRUM GEAR IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR RELEASE ACTUATORS TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE POWER SLIDING DOORS IN 2015 MY SEDONA EX, SX, SXL, AND CERTAIN LX MODEL VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2014. SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS INVOLVING TEMPERATURES OF 14OF OR LOWER COULD PREVENT THE DRUM GEAR IN THE RELEASE ACTUATOR OF THE POWER SLIDING DOORS FROM RELEASING, THUS INHIBITING LATCHING. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD TYPICALLY BE PUSHED SLIGHTLY OPEN, AND THE DOOR-OPEN INDICATORS, INCLUDING CHIMES, DASHBOARD TELLTALES, AND DOME LIGHTS WOULD ACTIVATE. ADDITIONAL SOUND AND VISUAL MESSAGES WOULD BE RECEIVED AS THE VEHICLE STARTS TO BE DRIVEN AWAY.
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ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO REPLACE THE DRUM GEAR IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR RELEASE ACTUATORS TO IMPROVE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE POWER SLIDING DOORS IN 2015 MY SEDONA EX, SX, SXL, AND CERTAIN LX MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 21, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2014.
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TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - POWER SLIDING DOOR RELEASE ACTUATORS (SC120) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE DRUM GEAR IN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR RELEASE ACTUATORS TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE POWER SLIDING DOORS IN 2015MY SEDONA EX, SX, SXL, AND CERTAIN LX MODEL VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2014. SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS INVOLVING TEMPERATURES OF 14°F, OR LOWER, COULD PREVENT THE DRUM GEAR IN THE RELEASE ACTUATOR OF THE POWER SLIDING DOORS FROM RELEASING, THUS INHIBITING LATCHING. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD TYPICALLY BE PUSHED SLIGHTLY OPEN, AND THE DOOR-OPEN INDICATORS, INCLUDING CHIMES, DASHBOARD TELLTALES, AND DOME LIGHTS WOULD ACTIVATE. ADDITIONAL SOUND AND VISUAL MESSAGES WOULD BE RECEIVED AS THE VEHICLE STARTS TO BE DRIVEN AWAY. TO CORRECT THIS CONCERN, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS BULLETIN. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
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"PITSTOP: UVO ESERVICES W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION (AVN 4.0) FUNCTIONALITY AND REQUIRED USE OF USB CABLE - FOR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AVN 4.0 (UVO ESERVICES W/PREMIUM NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT) EQUIPPED VEHICLES REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS: H UNABLE TO ACTIVATE ESERVICES OR UNABLE TO SEND DATA FROM HEAD UNIT H MESSAGE ¡§THE CONNECTED DEVICE DOES NOT SUPPORT UVO ESERVICES FEATURES¡¨ DISPLAYING ON THE HEAD UNIT SCREEN. H OR ,IN SOME CASES, AFTER RECENTLY APPLYING TSB ELE 066 TO THE 2014MY SOUL (PS) TO ADD ESERVICES FUNCTIONALITY. "
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC120 - 2015 MY SEDONA EX, SX, SXL, AND CERTAIN LX MODEL VEHICLES POWER SLIDING DOOR RELEASE ACTUATORS VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
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PITSTOP: AIR INTAKE MODE CHANGES WHEN OPENING SUNROOF - WHEN ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE AIR INTAKE MODE SWITCHING FROM RECIRCULATION TO FRESH AIR MODE WITHOUT CUSTOMER INPUT; ON THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES IN THIS PITSTOP, THE HVAC LOGIC HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO SWITCH THE AIR INTAKE MODE TO FRESH AIR, AUTOMATICALLY, WHEN OPENING THE SUNROOF. THIS IS DONE TO PREVENT EXHAUST GASES FROM ENTERING THE CABIN WHEN THE SUNROOF IS OPEN. THIS CONDITION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED NORMAL OPERATION AND NOT A MALFUNCTION.
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KIA: ON SOME VEHICLES, POWER SLIDING DOOR RELEASE ACTUATORS FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY DURING SEVERE WEATHER, PREVENTING DRUM GEAR FROM RELEASING AND INHIBITS LATCHING. MODEL 2015 SEDONA. *PE
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PITSTOP: SMART PEDAL FEATURE - THE SMART PEDAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) FUNCTIONALITY WHICH MONITORS AND PREVENTS THE SIMULTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS. WHEN ENGAGED, THE FEATURE REDUCES ENGINE POWER TO IDLE. MOST CUSTOMERS WILL NEVER NOTICE THE SMART PEDAL FEATURE WHEN ACTIVE, HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS WHO TEND TO REST THEIR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING MIGHT DESCRIBE A HESITATION OR DELAY SYMPTOM AND NOT REALIZE THAT THE EMS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE IS INTERVENING, AS DESIGNED.
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PITSTOP: MICRO 2 BLADE-STYLE FUSES IN NEW VEHICLES - TECHNICIANS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT 2016MY SORENTO (UMA), 2015MY K900 (KH), 2015MY SOUL (PS), 2015MY SOUL EV (PS EV) AND 2015MY SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES ARE NOW EQUIPPED WITH MICRO 2 BLADE-STYLE FUSES (A) IN THE INTERIOR FUSE BOX AND THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: HYDRAULIC STEERING RACK INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA182) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING AND/OR REPLACING THE STEERING RACK OF SOME 2015MY SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 3, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A REDUCED AMOUNT OF ASSIST FROM THE STEERING RACK WHILE DRIVING OR AN OIL LEAK EMANATING FROM THE STEERING RACK. TO CORRECT AND/OR PREVENT THIS CONCERN, INSPECT THE STEERING RACK AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WITH A NEW ONE BY REFERRING TO THE APPLICABLE WORKSHOP MANUAL ON KGIS. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
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KIA 2015 MY SEDONA: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE STEERING RACK OF SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCING REDUCED AMOUNT OF ASSIST FROM THE STEERING RACK WHILE DRIVING OR OIL EMANATING FROM THE STEERING RACK. *LJ
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: HYDRAULIC STEERING RACK INSPECTION AND/OR REPLACEMENT (SA182) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING AND/OR REPLACING THE STEERING RACK OF SOME 2015MY SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM DECEMBER 3, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014, WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A REDUCED AMOUNT OF ASSIST FROM THE STEERING RACK WHILE DRIVING OR AN OIL LEAK EMANATING FROM THE STEERING RACK. TO CORRECT AND/OR PREVENT THIS CONCERN, INSPECT THE STEERING RACK AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE WITH A NEW ONE BY REFERRING TO THE APPLICABLE WORKSHOP MANUAL ON KGIS. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. BEFORE CONDUCTING THE PROCEDURE, VERIFY THE VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF AFFECTED VINS.
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TSB: 2ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS INOPERATIVE OR DIFFICULT TO OPERATE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPAIR OPERATION/RELEASE CONCERNS IN THE 2 ND AND 3RD ROW SEATS OF SOME SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2014, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS.
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PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER VARIANT CODING - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO VARIANT CODING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN 2015MY SEDONA (YP). WHEN REPLACING AN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, IT IS REQUIRED TO VARIANT CODE THE REPLACEMENT CLUSTER WITH A CORRECT CODE (SEE TABLE BELOW) USING GDS OR KDS.
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PITSTOP: HECU VARIANT CODING - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO VARIANT CODING THE HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (HECU) MODULE IN 2015MY SEDONA (YP). WHEN REPLACING THE HECU MODULE, IT IS REQUIRED TO VARIANT CODE THE REPLACEMENT MODULE WITH A CORRECT CODE (SEE TABLE BELOW) USING GDS OR KDS.
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PITSTOP: NAVIGATION HEADUNIT AND SD CARD COMPATIBILITY - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO POSSIBLE COMPATIBILITY ISSUES BETWEEN NAVIGATION HEAD UNITS AND SD CARDS WHEN REPLACING HEAD UNITS FOR MULTIMEDIA ISSUES. IF AFTER REPLACING A NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT THE ORIGINAL SD CARD DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE:
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
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KIA 2015 MY SEDONA : THE PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING OR REPLACING THE STEERING RACK OF SOME VEHICLES WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK EMANATING FROM THE STEERING RACK. *LJ
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID.
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TSB: 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.
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PITSTOP: MODE SWITCHES FROM SIRIUSXM® OR FM TO AM - THIS PITSTOP PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS ON AVN 4.0 (NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT) RELATING TO: * MODE SWITCHES TO AM (USUALLY FROM SIRIUSXM® , FM, CD, OTHER MEDIA MODE OR FROM NAVIGATION) AFTER STARTUP. * PREPARING SIRIUS IS SHOWN ON THE DISPLAY PRIOR TO THE UNIT SWITCHING TO AM. * ISSUE BEGAN AT THE START OF THE NEW YEAR (AFTER JANUARY 1ST, 2015).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA176) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO A SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (SEE AFFECTED CLUSTER TYPE BELOW) OF SOME 2015MY SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES (L AND LX TRIM LEVELS), PRODUCED FROM AUGUST 11, 2014 THROUGH NOVEMBER 8, 2014, WHICH MAY EXHIBIT A PARASITIC DRAW OF UP TO 200-250 MILLIAMPS (MA), WHEN THE MAIN FUSE BOX SWITCH IS SET TO ON, IN KEY OFF/DOORS LOCKED CONDITION. AS A RESULT, THE ELECTRONIC MODULES MAY NOT ENTER SLEEP MODE AND CAUSE THE BATTERY TO BE DRAINED, AFTER A FEW DAYS. TO PREVENT AND/OR CORRECT THIS CONDITION, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS DOWNLOAD, AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE ACTION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN DONE TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
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TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BCM LOGIC REPROGRAMMING (SC109) - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO THE REPROGRAMMING OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) OF SOME 2015 MY SEDONA (YP) VEHICLES (EX, SX AND SXL ONLY), PRODUCED FROM JULY 21, 2014 THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2014 TO UPDATE THE BCM LOGIC FOR THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FEATURE. KIA IS ALSO PROVIDING LABELS FOR THE 2015 MY SEDONA OWNERS MANUAL AND A NEW FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS GUIDE CONTAINING CORRECTED AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FEATURE INFORMATION. TO INSTALL THE NEW LOGIC, THE BCM SHOULD BE REPROGRAMMED USING THE GDS DOWNLOAD AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BULLETIN. KIA IS REQUESTING THE COMPLETION OF THIS SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, INCLUDING DEALER STOCK, PRIOR TO DELIVERY. FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE LATEST REFLASH HAS BEEN DONE TO A VEHICLE YOU ARE WORKING ON, VERIFY ROM ID USING THE TABLES IN THIS TSB.
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OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER: DEAR KIA SEDONA OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPROGRAM THE BODY CONTROL MODULE LOGIC IN THE 2015 MODEL YEAR KIA SEDONA VEHICLES WITH THE EX, SX AND SXL (LIMITED) TRIM PACKAGES.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
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DEALER PARTS & SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL KIA PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO REPROGRAM THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) LOGIC FOR THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FEATURE ON CERTAIN 2015 MY SEDONA EX, SX, AND SXL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 21, 2014 THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2014.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
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DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO REPROGRAM THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) LOGIC FOR THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK FEATURE ON CERTAIN 2015 MY SEDONA EX, SX, AND SXL (LIMITED) VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 21, 2014 THROUGH NOVEMBER 20, 2014.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
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PITSTOP: SMART LIFTGATE OPERATION - THE ALL-NEW 2015MY SEDONA COMES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL POWER LIFTGATE. WHEN THE SMART KEY FOB IS IN YOUR POCKET OR PURSE AND YOU ARE NEAR THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE AND WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS, THE HAZARD LIGHTS WILL BLINK AND A CHIME WILL SOUND FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS AS AN ALERT THAT THE POWER LIFTGATE IS ABOUT TO OPEN. THEN, THE ALERT SYSTEM WILL BLINK AND CHIME TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES BEFORE OPENING THE POWER LIFTGATE. THE SMART LIFTGATE FEATURE IS OFF BY DEFAULT. TO ENABLE THE SMART LIFTGATE, GO TO USER SETTINGS IN THE LCD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODES.
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TSB: SERVICE ACTION: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA176) - This bulletin provides information related to a software upgrade for the Instrument Cluster (see affected cluster type below) of some 2015MY Sedona (YP) vehicles (L and LX trim levels), produced from August 11, 2014 through November 8, 2014, which may exhibit a parasitic draw of up to 200-250 milliamps (mA), when the main fuse box switch is set to ?ON?, in key OFF/doors locked condition.
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PITSTOP: BATTERY REPLACEMENT ? FILLER FOAM PAD INSTALLATION - When replacing the OE battery on 2015MY Sedona (YP) (L, LX and EX trim levels ONLY), the replacement battery (P/N 37110 24001U) height is slightly different than the OE battery. A filler foam pad (P/N A9087 ADU00) will be necessary to close the gap between the battery top and upper L bracket of the hold down clamp. Follow the procedure outlined in this article to install the pad.
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TSB:SERVICE ACTION: NAVIGATION UNIT SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA172) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the navigation system software of some Sedona (YP), Soul (PS) and Optima (QF) vehicles to resolve concerns related to no sound coming from the head unit after ending a Bluetooth call.
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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).
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PITSTOP: 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.
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TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.